Director Of Development

Enemi; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Enemi Oy in Melbourne seeks a Head of Development to lead end-to-end development of utility-scale renewable energy projects (solar, wind, storage, and hybrid solutions). You will drive origination, secure land, manage permitting and regulatory approvals, and push projects to financial close.

The role combines strategic vision with hands-on execution, building and guiding a high-performing development team while coordinating with EPC, legal, finance, and external stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Environmental Science, Business, or related field (Master’s preferred).
• 10+ years of experience in renewable energy project development.
• At least 5 years in a leadership role.
• Proven track record of delivering utility-scale projects from concept to financial close.
• Strong understanding of permitting processes, grid interconnection, and regulatory frameworks.
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Strategic thinker with strong commercial acumen.
• Ability to manage complex projects and multiple priorities.
• Leadership and team-building capabilities.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.

Responsibilities

• Strategic Leadership: Define and execute the development strategy for utility-scale renewable projects.
• Identify new market opportunities and partnerships to expand the project pipeline.
• Oversee all phases of project development: site identification, land acquisition, permitting, grid connection, and stakeholder engagement.
• Ensure compliance with environmental, planning, and regulatory requirements.
• Manage relationships with landowners, local authorities, and community stakeholders.
• Build, mentor, and lead a multidisciplinary development team.
• Establish KPIs and performance metrics to ensure timely and cost-effective project delivery.
• Support project financial modeling, risk assessment, and investment decisions.
• Negotiate key contracts including land leases, development agreements, and joint ventures.
• Collaborate with engineering, procurement, construction (EPC), legal, and finance teams.
• Represent the company in industry forums, regulatory consultations, and public hearings.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Communication

Team building

Problem solving

Project management

Commercial acumen

Education

Bachelor’s degree (Engineering/Environmental Science/Business)

Master’s degree preferred

Job description

The Head of Development will lead the end-to-end development of utility-scale renewable energy projects (solar, wind, storage, and hybrid solutions). This role is responsible for driving project origination, securing land, managing permitting and regulatory approvals, and ensuring projects reach financial close. The ideal candidate will combine strategic vision with hands-on execution, building and managing a high-performing development team while collaborating with internal and external stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Leadership
• Define and execute the development strategy for utility-scale renewable projects in target markets.
• Identify new market opportunities and partnerships to expand the project pipeline.
• Project Development
• Oversee all phases of project development: site identification, land acquisition, permitting, grid connection, and stakeholder engagement.
• Ensure compliance with environmental, planning, and regulatory requirements.
• Manage relationships with landowners, local authorities, and community stakeholders.
• Team Management
• Build, mentor, and lead a multidisciplinary development team.
• Establish KPIs and performance metrics to ensure timely and cost-effective project delivery.
• Support project financial modeling, risk assessment, and investment decisions.
• Negotiate key contracts including land leases, development agreements, and joint ventures.
• Stakeholder Engagement
• Collaborate with engineering, procurement, construction (EPC), legal, and finance teams.
• Represent the company in industry forums, regulatory consultations, and public hearings.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Environmental Science, Business, or related field (Master’s preferred).
• 10+ years of experience in renewable energy project development, with at least 5 years in a leadership role.
• Proven track record of delivering utility-scale projects from concept to financial close.
• Strong understanding of permitting processes, grid interconnection, and regulatory frameworks.
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Strategic thinker with strong commercial acumen.
• Ability to manage complex projects and multiple priorities.
• Leadership and team-building capabilities.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.