Site Manager - Lidell, NSW (2 Year Contract) BESS

Number of employees

1010

Liddell, New South Wales, Australia

Posted on: 2025-08-15

Category: energy

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Employment type:

Full time

Experience required:

Intermediate

Salary

Salary not provided

About the company:

Fluence is the leading global energy storage technology and services company, created and backed by Siemens and AES, two industry powerhouses and pioneers in energy storage. Fluence unites the scale, experience, breadth, and financial backing of the two most experienced icons in energy storage.

Our mission is to create a more sustainable future by transforming the way we power our world. Energy storage is critical to this transformation, yet today the market is fragmented and customers face the challenge of finding a trusted technology partner amidst conflicting technical claims, inexperienced vendors and installers, and new market entrants with limited power sector knowledge.

Fluence brings the proven technology solutions and services that overcome the commercial and regulatory barriers that stand in the way of modernizing our energy networks. We are the partner that can deliver at a global scale with the most experienced and knowledgeable team in the world.

About Fluence: Fluence (Nasdaq: FLNC) is a global market leader delivering intelligent energy storage and optimization software for renewables and storage. Our solutions and operational services are helping to create a more resilient grid and unlock the full potential of renewable portfolios. With gigawatts of successful implementations across nearly 50 markets, we are transforming the way we power our world for a more sustainable future. For more information, please visit fluenceenergy.com.
 
Our Culture
At Fluence, our culture is the foundation that drives our ambitious growth strategy and fuels our mission to transform the future of energy. Our core cultural pillars empower us to innovate, collaborate, and lead with purpose, ensuring we continue to deliver unparalleled value to our customers and the world.

Unleash Voices
We believe every voice matters. We encourage openness, active listening, and decisive action to create a culture where everyone has the opportunity to contribute to our success. We foster an environment where diverse perspectives are heard and valued, driving innovation and progress.

Customer Fluent
Our customers are at the heart of everything we do. We’re committed to delivering exceptional value that exceeds expectations by understanding our customers' needs and adapting swiftly to meet them. Our deep focus on customer satisfaction drives us to continuously improve and innovate.

Infinite Impact
We are committed to creating the impossible. We push boundaries to deliver sustainable, game-changing solutions that shape a brighter, more energy-efficient future for all. Our team is passionate about making a lasting impact that will resonate for generations to come.

All In
We are all in for growth. Our teams are relentlessly focused on identifying and seizing opportunities that propel us forward. We embrace an ownership mindset, pushing ourselves and each other to accelerate progress and create lasting success.

An industry leading energy storage technology company requires a driven, passionate Site Manager who is committed to transform the way we power our world and accelerate a sustainable energy future and help deliver one of the largest portfolios of contracted energy storage in the world.
The role of the Site Manager is to lead the construction of BESS Projects to achieve successful completion meeting or exceeding the expectations of all stakeholders. The Site Manager is responsible for achieving on-time and on-budget delivery, reducing project risks, avoiding incidents or accidents, and proactively working on-site on one or more projects.
This position reports directly to Fluence Snr Construction Manager/Director of Construction.
This position is a 2-year contract.


Fluence IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER and fully subscribes to the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity to ensure that all applicants and employees are considered for hire, promotion, and job status without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, marital or familial status

Fluence IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER and fully subscribes to the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity to ensure that all applicants and employees are considered for hire, promotion, and job status without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, marital or familial status. 

Responsibilities:

  • Provide leadership and guidance in construction planning to the site team, interfacing and working with the project site teams to minimize risk and maximize business performance.
  • Co-ordinate all on-site construction activities related to BESS installation, including planning; Site mobilisation; Bulk earthworks; Detailed Civil works; Inground earthing; Mechanical Installation of equipment and electrical cabling works and pre-commissioning works and punch list close-out.
  • Work closely with the FLUENCE Project Manager and provide daily feedback on Construction progress and weekly reports.
  • Ensure compliance with all relevant health, safety and environmental standards and procedures. Actively lead the site teams to promote and develop a strong Health and Safety culture from project conception to final completion.
  •  Study all internal product documentation to familiarise with Fluence’s core BESS equipment including all manuals and internal procedures..    
  • Work with the client teams and meet contractual obligations, communicate regularly with internal project, safety, engineering, commissioning and business administration personnel.
  • Oversee FLUENCE site staff, Principal contractors, sub-contractors to ensure safety, quality and schedule are met.
  • Evaluate construction methods to determine cost-effectiveness of plans, implementing changes to ensure this.
  • Respond to specific conditions on site, e.g. schedule delays, emergencies or other problems.
  • Be available to work a flexible roster and provide site coverage as required by the project.        
  • Experience & Qualifications:

  • Experience managing similar High Voltage Electrical Projects in excess $200million. Previous BESS experience or Power station, Switchyard, or Transmission Line projects connecting to Australian grid.
  • Proficient in MS Office applications including, MS Project, Excel, Word, PowerPoint and other basic computer skills.
  • Excellent Proficient verbal and written communication skills are required for this role.
  • The successful applicant should be comfortable in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and be able to problem-solve with proven practical and engineered solutions
  • Proven interpersonal skills are essential, with a strong attitude to promote and develop a growing team.
  • Why join Fluence:

  • Mobile phone allowance for staying connected with ease
  • Access to an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) offering support for both personal and professional growth
  • A collaborative and innovative work environment designed to nurture your success and personal growth
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