Investment & Development Manager Renewable Energy

Infrastructure Business Growth; Council of the City of Sydney; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading renewable energy fund is seeking an experienced Investment & Development Manager to drive new opportunities across Australia. This role involves managing large-scale renewable energy projects, developing investment strategies, and overseeing project development. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in the renewable energy sector and excellent financial modelling skills. Join a collaborative culture focused on sustainability and innovation with a competitive salary package.

Benefits

Competitive salary package with performance incentives

High-growth environment

Collaborative and entrepreneurial culture

Contribution to Australia's energy transition

Qualifications

• Proven track record in the renewable energy sector, ideally across both investment and project development.
• Strong understanding of renewable energy technologies, including design and construction of solar PV and wind projects.
• Advanced skills in financial modelling, project evaluation, and investment analysis.
• Demonstrated capability in risk identification and mitigation across market, regulatory, and technical domains.
• Strong commercial acumen with the ability to structure, negotiate and close complex transactions.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the origination, execution, and management of large-scale renewable energy projects.
• Develop and implement investment strategies aligned with growth and sustainability goals.
• Conduct due diligence on potential projects, ensuring compliance and feasibility.
• Structure and negotiate investment deals with robust financial modelling.
• Oversee project development from design to operations.
• Monitor market trends and regulatory developments.

Skills

Renewable energy sector experience

Financial modelling

Stakeholder engagement

Risk identification and mitigation

Commercial acumen

Job description

Sydney or Melbourne | Permanent | Renewable Energy Fund

Our client is a leading fund committed to the origination, development, construction, and ownership of renewable energy assets across Australia. With a strong focus on large-scale solar, wind, and hybrid projects, they are seeking an experienced Investment & Development Manager to drive new opportunities and deliver on their ambitious growth strategy.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the origination, execution, and management of large-scale renewable energy projects (solar PV, wind, and hybrid systems).

• Develop and implement investment strategies, including opportunity identification, acquisition, and alignment with organisational growth and sustainability goals.

• Conduct due diligence on potential projects, encompassing financial feasibility, technical performance, risk analysis, and regulatory compliance.

• Structure and negotiate investment deals, supported by robust financial modelling and analysis.

• Oversee project development through design, construction, operations, and grid integration.

• Monitor market trends, policy changes, and regulatory developments to inform strategy and mitigate risk.

Skills & Experience

• Proven track record in the renewable energy sector, ideally across both investment and project development.

• Strong understanding of renewable energy technologies, including the design and construction of solar PV and wind projects.

• Advanced skills in financial modelling, project evaluation, and investment analysis.

• Demonstrated capability in risk identification and mitigation across market, regulatory, and technical domains.

• Strong commercial acumen with the ability to structure, negotiate and close complex transactions.

• Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills.

Whats on Offer

• Join a high-growth renewable energy fund with a strong pipeline of projects.

• Contribute to Australias energy transition while building long-term, sustainable value.

• Competitive salary package with performance incentives.

• Collaborative, entrepreneurial culture with a focus on innovation and sustainability.