Design Manager - Renewables

Description

In this role, you will play a critical part in shaping utility-scale renewable projects across the Pacific region, from feasibility through to delivery. You will provide high-level technical and design management expertise to maximise performance and compliance with Australian Standards and local regulations.

As Design Manager, you will lead and coordinate the design development of large-scale renewable energy projects, including solar, wind, and energy storage systems. You will oversee multidisciplinary design teams, ensuring all project designs comply with technical requirements, Australian standards, and International and local regulations. Acting as the key interface between the internal design team, clients, and contractors, you will manage design reviews, Safety in Design workshops, provide strategic direction, and ensure technical excellence throughout the project lifecycle.

• Act as Owner’s Engineer or technical advisor for clients, ensuring design integrity and compliance throughout project delivery.
• Stay abreast of emerging renewable technologies, digital design tools, and best practices, and integrate innovative approaches into project solutions.
• Coordinate and lead Safety in design workshops related to detailed designs activities.
• Manage design reviews and ensure alignment with project objectives, technical requirements, and compliance with Australian standards and statutory regulations.
• Direct and mentor engineers and design teams, fostering knowledge sharing and maintaining design consistency across projects.
• Provide design leadership during procurement, construction, and commissioning phases, including site inspections and technical support.
• Lead and coordinate the development of concept, and detailed designs for solar, wind, and BESS projects.
• Engage regularly with clients and stakeholders, delivering technical presentations, reports, and design progress briefings.
• Collaborate with project managers, design teams and subcontractors to deliver integrated project outcomes.

Requirements

Citizen or Permanent residents

Resident status

• Familiarity with EPC/O&M contract structures and their implications for design management.
• Proficient with industry design and modelling software (e.g., PVSyst, HOMER Pro, AutoCAD).
• Knowledge of PV, BESS, and wind energy technologies, including design principles and performance optimisation.
• Excellent communicator with the ability to translate complex technical concepts for diverse stakeholders
• Access to the latest tools and technologies in the renewable energy sector.
• Strong problem solver with the ability to balance technical detail against project priorities and commercial outcomes.
• Post graduate qualification in Renewable Energy, Project Management or related field preferable
• Proven track record in managing design teams, and contractors in multi-disciplinary project environments.
• Demonstrated background in large utility renewables projects in the developer, EPC, or technical advisory space.
• Excellent coordination, stakeholder management, and communication skills.
• Organised, adaptable, and able to manage competing priorities.
• Solid understanding of Australian Standards relating to Utility Renewable projects.
• Proactive leader who thrives in collaborative, multidisciplinary settings.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field
• 6+ years of experience delivering utility-scale renewable projects (solar, wind, BESS) in Australia.

Benefits

• Flexible, collaborative and inclusive work environment.
• Company-sponsored professional membership.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.
• Competitive salary with annual performance bonus.

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance