Development Manager Australia

ib vogt is firmly committed to supporting the decarbonisation of the global electricity sector. The company focuses on the global development of turnkey PV plants and battery storage projects as well as the expansion of its IPP portfolio. In these areas, the company performs all integral services of the value chain from development, financing, and EPC, to O&M and asset management.

Headquartered in Berlin, Germany, ib vogt has established various offices across Europe, Asia Pacific, the Americas, and Africa as part of its presence in over 40 countries. The company works together with numerous partners globally, augmenting its in-house team of over 900 staff. ib vogt has built or has in construction more than 4 GW of PV power plants globally with a project pipeline of more than 60 GWp.

Job Summary

As our Development Manager, you will develop BESS and solar-BESS hybrid projects from concept to Ready-To-Build. You will join an existing project team and lead on the origination of new sites. Working holistically, the Development Manager will collaborate with stakeholders to secure agreements and achieve the approvals required for a successful project outcome.

Key Responsibilities

• Build relationships with landowners to secure new project sites and maintain all necessary contracts and agreements
• Perform desktop assessments of new green field BESS and solar-BESS hybrid opportunities including land management, planning and grid
• Lead and support the development activities for existing projects in NSW, VIC, and TAS
• Provide strategic input, advice and support to the Development team on potential risks and project feasibility
• Manage and review preliminary engineering design work and proposals while coordinating with internal engineering functions
• Establish and maintain development budgets and schedules, where necessary prioritising resources across the development portfolio

Qualifications and Skills

• Strong background in renewable energy project development in Australia with a focus on land acquisition, planning and/or grid connection
• Strong negotiation and contract management skills
• Excellent communication and people skills
• Great understanding of prioritisation of project deliverables and driving successes across a project pipeline
• Based in Sydney or Melbourne

What We Can Offer

• A competitive and attractive remuneration package.
• Company Group Medical Insurance Coverage.
• Dynamic and diverse work environment with colleagues from around the world.
• A truly international exposure.
• An open-minded and highly motivated team.
• Interesting and challenging tasks.
• Encourage both teamwork and personal responsibility.
• Great opportunities for professional and personal growth.

At ib vogt, we are committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and respectful workplace where everyone can thrive. We believe that embracing diverse perspectives drives innovation and helps us better serve the global communities we operate in. As an equal opportunity employer, we provide employment opportunities without regard to age, ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, disability, pregnancy or maternity, marriage and civil partnership, or any other protected status.

We strive to create an accessible recruitment process for all candidates and are happy to discuss reasonable accommodations to support your application. As a global company, we acknowledge that accessibility provisions may vary by location depending on local infrastructure and legal requirements. If you have a disability or require any adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know - we will do our best to support you.