Wa Renewable Energy Business Development Leader

Arup’s purpose, shared values and collaborative approach has set us apart for over 75 years, guiding how we shape a better world.

Due to significant growth and a solid future pipeline for Energy Projects across Australia and beyond, Arup has created a new opportunity for a Technical Energy Leader to continue building the national capability.

This this role is focused on providing leadership and support with projects, primarily focused on but not limited to wind, solar pv, electrical transmission and distribution, hydrogen production (electrolysis and supporting infrastructure), battery energy storage, pumped hydro design.

**What will I do?**
- Lead the growth of Arup’s brand and services across Western Australia and the broader Australasian market by cultivating strong client relationships and driving business opportunities.
- Collaborate with Business Leaders to secure a robust project pipeline, negotiate high-value contracts, and ensure alignment with strategic goals.
- Serve as a key representative of Arup at industry and client events, both regionally and nationally, to enhance our market presence and influence.
- Drive knowledge sharing and skills development across the region, ensuring that Arup remains at the forefront of innovation and expertise in the energy sector.
- Provide strategic vision for the growth of Arup’s energy capabilities, setting clear priorities for investment, research, and future-focused initiatives.
- Oversee the successful delivery of energy-related projects, primarily in Western Australia, while ensuring effective coordination of teams and resources within budget and time constraints.

**What will I bring?**
- Recognised relevant tertiary qualifications.
- Relevant industry project experience within a consulting or government business environment.
- Membership of relevant professional institutions/professional peer bodies or significant credit towards eligibility for membership.
- Proven working knowledge of relevant legislation, regulations, codes of practice, and guidelines - and related procedures including OH&S.
- Solid experience in putting together tenders for projects covering different resources and locations, considering both the cost and benefit.

**What we offer you**

At Arup, we care about each member’s success, so we can grow together.
Guided by our values, we provide an attractive total reward package that recognises the contribution of each of our members to our shared success. As well as competitive, fair, and equitable pay, we offer a career in which all of our members can belong, grow and thrive - through benefits that support health and wellbeing, a wide range of learning opportunities and many possibilities to have an impact through the work they do.

We are owned in trust on behalf of our members, giving us the freedom, with personal responsibility, to set our own direction and choose work that aligns with our purpose and adds to Arup’s legacy. Our members collaborate on ambitious projects to deliver remarkable outcomes for our clients and communities. Profit Share is a key part of our reward, enabling eligible members to share in the results of our collective efforts.

**Explore the perks of a career with Arup Australia**:

- Hybrid working policy and flexible working hours.
- Paid parental leave for the primary carer of 16 weeks or 32 weeks at half pay and as well as generous unpaid leave benefits.
- Paid parental leave for the support carer of 4 weeks plus the opportunity to access extra paid and unpaid leave if you later become the primary carer.
- Birthday leave
- Annual leave loading
- Ability to purchase additional leave of up to 20 days for permanent employees.
- International mobility opportunities
- Insurances (life & income protection)
- Interest free solar energy and bicycle loans
- Novated car lease
- Ovasaver including discounts, vouchers, cashback, and exclusive offers on more than 300 retailers.

**Different people, share values**

Arup does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies.

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