Renewable Energy Manager / Team Leader

What if you could do the kind of work the world needs? At WSP, you can access our global scale, contribute to landmark projects and connect with the brightest minds in your field to do the best work of your life. You can embrace your curiosity in a culture that celebrates new ideas and diverse perspectives. You can experience a world of opportunity and the chance to shape a career as unique as you. As the premier design, engineering and environmental consultancy in Aotearoa New Zealand, WSP exists to future-proof our cities and environment. We are proud to have the blueprint of Aotearoa New Zealand in our DNA and our 2,500 expert professionals in 35 offices are united by the common purpose of creating positive, long-lasting impacts on the communities we serve. Renewable Energy Lead - Power & Energy The Renewable Energy Lead provides strategic and operational leadership to the Renewable Energy sub-sector in WSP to achieve exceptional outcomes for our clients and our stakeholders, maximising commercial and project outcomes. Reporting to the Director of Power & Energy, you will establish, implement, and deliver on growth and capability plans. This is an opportunity to establish and foster global WSP connections leveraging world-wide expertise for the New Zealand market. We are looking for an industry leader who can drive local client engagement, grow business development, and champion technical excellence, in addition to contributing to and helping to shape national strategy for the growth of the New Zealand generation market. You’ll be an existing or emerging leader, and a role model for delivery of complex projects in the power and energy sector. This is a hands-on leadership role in an exciting growth area and would suit a programme director who enjoys technical delivery and client contact. About you: Minimum 10 years professional experience as a project manager, CRM or in programme delivery Relevant qualification and experience in renewable energy project development 7+ years’ experience as advisory consultant in wind, solar or battery energy storage People leadership – will lead teams of professionals engaged in all stages of project development Good interpersonal skills and professional brand to bring in business Successful business development track record including leading key pursuits Technical report writing to high standard Enjoy both hands on delivery and working towards the sector strategic goals Able to travel around NZ for projects or to meet with clients Imagine a better future for you and a better future for us all. WSP NZ has proudly earned its place among the top five employers to work for in Aotearoa New Zealand, as recognised in Randstad's latest employer survey. In addition, WSP has been listed as one of TIME’s 2023 top 100 companies globally for employees. Join our close-knit community of talented individuals who share your passion for making a positive impact. Our global team includes more than 69,000 employees, working together to make a difference in communities both close to home and around the world. With us, you can. Apply today. We will review applications as they come in, so if this opportunity sounds like you, don’t wait to apply!