Site Manager

Site ManagerLocation: Sydney, AustraliaWärtsilä Energy leads the transition towards a 100% renewable energy future.
We help our partners to accelerate their decarbonisation journeys through our market-leading technologies and power system modelling expertise.
These cover decarbonisation services, future-fuel enabled balancing power plants, hybrid solutions, energy storage and optimisation technology, including the GEMS Digital Energy Platform.Did you know Wärtsilä has delivered 79 GW of power plant capacity and more than 130 energy storage installations in 180 countries around the world?
In this fast changing world of energy, we are constantly on the lookout for future-oriented talent to join our team and to work towards enabling sustainable societies through innovation in technology and services - together.Location: Sydney, AustraliaAre you ready to lead complex site operations and contribute to building a more sustainable future?
Wärtsilä is seeking a Site Manager to oversee the mobilization, execution, and completion of projects at our customer sites.
This role is critical in ensuring safe, efficient, and high-quality delivery of our solutions.What You'll Be DoingAs a Site Manager, you will be responsible for the full lifecycle of site execution—from mobilization to handover.
You'll lead site administration, coordinate resources, and ensure compliance with local laws and Wärtsilä's standards.Preparing site mobilization and execution plans.Managing site administration, organization, and resource planning.Advising on installation activities and coordinating execution schedules.Ensuring compliance with local laws, regulations, and HSSE policies.Conducting site inductions for all personnel.Organizing and leading site meetings.Establishing and maintaining effective site reporting practices.Monitoring work progress and collecting accurate reports.Promoting cost-effective and efficient construction practices.Managing site budgets and controlling costs.Participating in subcontracting and local procurement activities.Ensuring quality control and minimizing risks throughout site execution.Overseeing site demobilization and ensuring contractual obligations are met.Leading the final handover of the project to the customer.What We're Looking ForWe're seeking a candidate who:Has strong leadership and organizational skills.Is experienced in site management, preferably in marine or energy projects.Understands local regulations and safety standards.Is proactive, detail-oriented, and solution-focused.Communicates effectively with internal and external stakeholders.Is committed to quality, safety, and continuous improvement.Why You and UsAt Wärtsilä, we believe in empowerment, ownership, and responsibility.
We support each other's growth and foster innovation through co-creation.
We value authenticity, honesty, and the courage to take initiative—even when things don't go perfectly the first time.
We've built a culture where everyone is encouraged to speak up, feel safe, and be their true selves.
If you're excited about shaping a sustainable future and working with smart technologies, we'd love to have you on our team.Contact & Next StepsWe're excited to hear from you
Please submit your application via our careers portal.
We'll keep you updated throughout the process.Welcome to Wärtsilä—join us in shaping the decarbonisation of marine and energy
Last application date: 15/09/2025At Wärtsilä we value, respect and embrace all our differences, and are committed to diversity, inclusion and equal employment opportunities; everyone can be their true self and succeed based on their job-relevant merits and abilities.
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