Senior Development Manager
Core
Progress utility-scale Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) projects from early-stage development through to Ready to Build, Financial Close, and handover to Construction.
Role type
Senior Development Manager (Utility-scale Energy Storage)
Builds
Utility-scale BESS projects for Australia's energy transition
Domain
Renewable Energy / Energy Storage / Power Systems
Required skills
Utility-scale project development, land acquisition, tenure negotiations, planning approvals, environmental assessments, grid connection coordination, financial close, risk management, budget monitoring, stakeholder engagement, project handover
Preferred skills
BESS experience, NSW planning pathways, State Significant Development, EPBC processes, Generator Performance Standards, AEMO engagement
Technologies
BESS, AEMO, Network Service Providers
Responsibilities
Oversee project scope, schedules, budgets, and risk management; Support land acquisition and site origination; Coordinate grid connection activities; Work across engineering, procurement, offtake, financing, legal, and commercial workstreams; Prepare investment papers for senior leadership; Monitor development milestones; Support financial close and lender due diligence; Coordinate project handover to construction; Provide guidance to junior team members
