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Project Development Manager

Vestas

The Role

Overview

Manage wind farm projects from concept to financial close across Australia

Key Responsibilities

  • technical design
  • environmental permitting
  • impact assessment
  • grid connection
  • community outreach
  • land negotiation

Tasks

-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. -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 -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 NSPs, AEMO, consultants and internal teams to manage grid connection studies and connection application processes

Requirements

  • engineering
  • project development
  • grid connection
  • nsps
  • commercial contracting
  • negotiation

What You Bring

-Dynamic and fast-paced work environment -Self-motivated with excellent communication, presentation and organizational skills -Positive, outgoing personality -Technical, engineering or business background with experience in project development -High level of professionalism, confidentiality and discretion -Self-motivated with excellent communication, presentation and organisational skills -Experience with grid connection and NSPs is highly valued -Demonstrated experience with commercial contracting and negotiation -Demonstrated ability to engage and build relationships with people -Experience with commercial contracting and negotiation

Benefits

-Employee Assistance Program -Flexible workplace arrangements -Excellent Career Development opportunities both Nationally and Globally -Global career progression prospects -An opportunity to work with the world leader in wind energy -The opportunity to further develop your skills and professional development. -18 weeks Paid Leave

The Company

About Vestas

-Evolved from steel tools to become a global wind turbine pioneer. -Designs, manufactures, sells, installs and maintains wind farms across onshore and offshore projects. -Manufacturing spans dozens of countries, with flagship facilities in Europe, Asia, and the U.S. -Known for landmark projects like Europe’s oldest offshore wind farm and turbine prototypes. -Specialises in wind energy infrastructure, from regional turbines to service hub networks. -Innovative developments include stealth blades, hybrid quadrotor tests, and tall turbine towers.

Sector Specialisms

Energy

Wind

Industrial

Infrastructure

Utilities

Solar

Government

Water Resources

Commercial

Residential

Transport

Marine

Heavy Civil

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