PowerCo Delivery Lead

Overview

The PowerCo Delivery Lead owns end‑to‑end delivery of the full PowerCo scope for Project ARES, a 1GW hyperscale renewable energy and data centre development in the Northern Territory. The role leads delivery across 3,000 MWp solar PV, 1,000 MW/16 GWh BESS, gas‑fired firming generation and 132kV transmission infrastructure. It is responsible for long‑lead equipment procurement, EPC contractor performance, commissioning strategy and integrating early works capability into a unified PowerCo delivery organisation. The role is Perth based during FEED and transitions toward site as construction mobilises.

Key Responsibilities

• Own delivery of the full PowerCo scope including solar PV, BESS, gas generation and 132kV transmission
• Manage long‑lead procurement and slot reservations for gas engines, GIS switchgear and transformers
• Absorb Rail Access and Civil, Geotech and Approvals capability into the PowerCo delivery team post early works
• Coordinate gas supply arrangements with commercial and engineering stakeholders
• Lead EPC contractor selection, contract management and performance oversight across all PowerCo packages
• Own commissioning strategy and sequencing to meet phased IT load ramp requirements
• Report delivery progress, cost exposure and schedule risk to the Delivery Manager
• Establish systems, registers and ways of working from a blank page
• Promote strong HSE culture including site safety walks
• Apply commercial and technical frugality, favouring proven fit‑for‑purpose solutions
• Maintain position descriptions and conduct regular performance reviews for direct reports
• Communicate proactively on progress, risk and areas of exposure

Required Experience

• Degree in electrical or mechanical engineering
• Minimum 15 years delivering large‑scale power generation projects across solar, BESS, gas and transmission
• Experience with hybrid renewable‑firming projects of comparable scale
• Strong cross‑technology delivery capability across solar PV, BESS, reciprocating gas engines and MV/HV transmission
• Proven ability to manage long‑lead procurement against tight commissioning schedules
• EPC contract management experience balancing cost, schedule and technology risk
• Comfortable integrating early works capability into a main construction delivery organisation
• Remote FIFO megaproject experience highly regarded
• Based in or willing to relocate to Perth

Skills and Attributes

• Accountable and proactive, taking visible ownership of delivery outcomes
• Resilient under pressure, able to adapt plans as conditions change
• Enduring in approach, building systems and documentation that support operations
• Swift decision‑maker who balances timely action with rigour and safety
• Hands‑on leadership across multiple concurrent EPC packages and contractor interfaces
• Strong stakeholder management across technical, commercial and delivery teams