Description:
Lead the origination and development of complex energy infrastructure projects within a global PPP and concessionaire model.
Why Join Ferrovial?
This is a rare opportunity to lead the development of a new portfolio of energy assets in Australia, backed by one of the world’s leading infrastructure investors. Ferrovial brings deep global experience in PPP and concession delivery and is committed to building a long-term presence in the Australian energy sector.
You will join at a formative stage of growth, with access to decision-makers, capital, and the autonomy to shape strategy and delivery.
The Role
ACRWORLD is working with Ferrovial Energy to appoint a Head of Energy Infrastructure – Australia. Ferrovial is a global infrastructure leader, listed on Nasdaq (USA), Euronext Amsterdam, and IBEX 35 (Spain), with a strong track record delivering major PPP and long-term concession projects across transport, energy, and social infrastructure.
With a growing focus on the Australian energy transition, Ferrovial Energy is targeting opportunities in transmission, storage, and renewable energy generation. This newly created leadership role will be critical in shaping and delivering the company’s long-term investment strategy in Australia.
Key responsibilities include:
- Identify and assess opportunities initially across energy transmission, projects with the view to move into renewable generation
- Lead engagement with government departments, market bodies, and regulators
- Secure land access, permits, and approvals for early-stage projects
- Manage technical and commercial feasibility assessments
- Develop project structures aligned with PPP and concession frameworks
- Support financial modelling, investment cases, and funding strategies
- Build relationships with joint venture partners and service providers
- Work closely with internal construction and delivery teams to support project execution
Candidate Profile
We are seeking someone with a deep understanding of the commercial, regulatory, and delivery frameworks that underpin PPP and concession infrastructure projects.
The successful candidate will likely bring:
- 8+ years’ experience in the origination and development of major infrastructure / renewable projects
- Background working with or for a concessionaire, investor, developer, or asset operator
- Project financing - Strong commercial and regulatory knowledge of Australian infrastructure markets
- Experience managing government relationships and tender processes
- Understanding of long-term contracts, risk allocation, and project finance principles
- Technical understanding of high-voltage transmission or renewable energy projects is required
- Engineering, legal, commercial, or finance qualifications are all relevant
Head of Energy Infrastructure – Australia
Location: North Sydney
Sector: Energy Infrastructure (Transmission)
Employer: Ferrovial Energy
Retained Search Partner: ACRWORLD
Contact: Chris Cooper | 0411 329 635
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