BESS Project Manager

About us

Worley is a global company of energy, chemicals and resources experts headquartered in Australia. We partner with our customers to deliver projects and create value across the life of their assets. We specialize in consulting, engineering, procurement and construction across the project lifecycle, with services extending through to operations and decommissioning. Leveraging extensive experience and AI-enabled delivery, we support customers in navigating complexity as they meet today's needs and transition to more sustainable solutions.

BESS Project Manager (End‑to‑End Project Delivery)

Role Summary

The BESS Project Manager is responsible for the end‑to‑end delivery of Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) projects, covering all phases from early development through engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning, and handover.

The role ensures that the project delivers against schedule, cost, quality, safety, and compliance objectives, while managing all technical and commercial interfaces across customers, stakeholders, contractors, and authorities.

Key Responsibilities

• Overall Project Leadership & Accountability

• Full end‑to‑end responsibility from feasibility to EPC or EPCM project delivery (development → COD → handover)
• Define and execute project strategy, execution plan, and governance structure
• Ensure alignment with project objectives, contracts, and stakeholder expectations
• Lead and manage the integrated project team (consultancy, engineering, construction, commissioning)

• Schedule, Cost & Risk Management

Establish and control

• Master schedule
• Project budget, forecasts and cost trending
• Risk register and mitigation plans
• Identify risks to timeline, cost, and performance and implement mitigation actions
• Ensure timely achievement of milestones (NTP, energization, COD)

• Client, Contractor & Interface Management

Manage

Clients

• Internal and external stakeholders, lenders
• EPC contractors, BESS suppliers, and BoP contractors
• Grid operators (TSO/DSO) and (local) authorities
• Ensure clear scope definition, responsibility allocation, and interface control
• Manage contractor performance, progress, and deliverables

• Engineering & Design Oversight

Lead coordination and approval of

Engineering deliverables

Technical specifications and design packages

Ensure design compliance with

• Grid requirements and standards
• Employer’s Requirements and contracts
• Support technical decision-making and change management (MOC)

• Procurement & Contract Management

Support tendering, evaluation, and contracting of

• EPC packages
• BESS systems and HV equipment
• Manage contracts (including claims, variations, and change orders)
• Ensure contractual obligations are met across all parties

• Construction, Quality & HSE Management

Oversee construction phase

• Progress monitoring and reporting
• Quality assurance / quality control
• HSE compliance and site safety
• Coordinate site management and construction supervision teams
• Ensure compliance with permits, standards, and safety requirements

• Commissioning & Handover

Oversee

• Commissioning planning and execution
• Performance testing (including grid compliance tests)
• System integration and operational readiness

Ensure successful handover to operations, including

Documentation

Training

Warranty management

• Required Qualifications, Experience and expectations

Education

Degree in Engineering (Electrical, Energy, or related discipline)

Additional qualification in Project Management (advantageous)

Professional Experience

Proven experience managing large-scale infrastructure and/or energy projects

Experience in

• BESS, renewables, and/or grid-connected assets
• EPC / Owner’s Engineering environments
• Demonstrated track record of end‑to‑end project delivery

Other

• Confident speaker/reader in German
• Willingness to travel (within Germany and internationally)
• Regular on-site presence required

Core Technical & Project Skills

Project Delivery

• Project execution strategy and lifecycle management
• Schedule (Primavera / MS Project), cost control, and forecasting
• Risk and change management (MOC, NCRs, claims)

Technical Understanding

• BESS system architecture (battery, PCS, EMS, BoP)
• Grid connection and compliance requirements
• Interfaces between electrical, civil, and control systems

Commercial & Contractual

• EPC contracts and multi‑package execution models
• Contract administration and claims management
• Procurement and tender evaluation

Key Soft Skills

Strong leadership and decision‑making capability

Stakeholder management across complex interfaces

Structured, documentation‑driven working approach

Ability to manage complexity and drive delivery under pressure

Moving forward together

We want our people to be energized and empowered to drive sustainable impact. So, our focus is on a values-inspired culture that unlocks brilliance through belonging, connection and innovation. We're building a diverse, inclusive and respectful workplace. Creating a space where everyone feels they belong, can be themselves, and are heard.

And we're not just talking about it; we're doing it. We're reskilling our people, leveraging transferable skills, and supporting the transition of our workforce to become experts in today's low carbon energy infrastructure and technology. Whatever your ambition, there's a path for you here.

And there's no barrier to your potential career success. Join us to broaden your horizons, explore diverse opportunities, and be part of delivering sustainable change.