Project Manager

Job Description

Our goal is to make clean power accessible, to accelerate the shift to zero carbon power and transport.

We’re building and operating the world’s most sophisticated battery systems to enable the uptake of more renewable power and accelerating fleet electrification, de-risking the transition to zero-emission transport at scale. We’ve been consistently innovative since we were founded in 2017, achieving major industry firsts and using proprietary software and data analysis to optimise operational performance for our customers. At the end of their life, we repurpose electric vehicle batteries to provide clean power at depots, on construction sites and film sets.

Today we have 730 MW of grid scale battery storage operational and under construction and we are the largest owner and operator of EV buses in the UK, Australia and New Zealand, supporting over 1,250 electric vehicles worldwide. Our Network Infrastructure division is the UK’s leading owner, operator and developer of transmission connected storage and has won numerous awards for its innovative battery energy storage projects.

Our Australia team has been established for 5 years and currently consists of a growing and high performing team who have been responsible for winning and delivering successful projects across the Australia / New Zealand regions.

A Taste of the Day to Day

• Work closely with the Senior Project Managers to deliver to project measures of success
• Provide escalation on project matters
• Lead projects from development and sales handover to client and O&M handover
• Responsible for project construction, commissioning incl. day-to-day project management
• Responsible for ensuring that all Health and Safety policies and procedures are adhered to
• Ensure projects are delivered on-time, within scope and budget and to the agreed design
• Review all project documents and information provided by a client/sub-contractor throughout the design process
• Manages and supervises subcontractors’ PoW and scope
• Ensure appropriate availability and allocation of resources as well as prepare weekly, and monthly progress reports both internally and for clients
• Capture and report on any budget variations internally
• Responsible for the handover of the project to the internal O&M team
• Assess tender submissions and with a view of finding additional value if possible
• Identify opportunities to improve best practices within the organisation
• Actively contribute to Zenobe's commitment to health and safety, wellbeing and sustainability by; integrating these principles into daily responsibilities, ensuring a safe and supportive work environment, promoting both the physical and mental health of self and colleagues, and adopting sustainable and energy-efficient practices to minimize environmental impact. By doing so, each employee at Zenobe plays a vital role in fostering a culture that prioritises overall safety, holistic wellbeing, environmental sustainability in our business operations.

What We’re Looking For

We realise that certain groups of people are less likely to apply for a role if they don’t meet 100% of the job requirements. To be absolutely clear: if you like the look of this job and think you could do it well, we encourage you to apply with a CV that highlights your transferable skills and experience. Above all, Zenobē is looking for collaborative, flexible, empathetic people who are interested in creating and promoting practical routes to a zero carbon world.

• Must have an electrically biased background, demonstrating a strong understanding of Australian electrical services and installation methods, including cable and equipment sizing
• Have a solid understanding of electrical contracting and construction processes
• Demonstratable ability to engage with clients effectively, presenting design proposals and charging solutions
• Fully proficient in measuring and interpreting electrical drawings
• Demonstrable experience of delivering infrastructure construction projects
• Demonstrable site working / supervisory experience.
• Strong knowledge of H&S and Environmental regulations for design and construction, Quality standards and industry best practice
• Strong stakeholder management experience in complex delivery environments & conflict resolution
• Previous experience in a client-facing role
• Strong contract administration skills
• Strong commercial experience
• Recognised project management qualification and/or project controls experience.
• A desire to work in the renewable energy and green energy sector.
• Proficient working knowledge of Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel) and MS Project
• Exhibits excellent planning and organisational abilities
• Demonstrates pragmatism, proactivity, and a solution-driven mindset
• Capable of working under pressure and across multiple projects simultaneously
• Flexibility in terms of working locations, encompassing a combination of remote and office work, and on-site visits to conduct surveys and estimates and flexibility to visit sites in other states
• Full local Driving License

Working at Zenobe

We’re passionate about sustainability and are proud to offer Team Zenobē a pioneering and collaborative working environment. We encourage our people to take ownership of their career progression and celebrate those that can think outside the box.

If you’d like to join our community of likeminded people hit the apply button now, we’d love to hear from you!

What We Offer

Charge your career at Zenobē and receive

• Up to 33% annual bonus for being awesome
• 5 days 'Flex Leave' to take in the year
• Health allowance to contribute towards health insurance costs
• $2,600 training budget per year, to ensure you grow as we do
• EV Novated Leases
• Enhanced superannuation contributions
• Company paid parental leave
• Time off for volunteering

Lots of our people work flexibly in many different ways. We can’t promise to give you exactly what you want, but please talk to us about the flexibility you need and let’s see how we can make it work.

Our Approach to Diversity and Inclusion

Our people are our strongest asset and the key determinant of our success, and we value a range of skillsets and perspectives. As an equal opportunity employer, we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected attribute. We work to provide equal opportunities and an inclusive work environment, where everyone is fairly treated in the application process and through their career at Zenobē. If there are any adjustments that would help improve your experience with Zenobē, please let us know when you apply.