AddressAbout us:
ACEnergy is located in Melbourne, Victoria specialising in Renewable Energy Development and Engineering Procurement and Construction (EPC). Our solution includes but is not limited to Site Acquisition, Development Application, Engineering Design, Grid Studies, Connection Application, Procurement Arrangement, International and Domestic logistics, Civil, Mechanical and Electrical installation, HV Switching, SCADA control and full Project Management from project planning to practical completion and handover. The Project Management team manages a portfolio of greenfield utility-scale solar projects and Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS).
Primary Objective:
As part of the ACEnergy Development team, you have a responsibility for securing land agreements, conducting internal environmental and planning due diligence assessments, coordinating specialist consultants to support planning applications and conduct attend community consultations.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Development of professional relationships at all levels to maximize penetration and create ongoing opportunities.
- Manage communication flow to ensure a clear understanding of project progress.
- Manage interaction with a wide variety of Government Departments, both State and Federal, to gain relevant approvals.
- Selection of relevant consultants/experts to provide supporting services to specific project needs.
- Manage output and quality of providers, community consultation when required.
- Active involvement in relevant industry forums to raise company profile.
- Securing options and leases and site-specific permits.
- Site Identification and initiation.
- Project status reporting regularly internally and as required to meet client needs.
- Land Lease negotiations and acquisitions.
Qualifications and Experience:
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Business Administration, or related discipline.
- Proven experience in project development, particularly in securing land agreements and navigating the environmental and planning due diligence process.
- Knowledge of town planning and the development approval process at both state government and council levels.
- Demonstrated success in negotiating land leases, acquisitions, and site-specific permits.
- Track record of managing project budgets and schedules.
Desirables:
- Membership in relevant professional bodies or associations.
- Additional certifications in environmental assessments or project management.
Competencies:
- Stakeholder Engagement: Proven ability to engage effectively with internal and external stakeholders at all levels.
- Project Management: Creation and management of project management programs and budgets.
- Communication Skills: Strong communication, negotiation, and influencing skills.
- Technical Proficiency: Highly proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Adobe Acrobat programs.
- Industry Involvement: Active involvement in relevant industry forums to enhance the company's profile.
- Document Control: Excellent document control and filing skills.
- Team Collaboration: Experience working in a diverse and multidisciplinary team of project managers, engineers, accountants, procurement, and specialist consultants.
