Green Recruitment is proud to be partnered with a leading independent power producer in their search for a Head of Development to lead a high-performing team of greenfield developers.
The Head of Development will be responsible for delivering a viable pipeline of renewable energy developments in Australia ready for construction. You will play an active role in the full range of development activities from project inception through to the commencement of construction for renewable energy projects including wind, solar PV and battery storage. Activities will cover devising development strategies, identification of greenfield development opportunities, securing land tenure, managing the initial site feasibility process, community consultation & stakeholder management and overseeing the activities required for the consents process.
Drive the greenfield renewables development strategy & build a development pipeline via a sound understanding of current market dynamics, such as influence of Renewable Energy Zones, power system planning and other policies
Identify and develop renewable energy prospects consistent with the company goals and objectives
Develop, maintain and promote the business case for each development project
Develop plans for taking sites through their feasibility studies, such as onboarding relevant consultants and contractors for environmental surveys, wind monitoring etc, while utilising internal and external resources to deliver quality outcomes
Deliver assigned tasks on time, budget and to agreed quality
Negotiate and secure property and neighbour agreements with landowner(s) to provide appropriate rights to develop, construct and operate renewable energy facilities
Direct, provide and manage a small team of Development Managers to secure all third-party consents necessary to build and operate renewable energy facilities
Initiate the early stages of the grid connection process
Maintain effective communication with all external stakeholders and the project team and prepare and present progress reports to senior management and procedures
The ideal candidate will have proven experience in the above and they will be passionate about continuing to work within the green sustainability space.
If this sounds like the role for you, please do not wait to apply.
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