Development Manager

5 days ago


Paddington, Australia TransGrid Full time
  • Proudly making a difference with the transition to renewable energy
  • High performing, diverse, inclusive, and supportive team
  • Based in Ultimo with hybrid work arrangements

About us

At Transgrid, we play crucial role in connecting electricity generators to the distribution network that power homes and businesses - we operate over 13,000km of high voltage transmission wires and 110 substations in NSW and the ACT.

This is an exciting time to join us. As Australia transitions to renewable energy, we are ensuring the transmission system can deliver clean and reliable energy to support the transformation. You will have an opportunity to make a real difference and leave a legacy.

Not only does our work improve the lives of millions, from lighting up sports fields, schools and homes, to powering the wheels of commerce and everything else in between, we are also leading the transition to a clean energy future – and you can be a part of it.

About the opportunity

Reporting to the Bid Director within a growing team working across multiple projects ($80m to $500m), you will prepare capital and operating cost estimates for both substation and transmission line projects, customer connections, non-regulated works, asset replacement strategies, major operating projects and non-network projects. You will also have your own team to manage, coach and mentor.

  • Management of technical responses to bids and opportunities, project scoping and design coordination for non-prescribed projects, including option feasibility studies.
  • Review and utilize the cost estimation databases and tool to develop accurate project estimates, including analysis of project data to provide relevant benchmarking;
  • Attend and take an active role in risk and opportunity assessment workshops and develop project contingency as an outcome of this;
  • Provide estimating leadership, supervision and support to other team members.
  • Support the maintenance of estimating systems, databases, risk processes and tools to ensure the accuracy of project estimates.

Office based role with occasional travel to projects sites (mainly NSW).

About you

You’ll need business acumen, insight, and agility to respond to competitive pressures and to hand over complete, accurate, appropriate, and affordable projects for delivery.

  • Knowledge of the high voltage transmission industry and industry reform objectives
  • Thorough understanding of the role and requirements of planning in regulatory agencies and of the regulatory approvals process associated with high voltage transmission assets in NSW
  • Extensive experience in engineering project management in the energy industry and / or delivery of high voltage transmission capital projects
  • Proven ability to manage a team of technical specialists and professional staff, providing guidance, mentoring, and coaching
  • Excellent analytical and problem solving skills coupled with an understanding of emerging technologies and stakeholder expectations

Recognition & Reward

In return for your hard work, we have numerous benefits and initiatives to support you personally and professionally including but not limited to private health insurance discount, motor vehicle lease plan, career development support, study assistance program and workplace flexibility.

Applications close end of day Sunday 7th July 2024

Please note, our vacancy close dates may be subject to change, we will assess applications as they are received. We do not accept agency introductions as Transgrid operates a direct sourcing model. 

Transgrid is committed to Health and Safety, the Environment, Equal Employment Opportunity, Diversity and Ethical Practices. All applicants are expected to demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to these areas.



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