Exciting opportunity to join our Renewables team as Project Manager, New Zealand!
Job Summary:
The Project Manager’s responsibilities will oversee the full development cycle of our projects, with a key focus being on managing the consenting phase and stakeholder relationships.
Location: New Zealand (Auckland)
Responsibilities:
- Oversee our project consenting activities in New Zealand, including:
- project plans and scheduling of development activities such as environmental assessments, the work of contractors and consultants etc.
- contractor management including tendering, contracting, work scopes, project plans, site activities, reviewing deliverables, HSE, progress reporting and financial management.
- Support the Country Manager to originate new project opportunities and in relation to these prospects contribute to:
- a “red flag” review of project opportunities.
- ranking the prospects and recommend decisions for acceptance or rejection.
- negotiation of land agreements.
- Monitor policy consultation opportunities in NZ, identify relevant policies for Yinson to submit on, and work with the Country Manager to provide influential submissions.
- Establish and maintain strong relationships with local partners, developers, community stakeholders, contractors and suppliers.
- Work with internal finance and accounting teams to check and process contractor and consultant invoices.
- Keep up-to-date market knowledge including awareness of outcomes, tactics and lessons learned from activities in the renewable energy industry within NZ.
- Keep the Country Manager and Senior Management team informed about industry developments and changes to local regulations, permits, and compliance requirements related to renewable energy projects, and ensuring that our operations and projects adhere to this.
- Oversee HSE aspects of the projects, maintain good practices, identify corrective actions, recommend improvements, and ensure HSWA compliance including any reporting.
Qualifications and Skills:
- Bachelor’s degree in relevant field.
- Minimum 10 years’ relevant work experience including 5 years’ experience in a similar position.
- Proven track record in project management, project permitting and development, within the renewable energy industry.
- Good understanding of renewable energy technologies, their applications and environmental effects.
- Familiarity and experience of the environmental process for renewable energy projects.
- Excellent stakeholder management skills.
- Familiarity with local energy policies, regulations, and market dynamics.
- Excellent communication and writing skills.
- Fluent English, verbal and written.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, international environment and adapt to changing circumstances.
- Ability to work independently and travel when needed.
- Right to live and work in New Zealand.
- Preference for a candidate to be based in or near Auckland.
About Yinson
Yinson, established in 1983, is a world leading energy solutions provider, with a network of over 1,800 employees working in 16 strategic locations worldwide. Yinson currently operates four business divisions - Offshore Production, Renewables, Green Technologies, and Offshore Marine. Yinson Renewables was established in 2019 and has already positioned itself for growth in a rapidly developing market. Yinson's vision for renewables is to be a major IPP, where we will build, own and operate renewable generating assets. The primary focus will be on onshore wind and solar, but may also include offshore wind, hydro and other opportunities.
We are a dynamic organisation with great customers, an equal opportunity employer, and a culture where people are valued and empowered to deliver amazing results. We are also growing and looking to hire talented and passionate individuals to join our team!
Why Yinson?
Our global team consists of passionate individuals who are highly skilled in their work, and who share a common vision to develop innovative and sustainable solutions. We are a value-based organisation, meaning that we live and operate by the following values: ROADS - Reliable, Open, Adaptable, Decisive and Sustainable. We offer a host of learning and development opportunities, a safe and reliable working environment, and a competitive compensation package.
Yinson is committed to ensuring equal opportunities for all employees. We strive for an inclusive workforce with employees of different cultural, ethnic, and religious backgrounds, perspectives, networks, sexual orientation, functional ability, and language.
Yinson is determined to do our part in the global movement towards a low-carbon, climate resilient environment - In March 2021, we established our Climate Goals to be carbon neutral by 2030 and net zero by 2050. Our climate targets have been set to be fully consistent with the ambitious goals of the Paris Agreement. These form part of Yinson’s overarching sustainability focus that drives us to contribute as much as possible to strengthen the world’s collective foundation for a durable, equitable and sustainable economy.
Applying
If you have the suitable qualifications and skills for this position, please apply as soon as possible by submitting your CV and a cover letter explaining how your background can contribute in this position. Applications are evaluated continuously, and we call in for interviews on an ongoing basis, so do not wait - apply now!
