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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.\nWe 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.\nAbout the Role\nWe 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.\nLocation: Sydney, CBD\nContract Type: Full time, permanent\nAs a Senior Project Development Manager, your key responsibilities will include:\nPlanning, Approvals & Grid Connection\nManage environmental, planning and grid connection approvals in coordination with internal teams and external consultants.\nBuild effective relationships with regulators, network operators, technical advisers, communities and other key stakeholders.\nOversee conceptual and preliminary design requirements for solar and energy storage projects.\nProject Feasibility & Origination\nIdentify and assess new development opportunities and potential project sites.\nUndertake feasibility assessments covering network, land, environmental, cultural heritage and resource constraints.\nDevelop and manage structured project plans to progress opportunities through the development pipeline.\nStakeholder Management\nEngage with planning authorities, regulators, landowners and communities to obtain and maintain project support and social licence.\nCoordinate with internal Development, Finance, Legal, Asset Management, O&M and project delivery teams to achieve project milestones.\nMonitor renewable energy policy, regulatory developments and market changes relevant to project development.\nProject Development & Delivery\nManage environmental assessments, planning approvals, procurement activities and key development agreements.\nEnsure regulatory, contractual, HSE, landowner and planning obligations are satisfied throughout the development phase.\nSupport commercial negotiations, including connection agreements, construction contracts, PPAs, land agreements and project financing.\nManage the transition of projects from development into construction and commercial operation.\nDevelop and maintain project schedules, resource requirements, risk registers and progress reporting.\nManage material scope changes and contribute to post-project evaluations.\nTo be successful in this role you will have:\nBachelor of Commerce, Science, Law, Engineering or equivalent\nExtensive work experience managing the development of green-field electricity generation, battery, hydrogen, mining or infrastructure projects\nFinancial literacy (cash flow modelling, present value, project equity returns) understand the use and importance of financial models and inputs.\nAbility to work and fit in with a team environment.\nExcellent written and verbal communication skills\nDoes this sound like you?\nIf this sounds like an interesting opportunity, please apply by submitting your application.\nFollow us on LinkedIn and stay updated on our latest news.\nWe respect your personal data. 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