Development Manager - Melbourne, Australia - Vestas

Vestas

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Melbourne, Australia

1 week ago

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Olivia Brown

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Description

Digital Solutions & Development > Vestas Development > Development APAC

As a Development Manager you will be managing all aspects of the wind farm development, from land agreements to preparation of the development approval.

This will involve developing and implementing a strategy to de-risk and commercialise the project. You will be aided by Vestas' considerable experience in delivering wind power projects in Australia.

This position has a multi-faceted approach which includes direct communication with the local community, working with external professional entities to finalise agreements and engaging external consultants.

To excel in this role you will need to be a people person who will be the face of the project for the local community.

This will involve liaising with council, local community groups and members of the community with questions or concerns.

The work will be on projects on the east coast of Australia and base location can be flexible throughout his area.

Join the team which has quickly established itself as one of the biggest wind energy developers in the region.

Responsibilities

Progress the development of a large scale wind farms and renewable energy prospects as Development Manager
Balance the competing elements of wind farm development including landowner requirements, community needs and engagement, technical optimisation and project schedule
Derisk key elements of the project
Leveraging the Vestas organisation to propel development goals
Coordinate permitting and approvals process
Contribute to the land access strategy including negotiating and securing easements and options to lease

Qualifications

Bachelors Degree in Engineering, Business, Environmental, Planning, etc.

Competencies

Professional experience in infrastructure development
Experience dealing with governments on major projects
Proven experience handling and delivering environmental approvals for major projects
Understanding of the energy markets in Australia
Significant experience effectively handling internal and external stakeholders
Highly skilled in negotiating project scope, cost, schedule, and risk with contractors
Ability to work in a multidiscipline team environment as well as work autonomously
Good commercial insight

What we offer

A strong safety culture
Dynamic and fastpaced work environment
An opportunity to work with the world leader in wind energy.
The opportunity to further develop your skills and professional development.
Global career progression prospects.

Additional information

Please note: We do amend or withdraw our jobs and reserve the right to do so at any time, including prior to the advertised closing

Our Benefits

Join the World's Leading Wind Energy Solutions Provider
Excellent Career Development opportunities both Nationally and Globally
A workplace that embraces Diversity and Inclusion
Flexible workplace arrangements
13 weeks Paid Primary Carers Leave
3 weeks Paid Secondary Carers Leave
Employee Assistance Program

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About Vestas
Vestas is the energy industry's global partner on sustainable energy solutions. We specialize in designing, manufacturing, installing, and servicing wind turbines, both onshore and offshore.
Across the globe, we have installed more wind power than our competitors in the renewable energy arena.

We consider ourselves forerunners within the industry, as Vestas continuously aims to design new solutions and technologies to create a more sustainable future for all of us.

With more than 145 GW of wind power installed worldwide and 40+ years of experience in wind energy, Vestas has an unmatched history demonstrating our expertise within the field.

With 29,000 employees globally, Vestas is a diverse team united by a common goal: to power the solution - today, tomorrow, and far into the future.

Vestas promotes a diverse workforce which embraces all social identities and is free of any discrimination.

We commit to create and sustain an environment that acknowledges and harvests different experiences, skills, and perspectives, and gives everyone equal access to opportunity.