Senior Development Manager - Wind in Melbourne: Profession with future

Australia, Melbourne

Fulltime: 40 hrs a week

Experience: 5 years

Closing: November 15, 2024

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Introduction

Our client is a well established private equity firm building a growing pipeline of wind and BESS projects in Australia and are seeking development managers to be responsible for development activities from early stage through to FID. Look after a portfolio of projects in Victoria and be supported by a high performing leadership team.

What are you going to do

Project Development:

Lead the end-to-end development of solar and BESS projects, from greenfield identification through approvals and financing.
Manage teams and external contractors to ensure projects meet timelines and budgets.
Secure necessary permits and licenses, working with local authorities and stakeholders.
Identify and mitigate risks to ensure smooth project progression.

Business Development:

Contribute to the creation of business cases for new renewable energy projects.
Manage due diligence processes for potential acquisitions and partnerships.
Provide input on emerging renewable energy technologies and market opportunities.

Growth Strategy:

Support the company's growth in the Australian market by identifying and developing new project opportunities.
Work closely with senior management to shape the project pipeline and growth strategy.

Reporting & Communication:

Monitor project budgets and timelines, reporting on progress and risks.
Lead stakeholder communications and manage community engagement for project development.

Essential skills and knowledge

Requirements:

Qualifications & Experience:

Skills:

Strong negotiation, communication, and project management skills.
Financial literacy and understanding of renewable energy markets and technologies.

Experience:

Extensive experience in the development of renewable energy projects, particularly solar and BESS.
Proven ability to manage complex projects through all development stages.

Benefits:

Join a leadering PE firm with incentive to delivery green energy projects in Australia.
Attractive bonuses and salaries on offer

What we offer

About Brunel:

Brunel is a recruitment and flexible workforce solution provider which connects talented people with opportunities throughout Australasia and around the world. We specialise in highly skilled roles across a variety of technical, professional, trades and craft disciplines, pairing candidates with industry-leading projects and organisations on a contract, permanent or secondment basis.

Operating in Australasia since 1997, Brunel has major bases of operation in Perth, Sydney, Brisbane and Port Moresby, which are further backed by the strength and reach of a truly global network spanning over 45 countries, 120 offices and 45 years of successful operation.

Brunel is proud to be equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and female candidates.

How to apply:

If you meet the above requirements and would like to be considered for this role, please submit your interest using the 'Apply' button. Applying is quick and easy - just make sure you have the following documents ready to go:

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Cover Letter (optional)

Do you have questions?

If you have any questions or would like to discuss the details of this role, please contact Chris Minehan on 0477 297 722

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