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Base pay range
A$200,000.00/yr - A$250,000.00/yr
The Company:
Our client is committed to delivering large-scale onshore wind, solar and battery energy storage solutions. Backed by a global leader in renewable energy investments, they are working to establish new wind and solar generation projects.
The Role:
The role is an addition to the Australian team based in Melbourne. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in project development and be able to create a plan of action which will consider a fixed timeline and evaluate risks. This individual should also have experience managing people and be an effective communicator.
Responsibilities:
* Identify high quality sites of scale for new renewable energy projects.
* Build strong partnerships with landowners and corporate landholders to unlock additional sites and help increase community investment.
* Manage landholder relationships and negotiation of landowner agreements.
* Review and negotiate all contracts applicable to the project with a focus on pre-construction including PPA, environmental contracts, grid connection plus all other important elements of the project.
* Confidently liaise with lawyers regarding contract matters and reviews/amendments applicable.
* Manage project development activities to achieve development and grid connection approval until financial close of the project.
* Working with communities and stakeholders to ensure development success and excellence in community engagement.
* Manage project meetings with the allocated project team across different business units.
* Acting as the key contact for internal departments including Engineering & Construction, Legal and Finance.
* Actively engage with key project stakeholders, including landowners, local authorities and AEMO.
The Person:
* 3 years plus experience in a Project Development Manager role within the renewable energy industry in Australia.
* Essential is an experienced Project Developer who has demonstrated experience in contract negotiation skills; a background in contract administration will be favoured highly.
* A deep and thorough understanding of contracts with a high attention to detail across all aspects of a project.
* Project management experience including managing budgets and timelines.
* Experience of leading projects into the construction phase.
* An ability to multi-task and step into other duties of the project as required.
* Excellent communication skills with the ability to build strong relationships with stakeholders.
* Tertiary qualified with Bachelor's degree qualification in Engineering, Planning, Environment, or other relevant field.
* Full working rights in Australia.
For more information about the opportunity and a confidential career discussion, get in touch via the contact details below:
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Project Management, Strategy/Planning, and Engineering
Industries
Services for Renewable Energy and Utilities
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