Job Description Key responsibilities 1. Technical leadership and project lifecycle support Provide engineering leadership from early origination and site screening through to operations, including capacity layouts, concept design, constructability reviews and CAPEX inputs. Oversee technical due diligence, resource monitoring campaigns, yield analysis and revenue assessments in collaboration with development, investments and energy markets teams. Own and refine standard technical specifications and Principal Project Requirements (PPRs) for solar, BESS, substations and wind balance‑of‑plant, incorporating lessons learned from operating and under‑construction assets. 2. Design, standards, systems and tools Build internal design and yield capabilities utilising tools such as PVsyst, PVDesign/RatedPower, AutoCAD and specialist wind software, including guidelines and QA processes. Implement and maintain engineering and construction standards, templates and reporting structures (e.g. design criteria, SLDs, cable schedules, technical specifications, construction reporting). Champion the adoption of digital tools and implementation of innovative process (e.g. document management, modelling platforms) and investigate use of AI and automation to streamline workflows. 3. Construction interface and delivery support Work closely with the Project Director and Project Managers to provide technical oversight during procurement, construction, commissioning and operation. Support EPC and BOP procurement, including technical scopes, evaluation, clarifications and negotiation of high‑value contracts (EPC, BESS supply, substation, grid connection). Provide technical support to 3rd‑party Owner’s Engineers and site representatives, ensuring quality, safety, performance and compliance objectives are met. 4. Leadership, people and stakeholder management Line‑manage and mentor a growing team of engineers, creating clear development pathways for subject‑matter experts and future project leaders. Work collaboratively across the broader Octopus Australia business (investments, development, HSE, legal, energy markets, asset management) to align priorities and manage trade‑offs across the portfolio. Represent Octopus with external stakeholders including OEMs, technical advisors, contractors, lenders’ advisors and key industry bodies, building strong long‑term partnerships.
