Business Development Manager – Power Generation

About the role

We are looking for an experienced Business Development Manager with deep expertise in the power generation industry. The role involves managing the full lifecycle of large‑scale power projects, from opportunity identification and feasibility studies through to commercial structuring, negotiation and execution.

Key responsibilities

• Lead end‑to‑end development of large‑scale power generation projects, covering opportunity identification, feasibility, investment assessment, commercial structuring, negotiation and project development.
• Identify and evaluate new power‑sector investment opportunities across international markets, conducting commercial, financial, technical and market assessments.
• Lead commercial risk evaluation and contractual negotiations with developers, contractors, partners, advisors and other stakeholders.
• Assess technical and project‑development risks, including construction, EPC, operational and delivery considerations, coordinating with technical, finance, M&A and specialist teams.
• Build and manage strategic relationships with developers, contractors, investors, business partners, consultants and government‑related stakeholders to support project execution and long‑term growth.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business or a related discipline; an MBA is advantageous.
• Minimum 12 years of relevant experience, including at least 5 years in progressively senior managerial roles within the power generation industry.
• Proven track record of managing the development of large‑scale power projects from start to finish, with solid exposure to conventional power plants.
• Strong hands‑on expertise across commercial aspects of power‑project development, including commercial risk valuation, financial/feasibility assessment, legal and contractual negotiations, and technical risk evaluation.
• Excellent strategic, negotiation, stakeholder‑management and leadership capabilities with knowledge of international power markets; solar and wind experience is a plus when combined with conventional power experience.