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Southeast – Hybrid
A leading UK renewable energy company. Generate power to support the National Grid when renewables can’t meet demand and we buy, sell and manage energy for businesses nationally. With a portfolio including gas, BESS solar, wind and hydrogen, sites are operational or in construction, have a potential to generate 1GW of power making us one of the leading flexible energy providers in the country. This pioneering Developer, Owner and Operator is in are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Project Development Manager to join a growing development team. This position will be a key part of the development team, managing a large and growing portfolio of projects across a range of technologies. This could be, battery storage, solar, grid stability schemes and hydrogen projects.The role will require taking ownership of projects and leading them through the development process, from the point of initial identification, to being ‘shovel ready’, with ongoing support during project construction and financing. The ability to multi-task and effectively manage competing priorities, whilst maintaining a keen eye on accuracy and detail are required, in order to deliver and contribute to the overall success.
Job Tasks and Responsibilities
- Generate and maintain project schedules, risk registers, budgets and take projects through our internal project management process, which includes key milestone reviews and Project Information Document
- Lead with the identification of new development projects, working closely with the wider development team to apply site finding criteria
- Direct the preparation, submission and management of planning applications and associated discharge of planning conditions, managing third-party consultants
- Lead on the negotiation of property agreements to put in place heads of terms, options and leases
- Work with our connections team to assess the viability of sites, support the application process and maintain secured connections
- Develop strong relationships with landowners, agents and other stakeholders
- Undertake commercial modelling of opportunities to assess their viability and achieve key hurdle rates
- Represent this team with involvement in workshops, industry forums and working groups as required
- Work with our in-house GIS and design team to screen sites and input on site design
- Undertake due diligence on projects that the company are evaluating or looking to acquire
Requirements
- Ideally at least 2 - 3 years of experience within the renewables or flexible power energy industry
- Any experience in all phases of project development, with specific experience in origination, planning, land agreements and connections
- Commercial management skills to maintain project budgets, undertake financial modelling and assess the commercial viability of projects
- Good knowledge of Microsoft Office is essential
- Probably degree educated in a relevant subject, although other qualifications will be considered based on
- experience
- Excellent oral, written and communication skills with the ability to build strong relationships and work as part of a team
- Highly organised and able to work within a fast-paced environment and react proactively to workflows
- Take ownership and drive tasks through to completion
- Adaptable and pragmatic, with the ability to quickly understand key issues and ensure resolution for the successful delivery of projects
- Travel will be required as part of the role, therefore own transport is essential with occasional overnight stays if necessary
