Development Manager - APAC

The Development Manager plays a critical role across Energy Vault’s front-end development activities, acting as the single point of ownership for progressing acquired utility-scale Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) projects from early development through to Ready to Build (RTB). This role is execution-focused and accountable for driving development outcomes across planning approvals, grid connection, and development risk management across a multi-state Australian portfolio.

Working closely with Commercial, Grid, Engineering, Finance, EPC, and external consultants and development partners, the Development Manager serves as the project “owner” during the development phase. The role is responsible for coordinating internal expertise and external advisors, maintaining clear visibility of risks and timelines, and ensuring development activities progress in line with agreed project milestones.

While supported by specialist internal teams and external consultants, the Development Manager is expected to operate with a high degree of autonomy, proactively identifying issues, managing approvals and grid interface risk, and optimizing development processes as required. This includes ownership of development budgets, oversight of consultant performance, and implementation of governance, templates, and stage-gate controls to support consistent project execution.

The role is primarily execution-heavy, with a strong emphasis on accountability for approvals timelines and development risk. As the portfolio matures, the position has the potential to evolve into a Team Lead role, supporting the growth and scalability of Energy Vault’s Australian development capability.