Director, Renewables & Infrastructure M&A – Energy Transition

PwC

Director in M&A Energy Transition advising on M&A and strategic transactions for energy and infrastructure clients. Leading teams in delivering insights and client value in Australia's energy transition landscape.

Posted 7/30/2026full-timeSydney • 🇦🇺 AustraliaLeadWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in leading M&A and strategic transactions within the energy transition ecosystem, with a strong focus on renewable energy and infrastructure investments. Proven ability to drive business development, manage senior stakeholder relationships, and deliver actionable insights through strategic analysis.

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M&A AdvisoryEnergy Transition InvestmentsCommercial Due DiligenceStrategic AnalysisTeam Leadership

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Hard Skills

Transaction ExperienceMarket AssessmentValue Creation ProgramsRegulatory FrameworksAnalytical SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsBusiness DevelopmentClient EngagementDecarbonisationSustainability

Soft Skills

CollaborationCoachingCommunicationStrategic InsightRelationship Management

Industry Keywords

EnergyInfrastructureUtilitiesNatural ResourcesPower MarketsClean TechnologiesCritical MineralsEmerging TechnologiesInvestment TrendsClimate-Related Investments

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead complex M&A and strategic transactions across the energy transition ecosystem, including renewables, storage, transmission, hydrogen, critical minerals and emerging clean technologies.
Advise infrastructure investors, private equity funds, energy companies, developers and government clients on acquisitions, divestments, partnerships and growth strategies.
Originate and develop client relationships, identifying new opportunities and driving business development across the broader Deals and Strategy& networks.
Lead multidisciplinary teams through commercial due diligence, market assessments, transaction strategy and value creation programs, delivering impactful outcomes for clients.
Shape executive and board-level decision making through robust analysis, strategic insight and clear recommendations.
Coach and develop high-performing teams, fostering a culture of collaboration, inclusion and continuous learning.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Significant experience advising clients on M&A, infrastructure, energy, utilities, natural resources, power markets or broader energy transition investments.
Strong commercial acumen and transaction experience, gained within a consulting firm, investment bank, corporate development function, infrastructure investor or energy organisation.
Demonstrated ability to lead client engagements, manage senior stakeholder relationships and drive business development outcomes.
Exceptional strategic, analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate complex issues into actionable recommendations.
Experience in renewable energy, energy infrastructure, energy markets, decarbonisation, sustainability or climate-related investments.
Understanding of regulatory frameworks, market dynamics and investment trends impacting the energy transition sector.
Experience leading teams through growth, transformation or large-scale investment decisions.
Existing network across energy, infrastructure, government or investment communities.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Flexibility means trusting you to choose when, where, and how you work balancing what’s best for you, your team, and your clients to grow and thrive together.
Leadership development opportunities and access to PwC's global network of energy, infrastructure and deals specialists.
Clear paths for career progression supported by continuous learning and leadership development.
Generous leave entitlements to support your work-life balance - including floating public holidays, birthday leave and ability to purchase additional leave on top of your four weeks.
A world-class parental leave policy offering up to 26 weeks of leave for caregivers, supporting your family and personal life.