Development Manager – Sydney

Sydney
Permanent / Full Time

Phillip Riley partners exclusively with an IPP to hire a Development Manager to deliver high-impact renewable energy projects across NSW & VIC.

  • Utility-scale wind, solar and BESS projects
  • Work alongside an experienced dev team - International IPP
  • Seeking 6+ years experience in a renewable energy project development
One of the world’s largest renewable energy companies is exclusively partnering with Phillip Riley on the appointment of a Project Development Manager to support the growth of its Australian development portfolio.

This role will lead multiple renewable energy projects across wind, solar and battery storage from early-stage planning through to Final Investment Decision. You will work closely with internal technical, commercial and legal teams, as well as a broad range of external stakeholders, to ensure projects progress efficiently and responsibly through the development lifecycle.

This is an excellent opportunity for a project development manager to step into a role with an international IPP that has a huge pipeline of work. This is not an origination role.

Key Responsibilities

Project Management
  • Lead the development of renewable energy projects (wind, solar) and firming assets (battery storage).
  • Develop and manage project delivery plans, schedules, workstreams, and resource requirements.
  • Monitor project progress and provide regular updates to stakeholders and senior management.
  • Identify, document, and mitigate project risks.
Early to Late-Stage Development
  • Manage environmental assessments and planning approvals with support from external consultants.
  • Collaborate with internal technical teams to manage procurement, design development, yield assessments, and grid connection studies
Stakeholder & Regulatory Engagement
  • Engage with planning and regulatory bodies to support project approvals.
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with landowners, communities, media, and other stakeholders to support the project’s social licence to operate.
  • Coordinate with internal teams to ensure project priorities and timelines are met.
  • Stay informed on renewable energy policy, regulatory changes, and industry developments.
About You:
  • Ambitious with 6+ years’ professional experience in renewable energy, resources, consulting, planning or a related field
  • Experience in progressing utility-scale wind, solar or BESS project development in NSW
  • The ability to work both autonomously and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Qualifications
  • Bachelor or Master’s degree in Engineering, Commerce, Science, Planning, Property or Law (or similar)
Additional Requirements
  • Willingness to travel interstate and to regional project sites
  • Full Australian driver’s licence
  • Full Australian working rights
What’s on Offer
  • Exposure to utility-scale renewable and storage projects
  • The opportunity to develop within a globally recognised renewable energy business
  • Strong internal support and clear development pathways
  • Competitive remuneration aligned to experience
Our client is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from diverse backgrounds.

For a confidential discussion, please contact Anna Spain on +61 (0)3 9192 9920 or email anna@phillipriley.com.au.
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