Location: Melbourne, Sydney ,Perth.

Type: Permanent - Full Time

Workplace type: Remote

About NextWave

NextWave Partners is the Recruitment Partner of choice within the Clean Energy, Sustainable Infrastructure, ESG, Impact Investment, Climate-Tech & Technology sectors. We are committed to supporting industries battling climate change towards a net-zero future and a sustainable economy.

Job Descriptions

One of our clients, a leading developer specializes in Renewable Energy both C&I and Utility scale is currently hiring for Head of Project Development in the field of renewable energy. This position comes with the responsibility of identifying, developing, and closing large-scale renewable energy projects. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in steering projects from inception to financial closure, ensuring alignment with the company's goals and objectives.

Responsibilities:

1. Opportunity Identification:

   • Explore and identify new opportunities for large-scale renewable projects.
   • Evaluate potential projects by reviewing opportunities and formulating appropriate development, acquisition, execution, and commercial closure strategies.

2. Feasibility Assessment:

   • Collaborate with the land acquisition and engineering teams to conduct a thorough review of project feasibility studies.
   • Mitigate risks at the early stages of development by actively participating in risk assessment processes.

3. Project Origination and Closure:

   • Lead client and partner-facing activities, taking charge of projects from origination to financial close.
   • Establish and maintain effective communication channels with stakeholders to ensure project success.

4. Regulatory Compliance:

   • Conduct regular meetings with town planners to review crucial documents for pre-lodgement meetings.
   • Oversee the preparation and submission of necessary documentation, including site plans, ecological assessments, bushfire hazard assessments, environmental impact studies, and flood study reports.

5. Grid Connection Management:

   • Negotiate with Transmission Network Service Providers (TNSP) at various stages of the grid connection application process.
   • Review and provide input on technical reports, such as PER, DER review, PSS/E, PSCAD GPS study reports, and connection offers.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (Engineering, Business, Renewable Energy).
• Proven experience in renewable energy project development, with a focus on large-scale projects.
• Strong understanding of regulatory processes and compliance in the renewable energy sector.
• Excellent negotiation and communication skills, with the ability to lead cross-functional teams.
• Familiarity with technical aspects of grid connection and power system studies.

If you are passionate about renewable energy, possess the required skills and experience, and are ready to take on a leadership role in a dynamic industry, we invite you to apply for the position of Head of Project Development. Join us in shaping the future of sustainable energy solutions.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Involvement in cutting-edge renewable energy projects.
• A supportive and collaborative work environment.

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Our commitment

Diversity is a core value at NextWave Partners, and we are proud to be partnering with equal opportunities employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin,disability or age.

You can share your CV also to laen.sugi@next-wavepartners.com