Project Developer

Project Developer Private Energy Partners (PEP) is a dedicated affiliate of Quinbrook, a specialist investment manager focused exclusively on the infrastructure needed to drive the energy transition in Australia, North America and the UK/Ireland. We are specialist project developers, builders, and operators supporting the delivery of innovative energy infrastructure solutions that create long-term value for Quinbrook and its many stakeholders.

Reporting to the Senior Manager – Development North Queensland, the Project Developer, is responsible for project  managing the development of renewable development projects (wind, PV,BESS, and other energy technologies such as gas  generation) by leading activities including but not limited to screening, land access, and early-stage planning processes and/or  appointing and managing external consultants/contractors, independently liaising with project stakeholders, and coordinating  internal subject matter experts in taking a project through to approval and ongoing in support of financial close processes.  

Key Accountabilities:

• Work with Development Managers, Senior Developers, Stakeholder and Community Manager, the Head of Origination and Development and the Head of Construction to progress projects from site identification through to financial close 

• Support the setting and communication of project strategy, including the alignment of internal and external  stakeholders  

• Identify and pursue strategic opportunities to add commercial value to projects

• With the support of Quinbrook, project manage discussions with suppliers on the procurement of long-lead item  equipment and inform supply contract negotiations with projects’ technical requirements

• With the support of members of the technical team, project manage the development of engineering designs and  technical studies throughout the development process including supply and management of relevant technical  information and reports  

• Support consultation with landowners, negotiation of landowner agreements, legal dealings, and other correspondence  as required. Manage the obligations of project land agreements 

• Proactively identify and prepare management strategies for project development risks

• Support the Head of Construction in preparing the project for the Procurement and Construction phase, including leading  the management of pre-construction activities

• Appoint and manage external consultants/contractors to undertake studies throughout the development process

• Support the stakeholder consultation process with local and/or State planning authorities, other regulators, general  public, landowners, and other stakeholders

• Support the review of project commercial agreements

• With the support of the Senior Development Manager, internal subject matter experts, and external consultants, project  manage the production of Environmental Impact Statement documents, Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation referrals and any other statutory applications required for project development

• Manage project schedules and monitor the health and execution of project budgets. Ensure adequate budget is available  to progress the project’s development milestones

• Identify the need for and project manage the execution of project Investment Committee papers

• Provide on-ground management of project needs across environmental approvals, stakeholders and land access  functions

• Work together with members of the technical team to support the electrical grid connection process. Ensure the grid  connection process is aligned with the projects’ commercial strategy

• Work together with members of the project financing team to support the financial close process 

• Provide continued support to projects during pre-construction, construction and operation as required  

• Work effectively across multidisciplinary teams to set project requirements and manage progress towards objectives

Experience:

• A minimum of 3-5 years of relevant work experience as  a project development officer, renewable developer or  consultant within a related field such as land and  approvals, commercial, stakeholder, environmental and  planning or project engineering 

• Tertiary qualification (Renewable Energy, Planning,  Environment, Geography, Business, Law, Engineering or  Science related discipline)

 

Education:

• Essential - degree in electrical engineering, law,  environment, planning

• Preferred – formal Project Management Qualifications,  CPEng/RPEQ

• Current driver’s licence

Capabilities:

• Willingness and flexibility to travel to project sites  

• Proficient communication and written skills.    

• Analytical, research and problem-solving skills.   

• Experience in Microsoft Office Suite  

• Experience in GIS and/or other graphical software is  beneficial

• Ability to maintain effective and collaborative  relationships across diverse stakeholders

Personal Attributes:

• High level of passion for energy, infrastructure and  community development

• Proven ability for credible and authentic engagement  with strong interpersonal skills 

• Willing to learn and attempt new tasks  

• High levels of self-motivation and organisation 

• Ability to be agile and resilient when managing diverse workloads with multiple priorities and delivering work  to a high quality and on time