Technical Director – Renewables

Our world demands low carbon energy solutions to achieve a Net Zero future.

And as we transition from traditional energy sources to renewable alternatives, you can play a key role in enabling and accelerating this change. 

We’ll support you every step of the way as you join us in finding sustainable energy solutions to make a positive impact that will last for generations. 

Who are we looking for?

Due to strong business and growth opportunities, we are seeking an accomplished and transformative Technical Director – Renewables, to join our high-performing, collaborative and enthusiastic team. This is a delivery role that will lead project teams across BESS, Solar, Wind and beyond where you’ll be involved in a blend of technical, project management and business development. As a Project Director, this role will not only support our New South Wales business but also link in with our broader Power & Future Energy business across Australia and New Zealand. You will also be involved as an Owner’s Engineer across the renewable energy market.

Working with an energetic and high performing team, this position offers a variety of work and will see you involved in:

• Project & design management and leadership, from feasibility & tender through to construction
• Leading the Technical and Commercial direction on Renewable Energy projects as a Project Director
• Support strategic initiatives on developing and growing GHD's Future Energy program, with dedicated attention to renewable opportunities in BESS, Solar and Wind in New South Wales and across Australia
• Collaborating with colleagues across the business (nationally and globally) to manage project resourcing, development and delivery activities 
• Projects that range from pre-FID planning and investigation studies and procurement support through to post-FID delivery phase roles
• Assisting with management of the Quality, HSE, IMS compliance standards and promotion of continuous improvement in our systems and processes  
• Identifying and creating business opportunities for the team and the broader business

What would you bring to the team?

• A bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, with Project Management qualifications also highly regarded
• Minimum 10 - 15 years industry experience, demonstrated local experience on projects in either the BESS, Solar or Wind space 
• CPEng (or ability to obtain) will be valued
• Demonstrated skills in project management and design management – capable of leading large power projects as a Project Director where you’ve lead multi-disciplinary engineering design. Experience as an Owner’s Engineer is also advantageous 
• You have a proactive, self-directed leadership style. You are an enthusiastic, supportive & motivating leader – able to get the best out of their team and comfortable with mentoring and technical supervisory responsibilities
• A natural communicator & strategic thinker who is proactive, professional & collaborative

Interested? Apply online now by submitting your CV and Cover Letter.

GHD is an equal opportunity employer, and we want everyone to be able to fully participate in our recruitment process. We value a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and people of all identities.

GHD embraces hybrid work arrangements to create a work environment focused on well-being, flexibility and productivity where our people can thrive. This supports the diverse needs of our workforce while balancing the benefits of remote working with the value of face-to-face collaboration in the office.

We respectfully ask that no agency resumes be presented at this stage. 

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