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