Development Director - Solar - UK Wide - Development Platform

Posted 06 April 2022
Salary Up to £120,000 + Bonus + Profit Share
LocationUnited Kingdom
Discipline Renewable Energy & Infrastructure
Contact NameNathan Quinn

Job description

The Opportunity:

A rare opportunity to join a Solar Developer with one of the largest pipelines in the UK. The successful candidate will be managing a team of 8 Project Developers / Land Managers. 

The Role:

  • Identifying opportunities and finding the right locations and sites for utility scale solar parks.
  • Negotiation, closing and monitoring agreements with local developers.
  • Close agreements with landowners for the realisation of solar projects.
  • Contributing to obtaining zoning plan changes and (building) permits
  • Involved in the technical side, PPA, and grid connection.
  • Managing advisors, project managers and subcontractors
  • Stakeholder management (town councils, local communities etc)
  • Support during the sale process of the project

The Individual:

  • You have experience of at least 5 years in the development of projects and have a predisposition for team management.
  • You want to operate in an agile environment, favouring flexibility and adaptability.
  • You are capable and open to traveling regularly throughout France.
  • Boosted by your passion for renewable energies, you understand that each project is unique and responds to specific issues to which you wish to provide appropriate responses.
  • Beyond your experience, we will value your personality: dynamism, rigor, commitment, reliability, analytical skills, initiative, and team spirit.