Project Development Manager - Solar - London
- Posted 18 October 2021
- Salary DOE
- LocationLondon
- Job type Permanent
- Discipline Renewable Energy & Infrastructure
- Contact NameAlex Le Goater
Job description
The Opportunity
- A rare opportunity to join a solar developer based in London.
The Role
- Project Management of Solar Developments in the Planning System
- Working with planning authorities and stakeholders, external planning and specialist consultants.
- Dealing with DNO’s / TNOs and ICPs on grid connections that the projects will have secured to ensure they are being progressed in tandem to planning progression.
- Liaise with Landowners as required to facilitate access for planning studies and liaising with our in-house legal council to seek any lease change amendments that may be required
- Site identification / screening
- Monitoring and reporting on progress including budgeting and cashflow projections
- Supporting the sales / finance process and dataroom management.
The Person
Essential
- Practical and comprehensive understanding of the planning system
- Able to communicate and negotiate effectively with all stakeholders
- Project management of consultants and internal specialists
- Relevant experience within the renewable energy sector
Desirable
- Detailed understanding of land agreements (option to lease, easements etc)
- Grid applications process experience
- Working with ICPs for cost effective connections
- Site identification knowledge
- Reporting, budgeting and cashflow forecasting
- Data room preparation and management
- Utility scale solar experience will be an advantage