An opportunity has arisen to join the team at Cubico Sustainable Investments as a Project Developer - UK. We are seeking a Project Developer who will provide support in identifying and assessing the feasibility of grid-scale onshore wind, solar PV and battery storage projects in the UK.
This position will work from our Manchester or Glasgow offices on a hybrid basis
Key Responsibilities
- Provide support in identifying and assessing the feasibility of grid-scale onshore wind, solar PV and battery storage projects in the UK.
- Working in close collaboration with the wider Origination team, you will utilise and maintain the Company’s in-house ArcGIS mapping software to identify new opportunities; create constraints information and assess local permitting and development considerations for individual projects.
- Support the identification, evaluation, design, planning, development and commercial analysis of new grid-scale onshore wind, solar PV and battery storage projects.
- Assess the suitability of land from a planning, environmental, technical, grid and development risk perspective.
- Analyse wind and other meteorological data to develop and optimise wind turbine and solar site layouts.
- Build and manage a pipeline of early-stage feasibility projects.
- Complete high-level financial modelling to assess the economic viability of new projects.
- Support in the preparation and presentation of internal approval memos for projects seeking budget approval and coordinate the associated governance process with the relevant Cubico teams.
- Identify and liaise with landowners and their agents, and where required, provide support in negotiation of Exclusivity, Heads of Terms and Option and Lease agreements.
- Supporting the team with anticipating and mitigating development risk.
- Management of internal and external resources to meet milestones and delivery of projects
- Undertake site visits to assess site feasibility and accompany the land team to discuss proposed projects with landowners.
The successful candidate will have:
- Previous experience of working for a renewable energy developer would be advantageous, however, an enthusiastic character, with the ability to display determination, drive and the motivation to learn new skills is more important.
Key Skills and Capabilities
- Project management and/or business development skills with the ability to support and manage complex projects and identify and mitigate project risks.
- Knowledge of the environmental and land-use planning effects of developing new onshore wind, solar PV and battery storage projects.
- Experience of utilising ArcGIS mapping software, including data management and spatial analysis.
- Analytical problem solver, with an ability to combine technical, planning and commercial knowledge to ensure successful development of projects.
Preferred qualifications
- Degree qualified as a minimum in planning, engineering, science or other relevant renewable energy/environmental discipline.
Additional Requirements
- Full UK driving licence
- Ability to use ArcGIS and/or other mapping software would be desirable.
- Flexible and willing to travel across the UK to meet external stakeholders
About Cubico Sustainable Investments
Established in 2015, Cubico Sustainable Investments (Cubico), a London-headquartered firm, is one of the world’s leaders in providing renewable energy across the Americas, Europe and Australia. Owned equally by Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan and PSP Investments, two of the world’s largest pension funds with over USD300 bn under management, Cubico is committed to a long-term growth strategy designed to make it one of the largest and best in class renewable energy investors in the world.
Cubico holds a portfolio of around 12 GW, with assets across the wind, solar PV, solar thermal and transmission line technologies. Covering the whole energy chain from development and construction to operation, the company’s portfolio is located across 9 countries: Colombia, Mexico, Uruguay, the United States (USA), Greece, Italy, Spain, the United Kingdom (UK) and Australia.
Cubico is driven by six core values: Diversity, Respect, Integrity, Value Creation and Excellence, which make up the final value DRIVE. These values encourage employees to take pride and satisfaction in their work, strive to achieve their goals and go the extra mile to attain outstanding results, whilst acting with the upmost integrity and behaving ethically in the course of their employment. Cubico’s employees are central to its success and, as a result, the company looks for people who believe in its purpose, will take full account of its impact and are motivated to make a positive contribution to communities and the environment and build a better future.
As part of Cubico culture and values, we embrace diversity and equal opportunity. We are committed to building talented teams that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. The more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. We particularly encourage applications from under-represented minority groups.
