Design Manager

Core Talent; North Sydney Council; On-site; AUD 200,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

10% bonus

Project bonus on top

Sydney-based role

Job summary

Core Talent is seeking an experienced Design Manager to join Australia's renewable energy sector, focusing on utility-scale Solar PV, BESS and hybrid projects in Sydney. You will lead design development from concept through construction, coordinating with development, engineering, procurement, consultants and network stakeholders.

This role offers a Sydney-based opportunity with a competitive salary, a 10% bonus and additional project bonuses, reflecting the scale of programs and impact on

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in engineering or related discipline.
• Strong renewable energy design experience across Solar PV and BESS.
• Understanding of Australian electrical design practices.
• Experience coordinating multiple engineering disciplines and consultants.
• Ability to review designs from whole-project perspective.
• Strong grasp of project schedules, risk and commercial considerations.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Highly organized, proactive and solutions-focused.
• Able to work independently in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead design development across Solar PV, BESS and hybrid projects.
• Develop and optimise conceptual designs considering CAPEX, OPEX, reliability.
• Manage external design consultants and review outputs.
• Coordinate engineering disciplines and project interfaces.
• Collaborate with procurement and engineering on equipment selection.
• Manage TNSP design interfaces and early risk identification.
• Review contractor designs for alignment with project requirements.
• Develop standardised design approaches to cut costs.

Skills

Leadership

Renewable energy design

Stakeholder management

Cross-discipline coordination

Project scheduling

Education

Engineering degree

Job description

Design Manager – Renewable Energy

• Sydney, NSW


• $200-220kk + super


• 10% bonus


• Project bonus on top

About the Role

An exciting opportunity for an experienced Design Manager to join a growing renewable energy business, working across utility-scale Solar PV, BESS and hybrid projects.

You will lead and coordinate design development from early-stage concept through to construction, working closely with development, engineering, procurement, consultants, contractors and network stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead design development across Solar PV, BESS and hybrid projects.


• Develop and optimise conceptual designs around site constraints, CAPEX, OPEX, reliability and performance.


• Manage external design consultants and review their technical outputs.


• Coordinate engineering disciplines and key project interfaces.


• Work with procurement and engineering teams on equipment selection and design requirements.


• Manage TNSP design interfaces and identify potential project risks early.


• Review contractor designs to ensure alignment with project requirements.


• Develop standardised design approaches to improve efficiency and reduce costs.

About You

• Relevant tertiary qualification in engineering or a related discipline.


• Strong experience in renewable energy design, ideally across Solar PV and BESS.


• Strong understanding of Australian electrical design practices.


• Experience coordinating multiple engineering disciplines and external consultants.


• Ability to review and challenge designs from a whole-of-project perspective.


• Strong understanding of project schedules, risk and commercial considerations.


• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.


• Highly organised, proactive and solutions-focused.


• Comfortable working independently in a fast-paced environment.

What's on Offer

• Sydney-based opportunity.


• Work across a diverse portfolio of Solar, BESS and hybrid projects.


• Significant exposure across development, design and delivery.


• Competitive salary and benefits package.


• Opportunity to make a genuine impact within Australia's renewable energy sector.