​The Green Recruitment Company are delighted to have partnered with a global renewable energy investment & management platform, focused on Battery Storage, Solar & Wind projects.

The business is a Joint Venture between a leading, energy trading company & large investment firm, with combined funds under management amounting in excess $108 billion.

At present, the business has 2.8GW under ownership, 70% development & 30% acquisition. The portfolio currently comprises of Solar & BESS, with scope to add onshore wind, later in 2023.

Seeking an astute, experienced BESS Project Development Specialist to drive forward & originate (where necessary) project opportunities in the UK, Spain, Poland & Greece.

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Job Responsibilities:

• Obtaining planning approvals

• Securing legal and commercial agreements

• Managing technical on and off-site designs

• Securing and maintaining electrical connections

• Obtaining relevant environmental permits

• Managing consultants, technology, and connections suppliers

• Anticipating and mitigating development risk

• Budgetary and development program responsibility

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Requirements:

• The individual must be a creative problem-solver with an ability to combine legal, planning, technical and commercial knowledge to ensure the successful delivery projects.

• A driven individual who has expertise and experience in the development of energy projects.

• A proven track record in obtaining planning consents and managing numerous projects simultaneously with a solid understanding of the energy development processes.

• Financial management experience - agreeing and managing budgets.

• An understanding and experience of property agreements relevant to developing energy projects.

• Exceptional professional communication and presentation skills, both written and oral.

• Comfortable in a dynamic, fast-moving environment.

• Persuasive and influential, able to get results from a matrix of resources.

• Very organized, with an ability to autonomously manage multiple projects at once.

• Ability to be assertive when appropriate.

• A passion for renewable energy, with the ability to multi-task and manage effectively and accurately in a deadline-driven, challenging environment.

• The candidate must be willing to engage with local teams and work alongside broader teams as and when necessary.