Project Development Manager - Renewables

Role: Project Development Manager – Pilbara / NWIS

Location: Perth, WA.

Length: Permanent, Full Time

Are you an experienced project developer with a good understanding of the Pilbara and the complexities of delivering large-scale energy infrastructure projects in Western Australia?

We're partnering with a major player in the energy sector to find a Project Development Manager to lead the development of utility-scale projects from early-stage concept through to investment approval and delivery readiness.

This role is ideally suited to someone who has developed projects within the Pilbara or Northwest Interconnected System (NWIS) and understands the realities of land access, stakeholder engagement, network connections, approvals and working with Traditional Owners.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end development of major energy infrastructure projects.
• Manage land access, tenure and stakeholder engagement activities.
• Work closely with Traditional Owners, government agencies, network providers and local communities.
• Assess project feasibility, network opportunities and development risks.
• Coordinate environmental, planning and technical workstreams.
• Drive project schedules, budgets and key development milestones through to final investment decision.

About You

• Proven experience developing energy, transmission, renewables or infrastructure projects in WA.
• Strong understanding of the Pilbara, NWIS and associated regulatory frameworks. This is a must have.
• Experience managing landholder negotiations, approvals and stakeholder relationships.
• Commercially minded with the ability to balance technical, environmental and commercial considerations.
• Confident leading multiple workstreams and influencing a broad range of stakeholders.

What's on Offer

• Permanent position with a well-funded and growing energy business.
• Opportunity to shape significant projects that will play a key role in WA's energy future.
• Grown and develop this new area of the business, with exposure to global stakeholders within the company.
• Perth-based role with highly flexible working arrangement.
• Highly competitive salary and working from home flexibility.

How to apply

If you're looking for a development role where your understanding of the Pilbara, network infrastructure and project execution can genuinely make an impact, we'd be keen to have a confidential conversation.

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