Development Manager - Renewables

Your New CompanyThis is an excellent opportunity to join a leading renewable energy business that is expanding its development portfolio across Australia. Supported by strong investors and a growing pipeline of large scale solar and battery projects, the company is helping drive Australia’s clean energy transformation. You will be part of a high performing and forward thinking team that values initiative, accountability, and collaboration.Your New RoleAs Development Manager, you will lead renewable energy projects from early stage concept through to investment approval and handover to delivery. You will manage all aspects of project development including site identification, feasibility, environmental assessments, planning approvals, grid connections, and stakeholder engagement.Key Responsibilities • Manage projects through all stages of development from concept to financial close • Conduct feasibility studies, due diligence, and risk assessments to support investment decisions • Coordinate planning approvals and environmental permitting processes • Liaise with network service providers, regulators, and planning authorities on grid connections • Collaborate with internal teams across engineering, finance, legal, and delivery • Build and maintain relationships with landowners, councils, and community stakeholders • Manage budgets, forecasts, and business cases to ensure strategic and commercial alignmentYour ExperienceTo succeed in this role, you will bring: • 5 to 8 years of experience in renewable energy or infrastructure project development • Strong understanding of environmental and planning frameworks, and grid connection processes • Proven ability to manage multidisciplinary development activities to investment readiness • Strong commercial acumen and familiarity with project finance metrics such as IRR and NPV • Excellent stakeholder engagement, communication, and leadership skills • A proactive, outcome-driven mindset and the ability to work both independently and collaborativelyIf this opportunity aligns with your background, click Apply Now or contact Sefa Prasad on 0483 945 772 for a confidential discussion.