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