Development Manager

• Power the future, together with ENGIE!
• Join our Renewables Development team!
• Hybrid & located at our Freshwater Place offices in Southbank

ENGIE is a global energy player with over 97,000 employees across more than 30 countries. All of our teams’ efforts are unified in support of the transition to a carbon-neutral economy, by providing innovative energy solutions to households, businesses and communities.

Our global ambition, as a pioneer of the renewable energy transition, is to champion carbon-neutral energies and achieve an affordable, reliable net-zero energy system by 2045.

Zero. You may think it’s nothing, but to us at ENGIE… zero is everything!

The opportunity:

ENGIE is committed to developing an efficient power generation portfolio in Australia comprising renewable and non-renewable sources. We aim to generate over 3,000 MW of energy through solar, wind and industrial-grade batteries to help Australia achieve a more sustainable, affordable and dependable energy network.

Globally, ENGIE added 3.9 GW of renewable capacity in 2022, bringing the total 100% renewable installed capacity to nearly 38 GW at end-2022. By 2030, 58% of the Group’s energy production will be renewable.

We are seeking an experienced Development Manager to lead the charge in managing the entire lifecycle of development, from origination to financial close. The successful applicant will join the existing Renewables Development team, and will report to the Head of Development. 

The role will provide you with exposure to various renewable technologies including solar, wind as well as battery storage, within a collaborative and respectful team environment.

Responsibilities will include:

• Being accountable for  asset development activities including project concept, planning development, environmental assessments, permitting, connection and commercialisation
• Support development stages from project identification and origination to construction and initial operations to ensure regulatory and planning compliance and also provide support for project acquisitions
• Managing internal and external resources (including consultants) to support development
• Negotiating and securing land tenure agreements and management of landowner and stakeholder relationships
• Leading planning processes to secure necessary statutory project approvals
• Managing procurement processes in collaboration with ENGIE’s general procurement departments and managers
• Ownership of the project Assumptions Book that describes the project parameters as they input into the Project Financial Model

 About you:

The successful incumbent will have solid experience in the development of renewable power generation assets, including Wind, Solar and BESS assets.  You will have sound influencing and effective communication skills and can balance multiple internal and external stakeholders to drive outcomes.  You have gained excellent project management skills, preferably in a matrix management environment and can steer change and work within a changing environment.  

This role and the development projects will have functional support through Engie’s multi-disciplinary engineering team, commercial & procurement team, legal team, corporate affairs, as well as a strong community & stakeholder team.

Next Steps:
If this sounds like the role for you, we welcome your application.

All applicants must have unlimited rights to work in Australia.

Please note we consider applications on an ongoing basis and therefore encourage you to apply at your earliest opportunity.

ENGIE is an equal opportunity employer, promoting diversity and committed to creating an inclusive environment for all. All applications are screened based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without any regard to origin, age, carer’s responsibilities, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, religion, marital status, health, disability or political opinions.  Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds and people of the LGBTIQA+ community are encouraged to apply. Our differences are our strengths!