Project Development Manager(BDM) – Renewable Energy
Core
Lead the full lifecycle of utility-scale Solar and BESS project development in Australia, from greenfield origination and site identification through planning approvals and financial close.
Role type
Senior IC project development manager (renewable energy)
Builds
Utility-scale solar farms and battery energy storage systems (BESS)
Domain
Renewable energy, Australian National Electricity Market (NEM)
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work -> infrastructure
Required skills
greenfield site identification, feasibility assessments, planning approval navigation, BESS technical and regulatory knowledge, grid connection management, commercial business case development, stakeholder negotiation
Preferred skills
experience in Whole Electricity Market (WEM), landowner and First Nations group relations
Technologies
AEMO, NSPs, GPS (Grid Connection Agreements)
Responsibilities
Lead end-to-end project development including site identification and feasibility; Navigate BESS technical and regulatory requirements; Build relationships with landowners, councils, and authorities; Oversee grid enquiry and application processes; Refine project business cases and manage budgets; Provide strategic updates to overseas HQ
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC