Senior Development Manager

Ren and BESS • Melbourne CBD, Victoria 3000, Australia • Full-time
AI Job Summary
  • 10–15 years in energy project development with exposure to renewable projects, business development, project management,
  • Proven track record managing large-scale renewable energy projects from development to execution.
  • Experience with land access/approvals, stakeholder engagement, connection & performance approvals, and power system

Role Type

On-site • Permanent • Full-time • Mid-level Senior

Description

The Senior Development Manager is responsible for managing all aspects of project development,

including land access and approvals, stakeholder engagement with landholders, local councils, state government agencies, and Powerlink, as well as overseeing connection approvals, Generator Performance Standard approvals, and power system modelling in collaboration with internal and external consultants. The Senior Development Manager will also manage technical aspects such as equipment selection and engineering optimisation, with support from EDF head office and OEMs.

The role encompasses developing and implementing project contracting strategies, conducting constructability reviews, and producing accurate and deliverable project schedules, including logistics planning for material delivery to site.

The Senior Development Manager will identify, assess, and mitigate project risks, manage all aspects of HSE and compliance, oversee the project development budget, and prepare the investment case with support from head office. Additional responsibilities include reporting,

supporting due diligence for project acquisitions, and ensuring the successful coordination of multi-faceted project streams to achieve optimal outcomes for both the project and the business.