Project Development Manager

Vestas have released an exciting new position and are looking for an enthusiastic and experienced Project Developer to join our innovative team working on projects in NSW.

This is an excellent opportunity for an individual with 3 years or more of experience in project development to drive wind energy projects from origination through to financial close.

The Project Development Manager will be a key part of the Vestas Australian Development team and will work across multiple early, middle and late stage wind development projects. The role will ideally be located in Melbourne or Sydney, and will involve travel to project sites across Australia.

As the successful candidate you will play a key role in progressing development of projects from feasibility to financial close, and will require a blend of technical, commercial, financial, environmental, and legal acumen, as well as an appreciation of and dedication to landowner relationships and community engagement.

The purpose of the role is to assist with development activities across land agreements, environmental permitting, grid connection, community engagement, financial modelling, offtake, funding. The role will also assist with due diligence of potential acquisition opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Build relationships with host landowners and assist with negotiation and execution of licence, option, and easement agreements to secure land access
• Identify, engage and manage environmental and technical consultants, legal advisors and other service providers as required to deliver required work products to advance development activities within target timeframes
• Engage with local, state and federal permitting authorities and assist with preparation of environmental impact assessment studies and reports to secure permits for proposed development projects
• Engage with NSPs, AEMO, consultants and internal teams to manage grid connection studies and connection application processes
• Assist with community engagement through development and distribution of collateral, organization of community events, and presentation to stakeholders as required
• Drive the development of technical designs to support land agreements, environmental permitting and financial modelling.

Qualifications

•  Technical or engineering background with experience in project design, delivery and cost estimating

Competencies

• Demonstrated experience with commercial contracting and negotiation
• Experience with grid connection and NSPs is highly valued
• Self-motivated with excellent communication, presentation and organisational skills
• Demonstrated ability to engage and build relationships with people
• Positive, outgoing personality
• High level of professionalism, confidentiality and discretion
• Project development, commercial negotiation or project management

What We Offer

•  A strong safety culture
• Dynamic and fast-paced work environment
• An opportunity to work with the world leader in wind energy
• The opportunity to further develop your skills and professional development.
• Global career progression prospects

Our Benefits

• Join the World's Leading Wind Energy Solutions Provider
• Excellent Career Development opportunities both Nationally and Globally
• A workplace that embraces Diversity and Inclusion
• Flexible workplace arrangements
• 13 weeks Paid Primary Carers Leave
• 3 weeks Paid Secondary Carers Leave
• Employee Assistance Program

Vestas is an equal opportunity employer. We are dedicated to attracting, retaining and developing our people. Applications are encouraged from all sectors of the community and we strongly encourage applications from those who identify as being Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander.

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DEIB Statement At Vestas, we recognize the value of diversity, equity, and inclusion in driving innovation and success. We strongly encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply, particularly those who may hesitate due to their identity or feel they do not meet every criterion. As our CEO states, "Expertise and talent come in many forms, and a diverse workforce enhances our ability to think differently and solve the complex challenges of our industry". Your unique perspective is what will help us powering the solution for a sustainable, green energy future.

About Vestas Vestas is the energy industry’s global partner on sustainable energy solutions. We specialize in designing, manufacturing, installing, and servicing wind turbines, both onshore and offshore.  Across the globe, we have installed more wind power than our competitors in the renewable energy arena. We consider ourselves forerunners within the industry, as Vestas continuously aims to design new solutions and technologies to create a more sustainable future for all of us. With more than 173 GW of wind power installed worldwide and 40+ years of experience in wind energy, Vestas has an unmatched history demonstrating our expertise within the field.  With 29,000 employees globally, Vestas is a diverse team united by a common goal: to power the solution – today, tomorrow, and far into the future.  Vestas promotes a diverse workforce which embraces all social identities and is free of any discrimination. We commit to create and sustain an environment that acknowledges and harvests different experiences, skills, and perspectives, and gives everyone equal access to opportunity.  To learn more about our company and life at Vestas, we invite you to visit our website at www.vestas.com and follow us on our social media channels. We also encourage you to join our Talent Universe to receive notifications on new and relevant postings.