Lead Renewable Engineer

🏢 GHD
📍 AUCKLAND, New ZealandOn-site
📅 Posted: 6mo ago🔄 Updated: 5mo ago
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Lead Renewable Engineer role based in New Zealand, focusing on major solar, wind, and battery storage renewable energy projects. Responsibilities include building and strengthening client relationships, serving as primary contact for large projects, directing multidisciplinary teams, leading bid and proposal processes, and developing long-term partnerships with generators and developers. Requires a recognized degree in Electrical Engineering (or related discipline) and 15+ years in renewable energy, with strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills. The position supports a hybrid work model with in-office days and regional engagement across New Zealand and the Pacific.
Required Skills
Soft Skills & Professional Competencies
○Team Leadership○Communication○Stakeholder Management
Business, Sales & Management
○Project Management○Proposal Development○Client Relationship Management○Commercial Awareness
Information Technology
○SOAR○Tailwind CSS○Responsive Design
Engineering, Construction & Trades
○Construction Management
Requirements
Senior Renewable Energy Leader with a recognized bachelor-level degree in Electrical Engineering and at least 15 years of renewable energy experience, particularly in solar project development and construction. Must demonstrate strong leadership, client relationship management, and proven ability to deliver multidisciplinary projects, develop proposals, and win business. Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills are required, with a proactive, commercially aware mindset and a commitment to sustainable outcomes. Hybrid work model in New Zealand with opportunities across the Pacific; role involves leadership of major projects and direct client engagement.
Description

Help us build the future and we’ll help you build a rewarding and purposeful career. 

Our global network is made up of architects, designers, planners, engineers, and environmental scientists all working towards the same goal. 

We’re strengthening our leadership team in Renewable Energy – New Zealand.

The GHD Power & Future Energy group in New Zealand continues to grow, and we’re seeking a highly experienced Renewable Energy Leader to complete our team.

This role is pivotal in shaping the future of renewable energy delivery across Aotearoa and the Pacific.

As the energy landscape rapidly evolves, the Renewable Lead will play a critical role in identifying and leading major solar, wind, and battery storage projects, supporting our clients to achieve their decarbonisation, sustainability and investment objectives.

About the role:

This is a senior, client-facing leadership position designed for a dynamic professional who will:

  • Build and strengthen key client relationships in collaboration with the Business Group Lead and Market Leads
  • Act as the primary point of contact for major renewable energy projects
  • Direct multidisciplinary project teams, taking on Design or Project Manager responsibilities
  • Spearhead bid and proposal processes, from client engagement from solution development to go/no go and remain involved throughout delivery. 
  • Develop long-term partnerships with leading generators and independent developers. 
  • Serve as a trusted advisor to clients, proactively identifying opportunities for sustainable growth
  • Focus on projects across New Zealand and the Pacific, with opportunities to engage across the wider APAC market

You’ll bring:

  • A recognized degree in Electrical Engineering (preferred) or a related discipline
  • 15 plus years’ experience in renewable energy, particularly in the development and construction of solar projects
  • Strong technical understanding of renewable generation and associated infrastructure
  • Proven leadership in project delivery, proposal development, and client-winning pursuits
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
  • A proactive, commercially aware, and solutions-oriented mindset
  • A strong commitment to collaboration, integrity, and delivering sustainable outcomes

Click ‘Apply’ to submit your CV or reach out to Zen Chua at [email protected] for more information.

If you’re passionate about shaping the future of renewable energy and ready to lead high-impact projects with a globally respected consultancy, we’d love to connect with you.

Know someone who could be a great fit? Please share this opportunity within your network.

Our Hybrid Work Model:

Be part of the dynamic culture! Our workplace thrives on a hybrid model, combining in-office collaboration and flexibility. Join us in office, three days a week to contribute, connect and excel in our vibrant environment.

Ki GHD, ka ākina te kaimahi e mātou kia tutuki ōna ake moemoeā. Nā te mea, ko te kaha o te tangata te tuarā o te pakihi. Nā reira, he hiahia nō mātou ki te whiwhi kaimahi nō ngā ahurea tuakiri maha, nō whenua rerekē, tane mai, wahine mai.

At GHD we encourage individual achievement and recognize the strength of a diverse workforce. GHD is committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunities and invites applications from people of all nationalities, genders, and cultural backgrounds.

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

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