Development Manager

About Energy Bay

Energy Bay is rapidly expanding along the renewable energy value chain and across multiple geographies, with the goal of decarbonising industry.

Established in 2016, Energy Bay offers specialised distributed renewable energy solutions to facilitate enterprise customers and property landlords through the energy transition. Founded on the values of innovation, value creation and social responsibility, Energy Bay is backed by impact capital from Australia's largest private financial sponsors, including Grok Ventures, Soletto and Skip Capital.

We are seeking a commercially driven Development Manager to play a pivotal leadership role in driving and coordinating all aspects of renewable energy and embedded network project development—from initial concept through to investment approval and seamless transition to the delivery team. This Senior role ensures each project is strategically aligned, commercially optimised, and technically robust, while upholding Energy Bay's standards for compliance, safety, and performance.

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Energy Bay Culture

Energy Bay has a distinctly unique, transparent, and constructive company culture. We are a team focused on maximising the scale and impact we create in the energy transition. We are seeking to build on our existing culture and create a diverse team with wide range personal and professional experience, with a long-term focus on execution and the highest standards of delivery.

Our Vision: Generating Change

Our Mission: Your Partner in Delivering Decentralised Net Zero Solutions

Our values are Zero Harm | Enduring Solutions | Customer Driven | Trusted Partner

As the Development Manager with Energy Bay Developments, you will:

• Lead the Project and Program Development: including overseeing end-to-end project development—from inception to investment approval and delivery handover.

• Ensuring feasibility through rigorous technical, financial, and risk analysis.

• Identify and unlock value creation opportunities, ensuring projects consistently achieve or surpass targeted IRR and NPV benchmarks.

• Collaborate cross-functionally to define scope, budgets, and timelines aligned with portfolio objectives and Energy Bay's strategic EBFM pillars.
  Lead financial oversight across project development, including budgeting, forecasting, and investment case preparation.
  Monitor expenditure and ensure compliance with financial governance, while identifying value optimisation opportunities to meet or exceed IRR/NPV targets.
• Support strategic procurement through tendering and evaluation of key consultants and partners.
• Act as the senior client representative in project control groups and strategic forums, fostering strong stakeholder relationships and ensuring alignment between client expectations and project delivery outcomes.
• Lead the seamless transition from development to delivery, ensuring comprehensive handover documentation, stakeholder approvals, and operational readiness.
• Drive continuous improvement across development and delivery workflows, enhancing efficiency, quality, and alignment with strategic objectives.
• Model high ethical and professional standards, fostering a culture of integrity, accountability, and excellence across all stakeholder interactions.

You will be successful in the role if you:

• Minimum 8-10 years demonstrated experience in renewable energy or infrastructure development applications.

• Proven ability with a strong track record of managing regulatory approvals (EIC/AER) development applications (DAs), investment committee submissions, and grid connection processes.

• Extensive expertise in project and program management frameworks, systems, and integrated work management methodologies.
• Excellent organisational skills written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively across technical and non-technical audiences.
• Highly disciplined and organised, with a proven ability to manage competing priorities, meet critical deadlines, and deliver against program milestones in dynamic environments.
• Thrives in high-pressure environments, with a proven ability to pivot and work in an agile workplace.
• Well-honed financial and commercial acumen, with deep expertise in IRR, NPV, and value optimisation strategies to drive investment performance and strategic decision-making.
• Demonstrated capability in anticipating potential challenges and implementing pro-active risk management and mitigation strategies to safeguard project outcomes.
• A solid understanding of electrical, solar and battery construction or infrastructure development practices is strongly desired.
• Demonstrated leadership and team management experience with the ability to mentor and develop staff.
• Build and maintain effective relationships with both internal and external clients & stakeholders.
• Have an affinity with Energy Bay's Mission and Values.

You'll love working here because:

• We're a successful, fast-growing company with an entrepreneurial vibe.
• We love to promote internally and offer development opportunities through training and coaching.
• Opportunities for further training and certification in the renewable energy sector.
• You get to work with a smart, experienced leadership team that are open to fresh ideas.
• We believe in responsibility and reward you for taking initiative.
• We have a great work culture, come and join our team

Ready to generate change?

If you're driven by the opportunity to create meaningful impact and aspire to contribute to a purpose-led, high-growth organisation, we invite you to join us on this exciting journey.

Apply now and take the next step in your career with Energy Bay