I am representing a client who has an exciting opportunity for an experienced individual to provide renewable energy development advice to clients across the UK. Their ongoing projects include working with solar PV, energy storage, onshore wind and hydrogen.
The development manager role focuses on identifying and progressing new development opportunities for on-shore renewable energy projects from 10MW to 500MW projects. The role offers great variety and will encompass a diverse spectrum of work including, strategic site searching, evaluation of sites, landowner engagement, client engagement, negotiation of exclusivity agreements, and negotiation of option and lease documentation.
The position would suit a candidate with a minimum of three years’ experience, who can work with autonomy. This role offers considerable opportunities for the candidate to progress their career by pursuing new business ventures and shaping the future of their development services.
Key Responsibilities:
• Assisting renewable energy developers to build their pipeline of renewable energy projects by identifying and securing sites
• Working with colleagues to assess renewable energy opportunities on clients’ landholdings
• Co-ordinate and manage specialists' inputs for project progression
• Working with clients’ advisors to structure land agreements for a range of project types
• Potential for involvement in the valuation, acquisition and disposal of renewable energy assets
• Building strong relationships with clients and reporting to them professionally
• Policy analysis and research of key technologies/sectors
• Develop and leverage opportunities from the contact network
• Be able to travel and attend meetings across Scotland and the UK
Key Skills:
• Experience in the renewable energy sector (desirable but not essential)
• Literate with GIS and Mapping tools
• Good negotiating skills with the ability to communicate effectively with people at all levels
• Highly competent and skilled with Microsoft Office, including Excel and PowerPoint.
• Clear written and verbal communication style
• Financial acumen and ability to consider commercial aspects of a project
• Flexible worker – willing to travel
• Exercise confidentiality and discretion at all times
• Excellent client care skills and the ability to prioritise work
• A good understanding of the UK renewable energy market
• A willingness to undertake business development on behalf of the department, wider team and the company and raise profile besides their personal profile outside the company
• Experience in a similar role is essential
• Full driving licence and own car
If you wish to be considered for this role, please apply to this ad, send me a private message, or contact me at +44 20 7448 7244 for more information or simply send an email to: freya.collington@jdrossenergy.com
