Manager, Business Development, Australia

Manager, Business Development, Australia

Country/Region: AU

City: Sydney

Business Platform: EDPR Australia Pty Ltd

EDP Renewables APAC is the main subsidiary of EDP Group, a global leader in the renewable energy sector and one of the world's largest wind producers. With its headquarters in Singapore, EDP Renewables is the leading sustainable development hub for the Asia Pacific region with activities across nine different markets. Our activities are focused on the design, development, management, and operation of renewable energy sources, namely solar, wind, as well as new technologies such as storage.

EDP is a global energy group leading the Energy Transition, Innovation and Sustainability. Using the technology of the future, we create solutions highly focused on the needs of our people and our customers, never neglecting our role and contributions to society. To achieve our goals, we aim to attract diverse people with high potential through the professional opportunities we create.

Join us to be part of a renewable energy leader that reinvests in society through sustainable projects and social as well as cultural causes. You will have the opportunity to actively participate in our global transformation, by changing tomorrow now.

Overview

We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Renewable Energy Project Development Manager to join our team in New South Wales (NSW), Australia. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing the development stage of multiple renewable energy projects, with a focus on solar and battery energy storage systems (BESS). Experience with wind energy projects is highly desirable.

Key Responsibilities

- Lead and manage the development phase of renewable energy projects, including solar, BESS, and potentially wind projects.

- Oversee project planning, permitting, and regulatory compliance processes.

- Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders, including government agencies, landowners, and contractors.

- Conduct site assessments and feasibility studies to identify suitable project locations.

- Develop and manage project budgets, timelines, and resources.

- Ensure projects meet all technical, environmental, and safety standards.

- Prepare and present project proposals, reports, and updates to senior management.

- Identify and mitigate project risks and challenges.

- Stay up-to-date with industry trends, regulations, and best practices.

Qualifications

- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Environmental Science, Renewable Energy, or a related field.

- Minimum of 5 years of experience in renewable energy project development, with a focus on solar and BESS.

- Preferably, experience with wind energy projects.

- Strong project management skills, with a proven track record of successfully managing multiple projects simultaneously.

- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

- Proficiency in project management software and tools.

Benefits

When you join EDP Renewables APAC, you will have access to:

- Professional experience in a leading global company in the renewables industry with flexible work conditions

- Recognition through remuneration compatible with the role and other additional benefits

- Opportunities for personal and professional development, e.g. cross-cutting projects, mobilities and volunteering

About EDP Group

As a socially responsible company, we incorporate our values and practices with the principles of Diversity and Inclusion. To achieve all our objectives, we intend to attract, develop and retain different profiles, assuming diversity as a key factor and differentiator of fundamental innovation in our organisation. We welcome and value all people, and we are committed to the inclusion and sense of belonging of each person who is part of the EDP Group.

What makes us proud as an employer

- TOP Employer APAC, Singapore 2024 certification

- TOP Employer Europe 2024 certification

- Bloomberg Gender Equality Index 2021

- Top Workplaces US 2021

- Certification in Conciliation (Excellence) by the Más Familia Foundation

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