Senior Renewable Project Lead: Solar, Wind & Storage

Neoen; Canberra; Hybrid; AUD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Neoen Australia is seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager in Western Australia to lead end-to-end renewable energy project development from concept to notice-to-proceed. You will manage solar, wind or storage projects, coordinating across internal teams and external contractors.

Key responsibilities include site identification, feasibility, permitting, scheduling, risk assessment, and regular reporting.

Responsibilities

• Lead all phases of renewable project development including site identification, feasibility studies, permitting, and pre-construction activities.
• Engage with landholders, stakeholders, planning authorities, project owners, Traditional Owners and the wider local community.
• Conduct site feasibility assessments including resource analysis, environmental constraints, and network constraints.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive project schedules using advanced project management tools, identifying critical path activities and potential risks.
• Coordinate between internal teams, external contractors, TNSPs, regulatory agencies, and community stakeholders.
• Collaborate with engineering teams on technical design optimization, equipment selection, and construction methodologies.
• Lead regular project meetings and provide reporting on project status and milestones.
• Oversee preliminary and detailed engineering design phases with external consultants.
• Develop comprehensive construction schedules and resource allocation plans.
• Conduct regular site inspections.
• Track permit conditions and ensure ongoing compliance throughout project lifecycle.
• Conduct regular project risk assessments and update mitigation strategies.
• Monitor market conditions affecting project economics and timeline, and develop and maintain project financial assumptions.

Skills

Project management

Renewable energy

Stakeholder engagement

Job description

Neoen Australia is seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager in Western Australia to lead end-to-end renewable energy project development from concept to notice-to-proceed. You will manage solar, wind or storage projects, coordinating across internal teams and external contractors.

Key responsibilities include site identification, feasibility, permitting, scheduling, risk assessment, and regular reporting.