Perth-Based Energy Project Development Manager

NES Fircroft; Shire Of East Pilbara; Hybrid; AUD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent role

Flexible working

Competitive salary

WA-focused projects

Global exposure

Job summary

NES Fircroft in Perth, WA is seeking a Project Development Manager to lead the development of utility-scale energy infrastructure in WA from concept through to investment approval.

You will manage land access, stakeholder engagement, network connections and regulatory approvals, working with Traditional Owners and government agencies, with a strong focus on delivering major projects on time and within budget.

Qualifications

• Proven experience developing energy, transmission, renewables or infrastructure projects in WA.
• Strong understanding of Pilbara, NWIS and regulatory frameworks (essential).
• Experience managing landholder negotiations, approvals and stakeholder relationships.
• Commercially minded with ability to balance technical, environmental and commercial considerations.

Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end development of major energy infrastructure projects.
• Manage land access, tenure and stakeholder engagement activities.
• Work closely with Traditional Owners, government agencies, network providers and local communities.
• Assess project feasibility, network opportunities and development risks.
• Coordinate environmental, planning and technical workstreams.
• Drive project schedules, budgets and milestones through to investment decision.

Skills

Pilbara knowledge

NWIS knowledge

Stakeholder engagement

Land access negotiations

Energy infrastructure

Job description

NES Fircroft in Perth, WA is seeking a Project Development Manager to lead the development of utility-scale energy infrastructure in WA from concept through to investment approval.

You will manage land access, stakeholder engagement, network connections and regulatory approvals, working with Traditional Owners and government agencies, with a strong focus on delivering major projects on time and within budget.