Project Originator/Developer - International Renewable Developer – England (Remote)
Location - England (Remote)
Ref - POD
Salary - £70,000 - £90,000 + Annual Bonus + OTE Bonus
Project Originator/Developer - International Renewable Developer – England (Remote)
£70,000-£90,000 Base + Annual Bonus + OTE Bonus
England, (Remote) Ideally Bristol, Midlands, North England
International Developer of Renewable projects (Solar/Battery/Wind)
Our client is a high-profile UK-based International Cross-Technology Renewable Developer and is looking to appoint a Project Originator/Developer to join their established UK Development team. The role will report directly to the Head of Project Development to grow the company’s development pipeline of Utility-scale Solar/BESS/Wind projects as well as support the financial closing process.
Role Responsibilities:
Identifying and securing land for large-scale ground-mount solar and BESS projects
Research grid status and availability and liaise with DNOs
To manage projects from concept through the development phases ensuring that all consents are secured for deliverable project with competitive LCOE’s.
Identify, deploy and manage appropriate human resource from appointed consultants on a project basis
Lead and recommend appropriate development strategies to the Head of Development
Lead and provide input to all commercial agreements and contracts including leading solicitors and land agents to conclude option and lease agreements.
Prepare and present project investment papers
Agreement, management and forecasting of necessary budgets including ensuring budgets are delivered to the Senior Developer, Head of Development, CEO and Finance Director which provide accurate and timely information to support their understanding of strategic risks, issues, opportunities, impacts and progress.
Manage and actively identify all critical risks, issues and impacts of the project specifically the adequate application of and adherence to both statutory and corporate health, safety and environmental requirements
Negotiate and lead interfaces with all key stakeholders
Provide point of contact for landowners and communities requiring information about the project
Qualifications and experience:
Degree or equivalent experience in Environmental Management, Planning, Environmental Engineering, Environmental Science, Land Management/Surveying or relevant qualification in obtaining development consents along with relevant professional qualification
5 Years’ experience in early-stage Solar origination and development in the UK
Proven Project Development experience in renewable energy developments (preferably development of solar at utility scale)
Experience and understanding of 1) planning system and consenting regimes across the UK and ROI and 2) Land agreements for renewable energy developments
Highly developed negotiation skills
£70,000-£90,000 Base + Annual Bonus + OTE Bonus