Wind Project Development Manager

Posted 02 July 2019
LocationSydney
Job type Permanent
Discipline Renewable Energy & Infrastructure
Contact NameTim Hall

Job description

Summary:

A dynamic new role has arisen with an established international Renewable Energy Developer who are seeking a Wind Project Development Manager to join their growing Australian operation. 

You will be focused on supporting a team of Project Managers on a range of onshore wind (primarily) and solar energy development projects. You will be responsible for supporting a small team of experienced Development Project Managers in the development of new wind and solar energy projects across Australia.   

This is a great opportunity to join a global giant in the renewable energy sector in a strategically important position for the company. There will be the opportunity to progress to a Development Manager’s role in due course.

 

Your Role:

As Project Development Manager you will:

·        Support the planning and co-ordination of internal resources and external consultancy resources to deliver early phase development activities in support of the renewable Development Team

·        Assist with scoping and contracting of environmental assessment work

·        Support and facilitate the completion of initial site assessments, including site visits

·        Oversee the preparation of early phase environmental impact studies

·        Assist with managing external consultants

·        Draft supporting documentation, including consultancy agreements, risk assessments etc

·        Assist with documenting and managing project information and approval processes

·        Support the development of new ways to manage project information and internal processes

·        Support the Property Managers with title searches, letters and updating GIS cadastral information

·        Support technical analysts with research and development of geospatial dataset

·        Support the team with any required mail merges to landowners or project stakeholders

·        Manage databases and information resources on behalf of the team

·        Support with the creation of content and management of internal and project website pages

·        Support Project Development Managers and others with the arrangements for public exhibitions and events

 

Requirements from You:

·        Project development management experience in the renewable energy sector

·        Experience in the development of renewable energy projects in Australia

·        Knowledge of the renewables industry.

·        Understanding of planning and environmental impact assessment requirements.

·        Experience working with a multinational company

·        A degree in a relevant field, engineering, legal, business, planning or environmental for example

·        Flexibility to travel internationally when the need arises

·        Strong commercial acumen and analytical skills

·        Good team working and team management skills