Head of Development - Solar - UK

Posted 10 January 2022
Salary Up to ~ £100K + Per MW Bonus
LocationUnited Kingdom
Job type Permanent
Discipline Renewable Energy & Infrastructure
Contact NameNathan Quinn

Job description

The Opportunity 

A rare opportunity to join an established private equity company as their Head of Development. 

The Role

  • Identifying opportunities and finding the right locations and sites for utility scale solar projects.
  • 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
  • Stakeholder management 
  • Support during the sale process of the projects

The Person 

  • Several years of experience in project development of renewable energy projects though the whole project development cycle.
  • Successful track record of projects and a good network within the UK Solar industry.
  • Experience with licencing and permitting procedures