LMS Energy is at the forefront of emissions reduction and renewable fuel innovation across Australia. We are currently recruiting for a full-time or part-time Manager – Major Projects located in Prospect, South Australia or Derrimut, Victoria.
Reporting directly to the Group Leader – Major Projects, this role will play a key role in enabling the Projects Team to deliver on key objectives through effective support and collaboration. This role primarily involves leading the delivery of LMS' Major fuels projects after FID and handover from Development and will be accountable for the delivery of complex projects. This includes Power Generation, Ag Waste, Biogas, and Renewable Gas and Fuels projects.
Why LMS Energy?
This role presents a unique opportunity to join an inclusive and purpose-driven team, united by our vision to lead in renewable fuels and methane abatement. At LMS Energy, our people are supported by accessible, engaged leadership with a genuine desire to support collaboration, innovation and meaningful organisational outcomes. Ongoing training and development opportunities empower our team to achieve exceptional personal and professional growth and to excel in their chosen pathway. In our Engagement Survey for 2025, 86% of employees either agreed or strongly agreed that they have had opportunities to learn and grow.
Our commitment to you:
Health, Wellbeing & Flexibility: Enjoy flexible working arrangements, a weekly wellbeing hour, and access to our comprehensive Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
Learning & Development: Grow your career in a supportive team environment with professional, safety, and technical training opportunities.
Community Impact: Make a difference through participation in charitable activities and volunteering opportunities, including a dedicated "Give Back Day."
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion: Join a workplace where everyone is valued and empowered, with active committees and focus groups promoting inclusion.
Leave Entitlements: Benefit from prorated long-service leave, study leave, and employer paid parental leave.
Rewards & Recognition: Be acknowledged for length of service and excellence in safety and culture.
Responsibilities:
Lead the end-to-end delivery of complex, large-scale renewable energy and gas projects through to successful handover to Operations.
Manage multiple concurrent projects, ensuring effective control of scope, schedule, budget, resources, risk, and communications.
Establish, maintain, and execute Project Execution Plans (PEPs), including governance frameworks, decision gates, resourcing plans, and reporting requirements.
Proactively identify, manage, and resolve project risks, issues, and change requests, ensuring impacts to safety, cost, schedule, and quality are understood and controlled.
Report to Project Steering Committee and senior stakeholders, covering safety, environmental performance, cost, schedule, quality, and overall project status.
Lead, manage, and direct EPC/M contractors and external consultants, ensuring contractual obligations, performance metrics, and safety expectations are met or exceeded.
Provide strong leadership to project teams by setting clear objectives, fostering collaboration, and maintaining a positive, high-performance culture.
Coordinate closely with internal stakeholders across Engineering, Development, Compliance, Commissioning, Operations, and Business Development to ensure alignment, timely approvals, and achievement of project scope and outcomes.
Manage engagement with external stakeholders, including regulators, suppliers, landowners, and partners, to ensure clear communication and alignment of expectations.
Facilitate and participate in project reviews, assurance activities, and lessons-learned sessions to drive continuous improvement across the project portfolio.
Oversee the procurement and appointment of contractors, ensuring robust contractor management systems, commercial controls, and WHSE compliance.
Maintain accurate project controls, including cost tracking, schedule management, forecasting, and monthly financial reporting, and escalate material issues promptly to the Group Leader – Major Projects.
Analyse monthly cost reports and prepare budget forecasts and financial inputs in collaboration with Finance.
Support the ongoing development of organisational capability by coaching, mentoring, and contributing to skills and competency uplift within the project delivery function.
Requirements:
8+ years' experience of demonstrated projects management and delivery experience
Bachelor's degree in Chemical, Mechanical, Environmental, or Process Engineering (or equivalent qualification)
Project Management qualifications and / or training is desirable
Relevant Oil and Gas, Chemical Process or Energy Industry Experience is desirable
MS Project / Primavera P6 scheduling
Strong leadership, communication, team building and stakeholder management skills
Australian Drivers Licence
Upholds LMS' company values and culture
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We are seeking committed individuals who are passionate about environmental sustainability. At LMS Energy, we foster a collaborative, people-focused culture where innovation, integrity and impact guide everything we do. If you share our values and are looking to be part of a team making a real difference, we invite you to apply. To learn more about our work and culture, please visit our website
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