Design Manager
- Lead design development across Solar PV, BESS and hybrid projects.
- Manage external design consultants and coordinate engineering disciplines.
- Develop standardised design approaches to improve efficiency and reduce costs.
Design Manager – Renewable Energy
- Sydney, NSW
- $200k + super
- 10% bonus
- Project bonus on top
About the Role
An exciting opportunity for an experienced Design Manager to join a growing renewable energy business, working across utility-scale Solar PV, BESS and hybrid projects.
You will lead and coordinate design development from early-stage concept through to construction, working closely with development, engineering, procurement, consultants, contractors and network stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead design development across Solar PV, BESS and hybrid projects.
- Develop and optimise conceptual designs around site constraints, CAPEX, OPEX, reliability and performance.
- Manage external design consultants and review their technical outputs.
- Coordinate engineering disciplines and key project interfaces.
- Work with procurement and engineering teams on equipment selection and design requirements.
- Manage TNSP design interfaces and identify potential project risks early.
- Review contractor designs to ensure alignment with project requirements.
- Develop standardised design approaches to improve efficiency and reduce costs.
About You
- Relevant tertiary qualification in engineering or a related discipline.
- Strong experience in renewable energy design, ideally across Solar PV and BESS.
- Strong understanding of Australian electrical design practices.
- Experience coordinating multiple engineering disciplines and external consultants.
- Ability to review and challenge designs from a whole-of-project perspective.
- Strong understanding of project schedules, risk and commercial considerations.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Highly organised, proactive and solutions-focused.
- Comfortable working independently in a fast-paced environment.
What's on Offer
- Sydney-based opportunity.
- Work across a diverse portfolio of Solar, BESS and hybrid projects.
- Significant exposure across development, design and delivery.
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
- Opportunity to make a genuine impact within Australia's renewable energy sector.
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Consultant
charlie.stanley@coretalent.com.au
Reference number: BH-27931
Profession:RenewablesDesign
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Company: Core Talent
Date posted: 20th Aug, 2026
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