Senior Project Developer - Solar & BESS

Sirius People; City of Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 180,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working arrangements

Global health and wellness initiatives

Professional development opportunities

Career mobility

Job summary

Sirius People in Melbourne, VIC seeks a Senior Project Developer to lead end-to-end delivery of utility-scale solar and BESS projects through to investment case readiness.

The role requires a 6+ year track record in project management and business development within Australian solar/BESS, strong stakeholder negotiation, and autonomous execution. Hybrid work options and a clear path to commercial readiness are offered.

Qualifications

• Qualifications: Tertiary degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Civil Engineering, or related discipline.
• Experience: 6+ years in project management and business development, ideally in utility-scale solar and/or BESS in Australia.
• Stakeholder skills: negotiating with landowners, regulators, utilities, and local councils, with cross-cultural awareness.
• Commercial & Risk acumen: track record of preparing concise business cases, development plans, and risk assessments for complex infrastructure projects.
• Execution: ability to work autonomously, manage multiple pipelines, and operate with high attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Lead overall project delivery to the investment decision phase, implementing engineering strategies and O&M requirements.
• Coordinate inputs across internal Engineering & Construction, Legal, Finance, Environment & Planning, and Community Relations.
• Direct external consultants and land/planning specialists to clear development pathways.
• Oversee grid connection workflows with Interconnection, Legal, and Technical advisors.
• Manage land, regulatory, and local community stakeholder relationships, attending community forums and negotiating key agreements.
• Conduct desktop and field-based constraint investigations for prospect sites in feasibility stages.
• Report on project progress, risks, budgets, and development opportunities for investment committee reviews.
• Track market dynamics, policy shifts, and competitive landscapes relevant to the Australian energy market.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder negotiation

Cross-cultural awareness

Risk assessment

Autonomous work

Education

Tertiary degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Civil Engineering, or a related discipline

Job description

Senior Project Developer

Global Renewable Energy Developer and Asset Owner

Melbourne, VIC

Permanent, Full Time

$180,000 - $210,000 + super

Are you a seasoned project development professional eager to drive the energy transition from the ground up? A premier global renewable energy developer and asset manager is expanding its Australian footprint, seeking an experienced Senior Project Developer to lead utility-scale Solar and Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) assets through to commercial readiness.

The Role

Reporting directly to the Business Development Director, you will own the end‑to‑end delivery of renewable projects through to the investment case stage. You will serve as the central operational nexus, aligning internal specialist teams, managing external consultancies, and steering assets toward construction while balancing schedule, cost, and risk.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead overall project delivery to the investment decision phase, implementing engineering strategies and incorporating O&M requirements.
• Coordinate cross-functional inputs across internal Engineering & Construction, Legal, Finance, Environment & Planning, and Community Relations.
• Direct external consultants and land/planning specialists to clear development pathways.
• Oversee grid connection workflows alongside internal Interconnection, Legal, and Technical advisors.
• Manage land, regulatory, and local community stakeholder relationships, attending community forums and negotiating key agreements.
• Conduct desktop and field-based constraint investigations for prospect sites in feasibility stages.
• Report on project progress, risks, budgets, and strategic development opportunities for investment committee reviews.
• Track market dynamics, policy shifts, and competitive landscapes relevant to the Australian energy market.

What You Bring

• Qualifications: Tertiary degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Civil Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Experience: 6+ years of post-qualification experience across project management and business development, ideally within the Australian utility-scale solar and/or BESS sectors.
• Stakeholder Skills: Proven capability negotiating with landowners, regulators, utilities, and local councils, with strong cross-cultural awareness.
• Commercial & Risk Acumen: Track record of preparing concise business cases, development plans, and risk assessments for complex infrastructure projects.
• Execution: Demonstrated ability to work autonomously, manage multiple project pipelines, and operate with high detail orientation.

What’s on Offer

• Competitive base salary + superannuation + performance-based yearly bonus.
• Flexible, hybrid working arrangements tailored to support work-life balance.
• Access to comprehensive global health, wellness, and professional development initiatives.
• Career mobility within a high-growth, globally backed energy platform.