Site Representative

Company description:

At ENGIE, great adventures always start with a simple "hello" and the desire to take action for tomorrow. If, like us, you strongly believe the energy transition holds opportunities for you and for everyone, then look no further, you belong with us

Our goal is to be the best energy transition utility, and we have an ambition to reach net zero emissions by 2045. In Australia, this includes flexible power generation, energy retail services for homes and businesses, advanced energy management solutions, and a growing portfolio of future-focused projects — from hydrogen and battery storage to wind and solar developments.

Job description:

About the Role

As the Site Representative, you'll lead the on-site delivery of ENGIE's Pelican Point Battery Energy Storage System (PP-BESS) project. This role is critical in ensuring the project is constructed and delivered safely, compliantly, and efficiently. You'll be based on-site throughout the project lifecycle—from establishment and construction to commissioning and handover—coordinating contractors, managing compliance, and representing ENGIE's interests in all daily site activities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Coordinate all ENGIE on-site activities, including contractor management, site visits, and audits.
• Oversee construction and commissioning works to ensure compliance with contracts, safety standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Monitor and enforce HSE performance in collaboration with HSE teams and contractors.
• Support quality assurance by reviewing contractor deliverables and managing non-conformances.
• Track project progress, manage risks, and report to the Project Manager.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with contractors, local communities, and regulatory bodies.
• Support project financials, including reviewing budgets, payment claims, and invoices.
• Ensure readiness for energisation, testing, and commissioning in collaboration with the Owner's Engineer.
• Lead and develop a high-performing site team, fostering a culture of safety, accountability, and continuous improvement.

About You

You're a confident and experienced construction professional with a strong understanding of site-based project delivery. You thrive in dynamic environments, are solutions-focused, and bring a collaborative leadership style that inspires high performance and safety-first thinking.

What You'll Bring:

• Experience in construction site, heavy engineering, or industrial operations environments.
• Background in managing renewable energy infrastructure projects is highly desirable.
• Strong project and contract management skills.
• Tertiary qualifications in Construction Management, Civil or Electrical Engineering, or a relevant trade qualification.
• Cert III/IV in OHS/WHS, Construction White Card, First Aid & CPR certification.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
• Ability to manage change, resolve issues, and work under pressure to meet project timelines.
• A proactive, team-oriented mindset with strong leadership and negotiation skills

ENGIE is an equal opportunity employer, promoting diversity and committed to creating an inclusive environment for all. All applications are screened based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without any regard to origin, age, carer's responsibilities, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, religion, marital status, health, disability or political opinions. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds and people of the LGBTIQA+ community are encouraged to apply. Our differences are our strengths.