H9 Technical Recruitment are hiring for a Senior Development Manager to work for our European renewable energy client to be responsible the management, development and delivery of utility scale solar PV and storage projects from site origination through to fully consented and ready-to-build phases and also to engage with key stakeholders in the development process and management of all project matters relating to development including land, planning, and grid connection.
Role and Responsibilities
Site Origination
* Assessing suitable sites for solar PV and BESS development through various mapping tools, site feasibility studies, energy yield analysis, project budget and cash flow analysis.
* Engaging with Distributed Network Operators (DNOs) and other industry bodies such as local planning authorities to identify opportunities for solar and storage development.
* Supporting other team members in the identification of projects and assessment of opportunities.
Project Development
* Engaging with landowners regarding securing land for solar and storage.
* Negotiating agreements including landowner agreements, consultancy contracts, and input to commercial decisions, ensuring optimum value is achieved in all such negotiations.
* Managing specialist consultants throughout the planning application process.
* Managing projects through the grid connection process with the relevant network operator.
* Engaging with external stakeholders (e.g. local authorities, system operators, statutory consultees, planning & grid consultants) while representing the company in a professional manner.
* Consulting on project proposals with stakeholders local to the project area.
* Managing project cash flow management and preparation of budget proposals
* Managing and reporting on all project risks, ensuring management is kept fully abreast of any significant developments.
* Supporting other duties as required and directed by the relevant Manager or other Officer appointed by the Board of Directors.
Skills and Qualifications
* Planning, technical/engineering, development, or consultancy background and have a minimum of 5 years of project management experience in the power or renewable energy sector.
* Bachelor’s degree environmental science, Planning, Engineering, Business, or a related field
* Excellent communication and organisational skills.
* A high level of motivation and a friendly manner to enable effective and positive engagement with colleagues, and key stakeholders.