Our client belongs to one of the top solar companies in the world with a history of close to 40 years. They are currently looking for a Project Development Manager to join their team in Australia. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a team that's constantly growing!
Key responsibilities:
- Develop project plans, schedules, budgets, and scope of works.
- Identification and origination of Solar, BESS or Hybrid projects.
- Lead efforts in site identification and selection, environmental impact assessments, feasibility studies.
- Manage land acquisition or long-term lease for the project, manage landholder relationships, and negotiate land use agreements.
- Stakeholder liaison and community consultation managing multidisciplinary teams.
- Undertaking risk assessment, environmental, cultural and heritage impact studies, resource assessment, grid connection and project design activities in collaboration with internal and external Subject Matter Experts.
- Manage all aspects of the permitting process, ensuring compliance with local, state, and federal solar and BESS energy project regulations.
- Oversee the preparation and submission of project applications and licenses required for development.
- Collaborate with various stakeholders, including government agencies, utilities, landowners, communities, and regulatory bodies, to gain support and navigate the permitting and approval process.
Qualifications:
- Proven track record of successfully securing renewable energy project approvals, particularly in solar and BESS.
- Deep understanding of the relevant regulations, policies and permitting processes associated with solar farm and energy storage projects for NSW, QLD, and VIC.
- Minimum 3 years of experience in renewable energy.
- History of effective stakeholder and community engagement, establishing trusting relationships to assist with the planning and permitting process.
If you are interested, do not hesitate to apply and let's have a chat!
