Development Manager, Australia
We are Lightsource bp – and we’re on a mission to become a global leader in onshore renewables, anchored by our proven track record in solar development.
For over a decade we’ve been actively working to diversify the way our world is powered with sustainable and responsible renewable power. We work to safely deliver affordable, reliable, large-scale onshore renewable and energy storage solutions to help the world decarbonize.
Our growing business is constantly innovating and investing to help drive the energy transition. Our people and projects are focused on supporting long-term sustainable growth and energy security.
Lightsource bp was fully acquired by bp in 2024.
What You’ll do
To generate new business, develop solar, wind, BESS and hybrid projects and carry out supplementary tasks to ensure that the Business Development team reach their set targets.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBLITIES
• To originate, develop and optimise solar, wind, BESS and hybrid projects
• To manage the development of a portfolio of in-house developed, introduced and/or acquired projects from initiation to financial close
• To develop new business opportunities
• To develop strong working relationships and liaise closely with other business divisions including engineering, planning, grid, energy markets, delivery, legal and finance to assist in the development of projects
• To support bids for offtake and revenue support contracts
• To assist other developers by carrying out supporting activities when needed.
• To understand and develop company strategies and develop business and business practices accordingly.
• To work with the Development team and other departments to improve processes and efficiency.
In addition, the Employee will perform such other duties, appropriate to the position as the Company may from time to time require.
Who we’re looking for
KNOWLEDGE
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills
• Understanding of renewables industry, energy and environmental issues
• Technical understanding of solar, wind and BESS development and construction
• Understanding of environmental planning constraints
• Core capabilities in commercial activities including strategy, financial models, funding arrangements and legals
• Experience in tendering for offtake and revenue contracts
• Varied experience in private and public sector and international business
• External stakeholder engagement capability
• Strong project management capability
EXPERIENCE
• A minimum of 3 years of experience in a similar role.
• Experience managing renewable energy development projects from initiation to financial close
PERSONAL/WORK SKILLS
• Team working skills
• B2B and B2C engagement
• Ability to adapt to new challenges and learn swiftly
• Problem solving and proactive attitude
• Detailed oriented and well organised
• Able to work efficiently and effectively under the pressure of tight deadlines
• Fluency in English is essential
• Process oriented
• Strong technical IT skills (Excel, PowerBI, etc.)
EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS
• Bachelor’s degree in a related discipline
• Driver’s License
Why you’ll want to work for us
Our company is a place where you can be yourself and grow; a place where your ideas and opinions matter.
Be you: We pride ourselves on being an inclusive community, where every individual is valued and treated with respect.
Be responsible: Our culture is driven by our core values. From operating safely to ensuring our solar projects are responsible and promote biodiversity.
Be recognized: Alongside a competitive salary, we offer a variety of benefits including annual bonus, retention bank, health insurance, pension and other local benefits.
Be inspired: Beyond your day-to-day working life at Lightsource bp, there’s a variety of initiatives that will contribute to your own personal development. Initiatives to get involved with including our charitable causes, supporting our solar honey project or our net-zero by 2025 campaign.
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, socioeconomic status, neurodiversity/neurocognitive functioning, veteran status or disability status. Individuals with disabilities may request a reasonable accommodation related to LSbp’s recruiting process (e.g., accessing the job application, completing required assessments, participating in telephone screenings or interviews, etc.). If you would like to request an accommodation related to the recruitment process, please contact us to request accommodations.