Head of Development - Utility Scale BESS Projects

Head of Development Utility Scale BESS Projects • Melbourne, VIC, AU This hidden gem has a BESS development pipeline of approximately 5 GW and growing. A Development team will report to this role. Head Office is Melbourne.

Lead a small BESS project development team

New position breaking new ground

Your new company

It is somewhat of a secret but, being in business for over 10 years and having approximately 7 GW of utility‑scale BESS projects under development (15 projects), the company is expanding and has a number of newly created positions. All this plus other projects beyond BESS.

Your new role

You will manage a small team of Development professionals. This is a classical Development role:

Manage the overall development program and budget to achieve best for project outcomes;

Manage all aspects of Grid, Resource, Economics, Contracting, Land and Approvals;

Manage all project stakeholder relationships including First Nations, community, landholders, neighbours and relevant government departments/corporations;

Undertake due diligence on new project opportunities for viability of inclusion in the development portfolio;

Run tenders and negotiate all associated construction and O&M contracts;

Manage the grid connection enquiry and application process in conjunction with specialist consultants and project partners to achieve the relevant grid connection approvals and contracts;

Manage early works associated with the development projects to meet safety, compliance, quality, cost and time targets;

Manage the relevant consultants engaged to support with the project’s development;

Report on project status to management, the Board and relevant external parties;

Managing the safety of all personnel engaged in the construction of the project and promote a safe working culture;

Managing the overall construction program and budget to achieve the project’s objectives;

Managing the project’s compliance with approvals, licenses and authorisations;

Managing the grid connection process in conjunction with specialist consultants and project partners to achieve the target dates and generation profiles;

Managing project claims and contractual matters;

Managing project stakeholder relationships including First Nations, community, landholders, neighbours and relevant government departments/corporations;

Managing the relevant consultants engaged to support with the project’s construction;

Reporting on project status to management, the Board and relevant external parties.

Who you are

You are an experienced senior Developer looking for your next step up or, if you are already at a “Head of” position, then this small, fast‑growth organisation will see you very close to senior management and all that it entails.

Call Michael Green, 0411 703 377, if you would like to discuss. Or, just apply through this site.

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