Development Manager

ENGIE is one of the world's largest independent power producers, and a pioneer of the renewable energy transition. Our global ambition is to champion carbon-neutral energies and achieve an affordable, reliable net-zero energy system by 2045.

To support our renewable pipeline and low carbon generation portfolio, ENGIE ANZ is committed to facilitating the growth of battery storage capacity and operates several successful projects, such as the Hazelwood Battery Energy Storage System (HBESS), the first to be built at the site of a former coal fired power station. Our industrial-scale BESS will help create a more reliable, flexible energy system delivering critical stability to a grid increasingly comprised of intermittent renewable sources.

The Opportunity:

We are seeking an experienced Development Manager to lead the charge in managing the entire lifecycle of BESS development, from origination to financial close. The successful applicant will join the existing Business Development team, currently developing more than 1GW of BESS capacity across Australia and will specifically focus on late-stage development activities. The role will be accountable to the General Manager Business Development and the role can be worked flexibly between home and our new Southbank office.  Occasional travel to project sites may be required.

This is ideally a full-time role.  Reasonable requests for part time work will be considered.

Key Responsibilities Include:

• Being accountable for the progress and status of project development(s) in the portfolio
• Applying sound project management expertise to ensure schedules, budget and risk are documented and controlled appropriately
• 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 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.  

Next Steps:

If this sounds like the role for you, please apply with a covering letter addressing each of the key responsibilities, together with your up-to-date resume.

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.

Government and some client directions regarding vaccination against COVID-19 apply to various aspects of ENGIE’s work across Australia. If your application is successful, ENGIE may require you to provide evidence of vaccination against COVID-19 as necessary to comply with any such government and client directions that apply to your work in this position.

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!

About ENGIE Australia & New Zealand:

ENGIE has operated in Australia since 1996 and is supporting the transition to a carbon-neutral economy by providing energy solutions to households, businesses and communities.

Globally, ENGIE has been driving innovation for more than 180 years. Today, ENGIE is changing the face of energy and services by creating and developing a diverse range of energy solutions, supported by global expertise, and delivered by local teams who understand their local markets.

In Australia we have an ambitious goal – to achieve net zero by 2045 by deploying renewable energy, green hydrogen, battery storage infrastructure at pace, while leading the transformation from coal-fired power to a clean energy future at our Hazelwood Rehabilitation Project.. We have more than 1,000MW of low-carbon generation capacity and almost 3,000MW of renewable energy under development. Our retail business has almost 700,000 customer accounts across Australia.

ENGIE’s trading arm, Global Energy Management & Sales (GEMS) provides low-energy supply agreements, energy trading, risk management and asset management services to business customers.