Location - London (Hybrid)

Ref - PDL

Salary - £45,000 - £50,000 + 30% Bonus + Stock Options

Project Developer (Solar/BESS)

Solar/BESS

London (Hybrid) – Very Modern Central London office

£45,000 - £50,000 + 30% Bonus + Stock options

Our client develops, constructs and manages cross-technology renewable energy projects across Italy, the UK and Spain with a number of projects at various stages of development. Our client has a strong track record of delivering renewable energy projects across the UK and Europe they're looking to recruit a Project Developer to the team to focus on the early-stage development of Utility-scale Solar & BESS projects.

Key activities and responsibilities:

• Research grid status and availability and liaise with DNOs

• Help identify and secure suitable sites for Renewable Projects in the UK

• Play an active role in taking projects from concept through the development phases ensuring that all consents are secured for deliverable projects with competitive LCOE’s.

• The Senior Development team and recommend appropriate development strategies to the Head of Development.

• Provide input to all commercial agreements and contracts including leading solicitors and land agents to conclude option and lease agreements.

• 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.

• 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 a point of contact for landowners and communities requiring information about the project.

• Advise the Senior Developers and Head of Development, CEO and members of the Board on the impact of technical/specialist risks and issues and the viability of solutions recommended.

• Present decisions and recommendations to the Head of Development, CEO and Board in a structured and robust manner

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

• 2-5 Years’ experience in early-stage Solar/BESS/Wind project development in the UK

• 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

£45,000 - £50,000 + 30% Bonus + Stock options