The Development Manager is responsible for identifying, assessing, and progressing utility-scale renewable energy projects from origination through to construction readiness. The role works across technical, commercial, environmental, and stakeholder streams to deliver high-quality development outcomes.
Key Responsibilities
- Identify and evaluate greenfield, brownfield, repowering, and expansion opportunities.
- Lead projects through development, including land access, planning approvals, environmental assessments, stakeholder engagement, and grid connection activities.
- Manage external consultants, advisors, and contractors.
- Develop project plans, budgets, risk registers, and business cases.
- Monitor project performance, expenditure, and key development milestones.
- Support investment assessments and due diligence activities.
- Manage project handover to construction and delivery teams.
- Build strong relationships with landowners, communities, regulators, network providers, and project partners.
- Integrate health, safety, sustainability, and ESG principles into all development activities.
Qualifications & Experience
- Degree in Engineering, Planning, Environmental Science, Commerce, or a related discipline.
- 5+ years' experience in renewable energy, infrastructure, or the energy sector.
- Demonstrated experience developing renewable energy projects in Australia.
- Experience with solar, wind, BESS, or related technologies.
- Strong project management, stakeholder engagement, and commercial evaluation skills.
- Understanding of Australian energy markets, planning approvals, and regulatory frameworks.
- Commercial and financial analysis
- Stakeholder and community engagement
- Project planning and risk management
- Strong communication and negotiation skills
- Collaborative, proactive, and solutions-focused approach
Other Requirements
- Willingness to travel to project sites as required.
- Current driver's licence.
- Commitment to safety, sustainability, diversity, and inclusion.
Development Manager - Renewable Energy employer: Enemix
Enemix is an exceptional employer that fosters a collaborative and innovative work culture, particularly in the dynamic environment of Melbourne's HV and data centre sectors. Employees benefit from hands-on experience with cutting-edge projects, ample opportunities for professional growth, and a commitment to safety and compliance, making it a rewarding place to advance your engineering career.
