Project Manager - Development - Solar - London
- Posted 07 February 2020
- Salary DOE
- LocationLondon
- Discipline Renewable Energy & Infrastructure
- Contact NameNathan Quinn
Job description
The Opportunity
A rare opportunity to join a global leader in the development and management of international large-scale solar projects and smart energy technology, with operations across Europe, Latin America and Africa.
The Role
- Identifying Project and Partnership opportunities to grow pipeline
- Prospecting large sites for ground mounted PV projects
- Managing development process for secured projects
- Research grid status and availability and liaise with DNOs
- Negotiating sub-contractor roles responsibilities and contracts
- Negotiating key development contracts
- Identifying, negotiating and managing co-development agreements
- Analysing and reviewing commercial viability based on projects’ technical design and costing
- Market research
- Developing an in-depth knowledge of local market legislation, regulations, support schemes etc
- Managing local development partners
- Internal pipeline management and reporting
- Financial analysis of opportunities
- Delivering developed RTB projects to defined budget and schedule
- Identifying and closing project acquisitions
- Presenting projects to the internal investment committee
- Defining development budgets
- Managing costs and cashflow within the development budget
- PPA and SPA negotiations
The Person
Must have :
- University Degree (or equivalent) in Engineering/Sciences.
- An experienced renewable energy professional with a track record of successfully managing the development of multiple projects, with a focus on pre- & post consent stage up to financial close.
- A thorough understanding of the commercial/environmental/regulatory challenges facing all stages of wind project development and the renewable energy industry.
- A strong basic understanding of financial aspects of power generation projects with experience of working closely with financial analysts in the preparation and updating of financial models
- Excellent written and verbal communication Ability to travel frequently in the UK & Ireland (when necessary).