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 team-oriented 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
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📌 Project Developer (Brisbane)
🏢 Important Company of the Sector
📍 Brisbane