Project Developer – Battery Energy Storage (BESS)
Location: Flexible
Type: Full-time
About the Role
We are seeking a Project Developer to lead the development of Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) projects from early-stage site identification through permitting, commercial structuring, and handover to construction. You will work across technical, commercial, regulatory, and land-focused workstreams to build a pipeline of viable storage projects that support grid reliability and growing power demand.
Key Responsibilities
* Identify and evaluate sites suitable for BESS projects, including grid availability, land characteristics, permitting feasibility, and commercial viability.
* Manage the full development lifecycle: feasibility, land acquisition, permitting, environmental assessments, interconnection applications, and pre-construction readiness.
* Lead engagement with landowners, utilities, local authorities, technical consultants, and community stakeholders.
* Support commercial modelling, project economics, risk assessments, and investment materials.
* Coordinate cross-functional teams across engineering, legal, commercial, and construction to ensure seamless project progress.
* Maintain awareness of market trends, regulatory changes, grid conditions, and technology developments related to energy storage.
Qualifications & Experience
* 3+ years of experience in energy project development, ideally with battery storage, renewable energy, or grid-connected infrastructure.
* Strong understanding of grid interconnection, permitting, land acquisition, and environmental processes.
* Ability to interpret technical, commercial, and regulatory information to drive development decisions.
* Excellent stakeholder management, negotiation, and communication skills.
* Strong project management and organisational abilities.
Preferred
* Experience working directly on BESS projects or other grid-scale storage assets.
* Knowledge of transmission/distribution networks, utility processes, and development risk mitigation.
* Familiarity with financial modelling and project financing.
What We Offer
* Opportunity to shape a high-growth pipeline of battery storage projects.
* Work at the intersection of energy, infrastructure, and emerging power demand.
* Collaborative environment with strong autonomy and career growth potential.
Darwin Recruitment is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
Lasma Kehre