Company Overview

A leading clean energy platform focused on the development, financing, construction, and operation of utility-scale solar, rooftop generation, onshore wind, and battery storage projects across the Asia-Pacific region.

With over 300 MW of operating assets and approximately 1.5 GW in development across multiple APAC markets, the company combines global technical expertise with entrepreneurial agility. The platform partners with industrials, developers, and investors to deliver high-quality renewable energy assets safely, on time, and on budget.

Backed by a major global infrastructure investor, the business benefits from strong financial backing, disciplined capital deployment, and long-term strategic vision.

Role Overview
The Technical Director will lead engineering, project delivery, and operations & maintenance for a growing renewable energy portfolio in the Philippines. The role will oversee all technical aspects of utility-scale solar and C&I rooftop projects from early-stage development through construction and asset lifecycle management.

Reporting to the Regional Head of Project Delivery, the Technical Director will manage a local technical team of up to 10 professionals and act as a senior technical leader within the country platform.

This position plays a critical role in ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time, on budget, and to international best-practice standards.

Key Responsibilities

Engineering

• Enforce standardized technical specifications for solar PV systems, transmission lines, and substations
• Apply value engineering to optimize cost, performance, and sustainability
• Integrate latest technologies and best practices in renewable systems
• Review and approve engineering designs and documentation
• Coordinate grid interconnection studies and compliance
• Collaborate with regional engineering centers for seamless design integration

Project Management

• Oversee construction and commissioning of solar PV plants and associated infrastructure
• Manage schedules, budgets, and risk mitigation strategies
• Utilize advanced project management tools (MS Project, Primavera, or equivalent)
• Provide regular reporting to regional leadership and JV partners
• Manage EPC contractors and milestone tracking

Operations & Maintenance

• Develop and implement O&M strategy for utility-scale and distributed assets
• Establish preventive and predictive maintenance programs
• Monitor performance using SCADA and analytics
• Manage spare parts, warranties, and vendor relationships
• Drive cost optimization and reliability improvements
• Oversee third-party service providers and SLAs

Commercial & Development Support

• Provide technical input during early-stage development
• Support proposal preparation including design and cost estimates
• Participate in customer meetings when required
• Assist in risk assessment of new projects
• Support M&A technical due diligence and investment committee reporting

HSE & Quality

• Develop and enforce HSE standards
• Ensure compliance with local regulations and international best practices
• Implement QA/QC processes across design, construction, and operations
• Promote a strong safety culture

Contract Management

• Lead technical evaluation and negotiation of EPC contracts
• Ensure risk mitigation in technical agreements
• Demonstrate strong understanding of FIDIC and international contract structures

Leadership

• Lead and mentor a high-performing technical team
• Drive recruitment, succession planning, and team development
• Provide strategic direction aligned with regional objectives
• Foster collaboration and accountability within the organization

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, or Civil); Master’s preferred
• Minimum 10 years’ experience in renewable energy
• Proven track record delivering at least 200 MW of renewable projects
• Experience with solar PV, transmission lines, substations, and battery storage
• Strong project controls, reporting, and risk management capabilities
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
• Familiarity with document management and remote collaboration systems
• Fluent in English
• Willingness to travel frequently within the Philippines

If this opportunity is for you, apply now to be considered.