Design Manager

Design Manager

Full-Time 72000 - 88000 $ / year (est.) Hybrid
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At a Glance

  • Tasks: Lead design development for innovative renewable energy projects like Solar PV and BESS.
  • Company: Join a growing renewable energy business making a real impact.
  • Benefits: Competitive salary, bonuses, and a chance to work on diverse projects.
  • Other info: Fast-paced environment with significant exposure to project development and delivery.
  • Why this job: Shape the future of renewable energy while enhancing your career.
  • Qualifications: Tertiary qualification in engineering and experience in renewable energy design.

The predicted salary is between 72000 - 88000 $ per year.

  • Design Manager – Renewable Energy
  • Sydney, NSW
  • 10% bonus
  • Project bonus on top

About the Role

An exciting opportunity for an experienced Design Manager to join a growing renewable energy business, working across utility-scale Solar PV, BESS and hybrid projects.

You will lead and coordinate design development from early-stage concept through to construction, working closely with development, engineering, procurement, consultants, contractors and network stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead design development across Solar PV, BESS and hybrid projects.
  • Develop and optimise conceptual designs around site constraints, CAPEX, OPEX, reliability and performance.
  • Manage external design consultants and review their technical outputs.
  • Coordinate engineering disciplines and key project interfaces.
  • Work with procurement and engineering teams on equipment selection and design requirements.
  • Manage TNSP design interfaces and identify potential project risks early.
  • Review contractor designs to ensure alignment with project requirements.
  • Develop standardised design approaches to improve efficiency and reduce costs.

About You

  • Relevant tertiary qualification in engineering or a related discipline.
  • Strong experience in renewable energy design, ideally across Solar PV and BESS.
  • Strong understanding of Australian electrical design practices.
  • Experience coordinating multiple engineering disciplines and external consultants.
  • Ability to review and challenge designs from a whole-of-project perspective.
  • Strong understanding of project schedules, risk and commercial considerations.
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
  • Highly organised, proactive and solutions-focused.
  • Comfortable working independently in a fast-paced environment.
  • What's on Offer
  • Sydney-based opportunity.
  • Work across a diverse portfolio of Solar, BESS and hybrid projects.
  • Significant exposure across development, design and delivery.
  • Competitive salary and benefits package.
  • Opportunity to make a genuine impact within Australia's renewable energy sector.
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Contact Details:

Core Talent Recruitment Team

We think you need these skills to ace Design Manager

Design Development
Solar PV Expertise
BESS Knowledge
Conceptual Design Optimisation
Project Risk Management
Technical Output Review
Engineering Coordination