Senior Project Development Manager
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Nov 14, 2026. First seen by Alion on Nov 11, 2026. Metlen Energy & Metals scores A on the Alion truth index.
About Us
At Metlen Energy & Metals, we are catalysts for a sustainable future, leading the green energy transition with innovative solutions while being a reference point for competitive green metallurgy. Our global presence covers two business Sectors: Energy and Metallurgy. With a consolidated yearly turnover of €6.3 billion and a workforce of over 5,500 dedicated individuals, we fuel success through cutting-edge technology and diverse talent.
We are committed to embracing new state-of-the-art technologies and advancements, propelling us towards a cleaner, brighter tomorrow. Our positive footprint extends across five continents, leaving a lasting impact. We foster a culture of resilience, challenge, respect, excellence, and change, empowering our diverse workforce to achieve remarkable outcomes.
About the Role
We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Project Development Manager to join our team. Reporting to the Head of Development, the Senior Project Development Manager is responsible for advancing renewable energy development opportunities.
Location: Sydney, CBD
Contract Type: Full time, permanent
As a Senior Project Development Manager, your key responsibilities will include:
Planning, Approvals & Grid Connection
- Manage environmental, planning and grid connection approvals in coordination with internal teams and external consultants.
- Build effective relationships with regulators, network operators, technical advisers, communities and other key stakeholders.
- Oversee conceptual and preliminary design requirements for solar and energy storage projects.
Project Feasibility & Origination
- Identify and assess new development opportunities and potential project sites.
- Undertake feasibility assessments covering network, land, environmental, cultural heritage and resource constraints.
- Develop and manage structured project plans to progress opportunities through the development pipeline.
Stakeholder Management
- Engage with planning authorities, regulators, landowners and communities to obtain and maintain project support and social licence.
- Coordinate with internal Development, Finance, Legal, Asset Management, O&M and project delivery teams to achieve project milestones.
- Monitor renewable energy policy, regulatory developments and market changes relevant to project development.
Project Development & Delivery
- Manage environmental assessments, planning approvals, procurement activities and key development agreements.
- Ensure regulatory, contractual, HSE, landowner and planning obligations are satisfied throughout the development phase.
- Support commercial negotiations, including connection agreements, construction contracts, PPAs, land agreements and project financing.
- Manage the transition of projects from development into construction and commercial operation.
- Develop and maintain project schedules, resource requirements, risk registers and progress reporting.
- Manage material scope changes and contribute to post-project evaluations.
To be successful in this role you will have:
- Bachelor of Commerce, Science, Law, Engineering or equivalent
- Extensive work experience managing the development of green-field electricity generation, battery, hydrogen, mining or infrastructure projects
- Financial literacy (cash flow modelling, present value, project equity returns) understand the use and importance of financial models and inputs.
- Ability to work and fit in with a team environment.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
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