Senior Project Development Manager

Metlen Energy & Metals Plc; Sydney; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Metlen Energy & Metals Plc in Sydney is seeking a Senior Project Development Manager to drive renewable energy opportunities. Reporting to the Head of Development, you will lead planning, approvals, feasibility, and delivery across solar, storage, and related infrastructure projects.

This full-time role requires strong regulatory relationships, financial acumen, and the ability to coordinate cross-functional teams to move projects from concept to construction and commercial operation.

Qualifications

• 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) and understanding of financial models and inputs.
• Ability to work and fit in with a team environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Planning, Approvals & Grid Connection: manage environmental, planning and grid connection approvals with internal teams and external consultants.
• Project Feasibility & Origination: identify and assess new development opportunities and potential project sites; undertake feasibility assessments.
• Stakeholder Management: engage with planning authorities, regulators, landowners and communities to gain project support.
• Project Development & Delivery: manage environmental assessments, planning approvals, procurement activities and key development agreements; ensure obligations are met; support negotiations and transition to construction and operation.

Skills

Financial literacy

Teamwork

Communication

Written and verbal communication

Education

Bachelor of Commerce, Science, Law, Engineering or equivalent

Job description

AtMetlen 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 ofresilience,challenge,respect,excellence, andchange, empowering our diverse workforce to achieve remarkable outcomes.

Job Description

Senior Project Development Manager

11/11/2026 Job Description:

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

Does this sound like you?

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