Our reputable client is focused on developing a portfolio of renewable energy projects delivering benefits to the wider community to help with the growing demand. They have a number of exciting and flagship projects in the pipeline, and given the company’s growth plans, an chance has arisen for an experienced Development Manager to join them.
The Role:
Some of the duties will include:
Managing landholder relationships and negotiation of landowner agreements.
Actively engage with key project stakeholders, including landowners, local authorities and AEMO.
Working with the local community to ensure development success and excellence in community engagement.
Prepare permit applications until approval is granted
Review and negotiate all contracts applicable to the project with a focus on pre-construction including PPA, environmental contracts, grid connection plus all other key elements of the project.
Confidently liaise with lawyers regarding contract matters and reviews/amendments applicable.
Manage project development activities to achieve development and grid connection approval until financial close of the project.
Manage preparation of project development schedules and budgets.
Manage project meetings with the allocated project team across different business units.
Acting as the key contact for internal departments including Engineering & Construction, Legal and, Finance.
The Person:
3 years plus experience in a Development Manager role with a focus on projects in Australia.
Experience of high voltage, transmission projects would be highly regarded.
Have excellent communication skills with the ability to engage with the local community.
Demonstrated experience in contract negotiation skills, with a thorough understanding of contracts with a high attention to detail across all aspects of a project.
Experience of leading projects into the construction phase.
An ability to multi-task and step into other duties of the project as required.
Tertiary qualified with bachelor's degree qualification in Engineering, Planning, Workplace, or other relevant field
Full working rights in Australia.
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📌 Development Manager Melbourne, Victoria
🏢 Hunter Philips Executive Search
📍 Melbourne
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