Account Manager, Business Development - Australia

EDP Renewables APAC is the main subsidiary of EDP Group, a global leader in the renewable energy sector and one of the world’s largest wind producers. With its headquarters in Singapore, EDP Renewables is the leading sustainable development hub for the Asia Pacific region with activities across nine different markets including AUSTRALIA. Our activities are focused on the design, development, management, and operation of renewable energy sources, namely solar, wind, as well as new technologies such as storage. 

EDP is a global energy group leading the Energy Transition, Innovation and Sustainability. Using the technology of the future, we create solutions highly focused on the needs of our people and our customers, never neglecting our role and contributions to society. To achieve our goals, we aim to attract diverse people with high potential through the professional opportunities we create. 

Join us to be part of a renewable energy leader that reinvests in society through sustainable projects and social as well as cultural causes. You will have the opportunity to actively participate in our global transformation, by changing tomorrow now. 

EDPR Australia is expanding its operations in Queensland and is seeking an experienced development manager to join the team. The role will support the delivery of EDPR’s existing portfolio of projects as well as assisting in developing new opportunities.  The Account Manager is responsible for identifying new project opportunities and for the development of wind/solar powered generation and storage projects, from the project identification stage through financial closing and start of construction. The role involves approaching landholders (typically farmers or business owners) to secure project land and serving as the liaison between the company and landholders to maintain harmonious client relations. This position has the opportunity to sit in either the Canberra HQ or the Sydney office, with regular travel to regional and rural areas. 

• Support the identification of prospective project sites for utility scale solar, wind and energy storage projects. 

• Undertake desktop-based preliminary due diligence and risk assessment on potential sites. 

• Develop project budgets and support the financial analysis and modelling of the project. 

• Negotiate option and lease agreements and obtain land rights to design, permit, construct, operate, and maintain wind, solar and battery storage projects. 

• Establish and manage relationships with stakeholders, including landholders, elected officials, regulators, utilities, and community leaders, to support project development, and serve as the liaison between EDPR and stakeholders through deal closing. 

• Work alongside other internal EDP Renewables departments (including planning, legal, engineering, and construction, etc.) to support proposal and development activities. 

• Managing environmental, cultural and heritage impact studies, resource assessment, grid connection and project design activities in collaboration with internal teams and external contractors. 

• Manage all aspects of the development process, ensuring compliance with local, state, and federal regulations. 

• Oversee the preparation and submission of project applications and licenses required for development. 

• Produce correspondence and material for project websites, information booklets and other promotional material as may be necessary. 

• Perform quality assurance checks and additional diligence to ensure a high degree of quality and confidence in business opportunities and the accuracy of external facing materials. 

• Conduct and manage all work in a timely fashion to ensure that critical deadlines are met. 

• Be proactive in finding more efficient ways to run the project development functions. 

Requirements:

• ​​Degree in Engineering (preferred) 

• ​At least 3 years’ experience in the development of renewable energy projects in Australia 

• ​Experience in coordination and planning internal teams and external EPC companies.  

• ​Renewable Energy and/or Power utility experience is preferred. 

• ​Strong communication, negotiation and relationship skills that will build trust and represent company interests. 

• ​Ability to be self-motivated and work effectively with minimal direction in both structured and unstructured work environments, often from remote locations. 

• ​Ability and willingness to travel and work overtime as needed. 

• Project Management, stakeholder and community engagement and management

• ​Valid driver license. 

• ​Eligibility to work in Australia. 

When you join EDP Renewables APAC, you will have access to: 

• Professional experience in a leading global company in the renewables industry with flexible work conditions  

• Recognition through remuneration compatible with the role and other additional benefits  

• Opportunities for personal and professional development, e.g. cross-cutting projects, mobilities and volunteering  

About EDP Group: 

As a socially responsible company, we incorporate our values and practices with the principles of Diversity and Inclusion. To achieve all our objectives, we intend to attract, develop and retain different profiles, assuming diversity as a key factor and differentiator of fundamental innovation in our organisation. We welcome and value all people, and we are committed to the inclusion and sense of belonging of each person who is part of the EDP Group.  

What makes us proud as an employer:  

• TOP Employer APAC, Singapore 2024 certification 

• TOP Employer Europe 2024 certification  

• Bloomberg Gender Equality Index 2021  

• Top Workplaces US 2021  

• Certification in Conciliation (Excellence) by the Más Familia Foundation 

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