AddressPhillip Riley has partnered with a global renewables developer & IPP in its search for a BDM - Renewables Origination to join its fast growing Australian team.
Reporting to the Country Manager and collaborating with local project development and global business support teams, you will deliver a pipeline of greenfield renewable energy developments, leading initial landowner engagements to secure land tenure for new utility scale projects.
About the Client
A recognised global leader in renewable energy, our client develops, constructs, and operates large-scale renewable energy projects across the world.
Officially recognised as a Great Place to Work, they are seeking people who share their vision and passion for their mission to make a real difference in averting the climate crisis.
With a significant pipeline of projects in Australia, they are now looking for people who can power their progress to a new level.
About the Role
This position may suit professionals looking to transition from OEM sales teams into a developer setting. We would also like to hear from land access / acquisition professionals who might be interested in transitioning into a broader project development role.
Those with business development, proposal development and client facing capabilities, along with an appetite to generate new business and leads for greenfield origination, will be an ideal fit.
This role's responsibilities include:
- Identify suitable project sites and collaborate with internal teams to develop project concepts to take to landholders;
- Lead early-stage environmental and grid connections assessments on prospective projects to make go/no-go decisions on sites;
- Drive initial conversations with landholders, selling the company's value proposition to secure tenure agreements;
- Using business development and communication strategies to sell the company's commercial proposition to prospective landholders and execute relevant commercial agreements;
- Develop and implement a market relevant strategy for finding new project sites and securing land tenure;
- Bring together commercial skills with technical wind, solar, or BESS knowledge to execute deals and secure a viable pipeline of development projects.
- Degree-level qualification in a relevant discipline (engineering, business, planning, property, etc.);
- 10+ years of professional experience, including in the renewable energy market in Australia;
- Ability to work autonomously and take ownership of project originaion strategy development and execution, in collaboration with the Country Manager;
- Ability to generate business leads;
- Experience dealing with landowners and negotiating land agreements;
- Excellent commercial skills;
- Ability and willingness to travel interstate as required;
- Full Australian work rights.
If you require more information or would like a confidential conversation about the role, please contact Olivia on *******@phillipriley.com.au or (03) 8521 7***.
The Phillip Riley Group respect and recognise the value of equal employment opportunities and are committed to promoting fairness, equality and diversity. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, and veteran or disability status.
Additional information
- Join a collaborative global business with great company culture
- Spearhead the local project pipeline development strategy
- Melbourne office location with frequent travel as required
