Eku Energy is a leading global energy storage business working across the full project lifecycle to develop, build and manage utility scale energy storage assets for the long term.
Our portfolio of digitally enabled, flexible utility-scale storage projects will provide vital grid services in key markets around the world including Australia, Italy, Japan and the UK.
Initially established by Macquarie’s Green Investment Group, Eku Energy is jointly owned by a Macquarie Asset Management managed fund and British Columbia Investment Management, two financial powerhouses advancing the renewable energy transition.
Due to Eku’s accelerated growth period since launching in November 2022, the company now has 4.6GWh in development, construction and operation across the UK, Australia, Italy and Japan with the aim of delivering 9GWh by 2028.
This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced and motivated Senior Development Manager to join a rapidly growing business and support the transition to a low carbon, sustainable global economy.
Eku is responsible for the successful management and delivery of a pipeline of Battery Energy Storage System projects, we develop, construct, operate, trade and maintain a rapidly growing portfolio of utility scale storage assets globally.
The Senior Development Manager is a key addition to the Eku’s APAC business. Eku Energy has grown rapidly in the past 12 months, and are looking for an experienced development manager to join the development team to lead their own projects from inception to financial close and mentor other development managers in pursuit of Eku Energy becoming a the worlds best developer of energy storage assets..
In this role, you will work closely with the engineering, commercial, markets and investment teams across all stages of development, but with a particular focus on taking late stage projects through the commercialisation and closing phase. You will report to Director of Development and Country Lead, Australia.
Responsibilities of the role
- Lead the end-to-end development process for utility scale BESS projects with a focus on the later stage commercialisation phase of projects, this includes:
- Leading and coordinating development activities including setting and coordinating approval for project budgets, managing project schedules, developing designs, planning/permitting and liaison with relevant stakeholders;
- Coordinating the cross-functional teams required to progress a project towards an investable business case; and
- Working with markets and regulatory teams to commercialise your projects (e.g. participation in government underwriting schemes; support processes to secure offtake, network support contracts etc.).
- Mentor other development managers to support their learning and development to improve Eku Energy’s development excellence;
- Where required, support ongoing buildout of the pipeline through ad hoc business development and origination activities such as negotiating commercial terms with partners on co-development projects and supporting strategic origination & business development efforts e.g. C&I; partnerships, BtM opportunities (e.g. datacentre, industrials etc.); and
- Reporting of overall project status and project progress to senior management and escalation of any key issues.
Competencies of the role
You will have a minimum of 8 years of experience in energy project development ideally with experience managing the end-to-end development process for renewable projects, including taking projects through to a final investment decision and financial close.
You’ll have a good understanding of technical and commercial aspects of renewable energy projects and be comfortable jumping in and out of the detail and across workstreams to identify and manage key risks. You’ll be a great communicator and equally comfortable presenting in senior stakeholder environments or to local community stakeholders in a professional, conscientious but confident manner. You’ll enjoy working in a team-oriented environment and combining soft skills with structure to drive a cross-functional team towards a common objective. You will understand how to craft a business case for an energy project and how to navigate and influence decision making to gain support for key approvals.
You will have an excellent academic record with tertiary qualifications in a related field (e.g. engineering, law, finance, environmental science or project management).You will need to be ambitious, motivated and have the drive to succeed.
If you possess a strong sense of accountability, can focus on details while maintaining a holistic view, enjoy collaboration across functional and geographic boundaries, and want to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment, we want to hear from you.
📌 Senior Development Manager
🏢 Eku Energy
📍 Melbourne