Senior Project Manager

Job Description

Our mission is to make clean power accessible, to accelerate the shift to zero-carbon power and transport around the world. We are passionate about making a positive impact on communities and the environment where we work.

We’re designing, financing, building and operating the world’s most sophisticated battery systems to enable the take up of more renewable power, electrifying fleets for cleaner air, and providing clean, portable power including repurposed electric vehicle batteries. Our proprietary software and data analysis optimises operational performance for our customers to reduce emissions and costs.

Since we began in 2017, we’ve raised over £2 billion in debt and equity funding and transformed it into >1GW of grid-connected batteries live or under contract and c.2,000 electric vehicles supported. We have operations in the UK, Australia, New Zealand, Benelux and the USA and a global headquarters in London.

We’re the leading owner and operator of battery storage in the UK, supporting the National Grid with the uptake of renewable power. We also work with c.90% of the UK's major bus companies, powering 25% of the UK e-bus market. We’re also the number one owner and operator of e-buses in Australia and New Zealand, and are quickly expanding into light commercial vehicles and trucks. Our rapidly growing company is looking for highly talented and motivated people to join us.

The Opportunity

We are seeking a Senior Project Manager (Construction) to lead the delivery of large-scale infrastructure and electrification projects in Sydney. This is a pivotal role that requires technical excellence, leadership capability, and a strong focus on safety, quality, and stakeholder engagement.

A Taste of the Day to Day

• Lead daily coordination with civil, electrical, and OEM contractors on-site to ensure smooth progress and safe execution of all works.
• Review and manage construction programs, ensuring milestones are tracked, risks mitigated, and delays addressed proactively.
• Conduct site inspections and QA/QC checks to ensure compliance with design specifications and construction standards.
• Liaise with key stakeholders including Customers, design consultants, and utility providers to ensure alignment across all interfaces.
• Work with the project controls team to maintain accurate reporting on schedule, budget, and contractor performance.
• Resolve on-site issues promptly and collaboratively, driving outcomes that keep the project moving forward.
• Monitor and enforce safety protocols, ensuring all site activities comply with WHS requirements.
• Chair toolbox talks, contractor coordination meetings, and interface reviews as needed.
• Review shop drawings, RFIs, and technical submittals in conjunction with the design and engineering teams.
• Report daily progress and key issues to Senior Management, providing insight and recommendations for continuous improvement.
• Provide technical and delivery expertise throughout the project lifecycle – from early-stage development through to commissioning.
• Establish and maintain strong working relationships with contractors, consultants, and clients.
• Coordinate with Business Development and Commercial teams to align engineering inputs with sales and delivery processes.
• Support supplier and OEM engagement for equipment evaluation, specification, and procurement.
• Assist in technical due diligence and develop scopes of work to support internal governance and underwriting.
• Advise senior management on delivery strategy, risk mitigation, and program optimisation.
• Ensure consistent application of standards, protocols, and project controls across multiple sites and stakeholders.
• 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 minimise 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.

Essential Competencies

• Fluency in English to business-level is mandatory
• Lead and manage all phases of construction delivery across civil, electrical, and infrastructure scopes.
• Oversee contractors, subcontractors, and consultants to ensure performance against scope, budget, schedule, and quality.
• Coordinate with internal teams and external stakeholders to drive seamless project execution.
• Proactively manage risk, compliance, and safety across all construction activities.
• Ensure reporting, forecasting, and project governance are maintained to the highest standard.
• Strong grasp of project management principles, surveying, estimating, and scope definition.
• Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary contractors (electrical, civil, etc.) and ensure safe, quality-driven, cost-effective delivery.
• Ability to interpret and review electrical schematics, site plans, and engineering drawings.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, both on-site and in client-facing environments.
• Strong commercial awareness and ability to link technical delivery with broader business objectives.
• Ability to balance multiple priorities and deliver under pressure.
• Flexible working approach – capable of working across day and night shifts if required, and managing change in a dynamic site environment.
• Strong commercial and contractual awareness, particularly within the context of Australian Standards, WHS regulations, and EPC delivery models.
• Ability to manage construction programs, track progress, forecast risks, and maintain delivery momentum across multiple work fronts.
• Understanding of utility coordination, including grid connections, metering, and trenching/conduit planning.

What We’re Looking For

• 8+ years of experience delivering complex construction or infrastructure projects, ideally in transport, energy, or related sectors.
• Tertiary qualification in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Proven ability to lead multi-disciplinary teams and manage large-scale contractor interfaces.
• Strong knowledge of Australian construction standards, HSEQ systems, and contract administration (ideally under AS forms).
• A collaborative mindset and excellent communication skills.
• Background in construction or with an M&E contractor.
• Familiarity with NEC or similar contract forms and Australian regulatory frameworks.
• Strong technical understanding of both civil and electrical scopes, including trenching, ducting, foundations, switchboards, and EV charging systems.
• Proven track record managing multi-disciplinary construction teams and subcontractors in live or brownfield environments.
• Demonstrated knowledge of Australian construction standards, WHS legislation, and environmental compliance requirements.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to lead site meetings, coordinate with stakeholders, and produce clear reports.
• Skilled in project scheduling and progress tracking using tools such as MS Project or Primavera (P6), and experience working within structured PMO environments.
• Proactive and solutions-focused, with the ability to stay calm under pressure and keep delivery on track.

Working at Zenobe - 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.