Project Director

1 day ago

Brisbane, Queensland, Australia Davidson Full time $180,000 - $250,000 per year

About the Company

Iberdrola Australia is helping lead the charge toward a more sustainable future. As part of the global Iberdrola Group-one of the world's largest renewable energy companies with more than 180 years of experience-they combine international expertise with local know-how to deliver smarter, greener energy solutions across the country.

Their current generation portfolio is over 95% renewable and includes nine wind farms, three solar farms, two grid-scale batteries, and two fast-start peaking plants. They continue to invest in new technologies like green hydrogen, smart grids, and offshore wind to support Australia's journey to Net Zero.

With strong financial backing, deep supply chain access, and a proven track record of delivering complex energy projects, Iberdrola Australia offers a unique opportunity to grow your career with a global leader that's shaping the future of energy.

About the role

The Project Director is a leadership role in the Onshore Project Delivery Team and will lead the delivery of large-scale Wind, Solar, and Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) projects. This senior role oversees the full project lifecycle-from financial close through pre-construction, construction, and handover-ensuring assets are delivered safely on time, within budget, and to the highest technical and quality standards. The Project Director is also responsible for providing governance, risk management, and strategic oversight while acting as the key link between project teams, contractors, and senior management. Some of your key responsibilities will include:

  • Lead project managers, site managers, and owner's engineers to deliver projects safely, on schedule, and within budget.
  • Manage contractor performance, contractual changes, and stakeholder relationships, including authorities and network providers.
  • Provide regular project reporting and updates to senior leadership, identifying risks and implementing mitigation strategies.
  • Ensure strict adherence to health, safety, environmental, and compliance standards.
  • Approve and oversee technical due diligence, documentation, and commercial assessments to support business decisions.

About You

The ideal candidate will bring 10-15 years' experience in the delivery of complex, large-scale renewable energy projects, with demonstrated expertise in wind, solar, and battery storage construction. A degree in electrical, civil, or mechanical engineering is required, with postgraduate qualifications in business or project management highly regarded. Chartered Engineer status (Engineers Australia) and/or RPEQ/RPEV registration will be valued. Strong commercial and contractual knowledge, stakeholder management skills, and the ability to lead multi-disciplinary teams are essential. The successful candidate will be a decisive, organised, and collaborative leader with a proven ability to deliver major infrastructure projects to scope, schedule, and budget and who is looking for an organisation that will offer a clear line of sight for progression.

Please apply with current resume in Microsoft Word format only (.doc or .docx). If you would like to have a confidential discussion, please contact Karen Ireland on , quoting reference JN Want to know more about Davidson? Visit us

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