Join a global integrated renewables developer that specialises in the development, financing, EPC, O&M as well as asset management of solar power plants. With European origins my client has a portfolio that surpasses 1GWp worldwide and conducts business with over 50 countries globally. With a focus on early-stage utility solar development; the business development manager will be responsible for permitting, landholder negotiation, grid connection as well as all other early-stage renewables development workstreams.

Role and Responsibilities:

• Responsible for key aspects of renewable project development (grid, land and planning)
• Build and maintain successful relationships with all relevant stakeholders (landowners, councils and regulatory bodies)
• Managing a project from inception to handover, ensuring that design is delivered on-time, within scope and within budget
• Undertake site surveys to establish local conditions which impact solar plant design, as well as researching local supply costs for inclusion in the project budget
• Work with the Design & Engineering Team to review all project documents and information provided by a Client/developer, and throughout the design process
• Preparation of Client, supplier and subcontractor contracts

The ideal candidate will have:

• Tertiary degree in environmental, engineering, or related field
• 3+ years’ experience working across the development of renewables projects (battery, wind, solar)
• Knowledge surrounding the process of acquiring environmental approvals for the development of utility solar projects
• Sound knowledge of the grid connection aspects of development, existing relationships with Ausgrid, Transgrid, NEM etc. desired
• Ability to build and maintain stakeholder relationships with all relevant entities (landholders, councils and regulatory bodies)

If this sounds like the role for you, please do not wait to apply.

Contact: george@greenrecruitmentcompany.com