Senior Technical Manager

About Us

Blue Power Partners provide market-leading support in developinglarge-scale renewable energy projects. We work across the sector with a range of developers and technology companies to manage, oversee and optimize development and construction optimization of onshore wind, solar, pumped hydroelectric, battery and hydrogen projects.

Blue Power Partners was established to accelerate the green transition. We believed then and still believe the renewable industry can do faster and smarter by challenging the view of what is possible to force a change from fossil fuels to renewable energy sources.

Our purpose is simple and sustainable. We aspire to build renewable solutions that profit our people and our partners. We’re passionately committed to renewable energy. Our mission is to constantly challenge the view of what is possible to force sustainable change.

The Role

We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Technical Manager to lead assurance, development and delivery pathways of all engineering and technical aspects of one of our landmark Pumped Hydro Energy Storage (PHES) projects. This is a permanent full time position based out of our South Bank office in Brisbane. As our technical SME you will own and lead the assurance of all client-side technical and engineering tasks, ensuring quality, efficiency and adherence to timelines and budgets.

The ability to optimise the business case of projects through assurance of the value engineering process will be essential. The ability to engage in the commercial and technical aspects of Owner’s Engineer, reference design, EPC, CTA and O&M contract tender and negotiation processes, including tender response reviews and development and negotiation of employer’s requirements and performance guarantees will be essential.

Due to the nature of this role, we require the successful candidate to have significant experience in the renewable energy sector as a technical SME for PHES projects.

About You

• Relevant civil or mechanical engineering bachelor’s or master’s degree
• Extensive experience leading the engineering team or sub-team on large hydro, dams or tunnelling projects essential
• An analytic mindset with the ability to identify and summarise complex topics in a structured and concise way
• Basic understanding of the grid connection process in Australia
• Strong attention to detail and organisation, ability to prioritise and meet demanding deadlines

Our Culture

We believe that some values are inherent in our company and amongst colleagues. A professional and honest approach towards clients, partners, and employees based on Trust, Entrepreneurship, and Balance is an integrated part of our culture.

Our diverse people are the foundation of our success. We aim to foster an entrepreneurial and sustainable working environment with a strong balance and healthy working habits to retain and attract talented people. Work and personal life should fit together. We are committed to building a working culture of flexibility to support your lifestyle.

You will be joining a global consultancy within the renewable energy space, with the ability to make an impact in what you do. We have a high-performing culture who value people first. We challenge the view of what is possible.

If this sounds like the perfect role for you, we’d love to hear from you. If you feel you only meet some of the criteria, we still encourage you to apply.

We respectfully request no agency applications or approaches. Blue Power Partners will not be responsible for any agency fees related to unsolicited resumes being sent to anyone here in our business

How to apply

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Contact
Blue Power Partners, Brisbane, Australia
88 Tribune Street, Suite 31, Level 11
4101 South Brisbane
Australia Queensland