Presentation of EDF Renewables

EDF Renewables is a world leader in renewable energy electricity. The company develops, builds and operates clean energy power plants in more than 20 countries both for our own account and for third parties.

Its development is mainly focused on wind and solar photovoltaic power. EDF Renewables operates mostly in Europe and North America but is continuing to grow by moving into promising emerging regions such as Brazil, China, India, South Africa, Middle East and South-East Asia. The company has strong positions in offshore wind power, but also in other areas of the renewable energies industry such as energy storage.

As of Dec 31st 2021 the company's net installed capacity stands at 10.1 GW and net capacity under construction at 2.2 GW.

 

We're committed to providing future generations with the means to power their lives in the most economic, environmental and socially responsible ways possible.

Job description

EDF Renewables is currently developing solar project opportunities in Australia. As a response to that, EDF Renewables Australia is looking for a:

 

RENEWABLE ENERGY DEVELOPMENT MANAGER (M/F)

 

You will be in charge of overseeing and leading major solar energy projects  through development and DA procesess to approvals. The role will analyse and coordinate resource assessment, land tenure, development approval, cultural heritage and environmental constraints and working closely with internal and external stakeholders.

 

Your responsibilities:

• Identify potential development sites and take ownership of feasibility analysis and due diligence studies and with that identify network, land and environmental constraints  and resource characteristics

• Initiate new projects and progress the development of EDF's Renewables development portfolio through a structured project plan.

• Lead the project development of several projects in parallel, including lead the site  selection and land option negotiations, preliminary design and DA process.

• Develop and implement project plans and manage project lifecycle from predevelopment phases through to approvals.

• Coordinate development approvals and EPBC.

• Oversee land tenure for the projects.

• Implement and manage quality management systems across projects, ensuring that project deliverables meet the required quality standards.

• Responsible in providing regular progress reports against project plans, reporting to project stakeholders and management.

• Develop and maintain strong working relationships with internal project teams, external 
  stakeholders, and local communities and proactively communicate project objectives, 
  risks, and opportunities.

• Identify and manage project risks, ensuring that appropriate risk management strategies  are in place to mitigate risks and manage issues as they arise.

• Ensure compliance with all relevant regulatory requirements and standards both State  and National levels

Qualifications and experience

Experience: At least 5 years' of experience in a similar development role within the utility scale renewable energy industry (Wind, Solar or BESS) from conception through to approvals.

 

Education: A degree in engineering, environment, project management, planning or a related field.

 

Languages: English; French fluency an advantage.

 

Qualities sought:

• Development experience in utility scale Solar, Wind or BESS is essential, ideally in Australia.

• Knowledge of relevant regulatory requirements and standards.

• Experience managing and developing project teams.

• Proven ability to identify and manage risks associated with projects.

• Ability to manage project timeline and budgets.

• Excellent communication and leadership skills with the ability to develop and maintain strong working relationships.

• Ability to work well under pressure, manage competing priorities and meet tight deadlines.

• Demonstrated commitment to health, safety and environmental management.

 

Location: Sydney with regular travel interstate

 

This is an exciting opportunity for a Senior Development Manager to join a dynamic and growing company in the renewable energy sector. If you meet the above qualifications and are interested in this opportunity, please submit your application for consideration. To facilitate the examination of your application by our English-speaking managers, we thank you for applying in English.