An independent global engineering business, specialising in offering consulting engineering services for the renewable energy sector is looking for the Head of Owner’s Engineering - Australia .

 

The role would likely be based in Sydney/ Melbourne. You will be focused on growing the existing team and capabilities in the sector. Services including feasibility studies, conceptual design, tendering and construction and commissioning management.

Responsibilities include:

• Manage the delivery of Owners Engineer projects in Australia and support the wider Asian Pacific region
• Advise on project execution globally.

• Project manage and project direct large and/or complex owner’s engineering assignments.
• Contribute to growth, taking on new responsibilities in markets or sectors and supporting the smooth running of the team.
• Collaborate with the wider teams across the Group, including technical head, country heads, and service leads.
• Play an active role in the development of the renewable energy business and teams in Australia.

• Developing in-house tools for delivering and managing work effectively
• Ability to offer definitive advice on project execution issues based on knowledge, experience and sound judgement.

Qualifications & Experience
 

• Bachelor's degree in engineering required, post graduate qualification in related subject advantageous.
• Strong experience in the design and construction of utility scale renewable energy assets with a minimum of 5 years and preferably 10 years’ career experience
• Experience in a senior Owners Engineering role at a consultancy preferred.
• Strong knowledge of at least one of: wind; solar; storage, and demonstrable knowledge of at least one other of these technologies
• On-site experience, previous work as a contractor desirable
• Chartered or Professional Engineer status, RPEQ preferable