Senior Manager, Renewable Energy Zones & Infrastructure

NSW Government; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 73,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Transport for NSW in NSW is seeking a senior leader to shape and deliver major infrastructure programs, with a focus on Renewable Energy projects and state-road assets. You will build capable teams, manage complex developer works and ensure safety, quality and performance outcomes across contracting and design.

You will lead negotiations on Works Authorisation Deeds (WADs), collaborate with developers, government agencies and councils, and navigate a dynamic environment balancing cost, time and

Qualifications

• Demonstrated leadership and project management capability across land use planning, road and bridge construction, contract management and complex infrastructure delivery environments.
• Proven ability to lead developer works, negotiate and manage Works Authorisation Deeds (WADs), and oversee infrastructure delivery while balancing cost, time and quality requirements.
• Recognised as a credible and collaborative leader, experienced in managing and developing high performing teams and working effectively across government and industry.
• Strong expertise in contract administration, design and procurement with a focus on achieving safe, efficient and compliant road network outcomes.
• Experienced in applying WHS, environmental and risk management principles to deliver high quality transport infrastructure outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team delivering State-road infrastructure works, with a specific focus on Renewable Energy projects, while protecting Transport for NSW assets and maintaining road safety and network efficiency.
• Manage and negotiate Works Authorisation Deeds (WADs), oversee developer proposals, designs and works, administer professional service contracts and drive safety, environmental, quality and performance outcomes.
• Balance commercial pressures, statutory compliance, community expectations and Renewable Energy project delivery in a complex development and stakeholder environment.
• Develop and maintain stakeholder relationships with developers, government agencies and local Councils; align with business plan delivery.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Land use planning

Road and bridge construction

Contract management

WADs negotiation

Developer works

Stakeholder management

Team leadership

Contract administration

Design and procurement

WHS and risk management

Environmental management

Job description

Transport for NSW in NSW is seeking a senior leader to shape and deliver major infrastructure programs, with a focus on Renewable Energy projects and state-road assets. You will build capable teams, manage complex developer works and ensure safety, quality and performance outcomes across contracting and design.

You will lead negotiations on Works Authorisation Deeds (WADs), collaborate with developers, government agencies and councils, and navigate a dynamic environment balancing cost, time and