Project Manager - Development - Solar - London

Posted 06 September 2019
Salary Up to £50,000
LocationLondon
Discipline Renewable Energy & Infrastructure
Contact NameNathan Quinn

Job description

The Opportunity

A rare opportunity to join a leading international developer and IPP operating in the Solar, Wind and Hydro sectors. The successfull candidate will lead on all pre-construction activities related to project development Solar projects in the UK. 

The Role

  • Prospection of new wind and new solar projects
  • Land Option and Lease agreements initiation and completion
  • Local relationship management to ensure local support
  • Coordination and submission of the technical studies required to file the different authorizations to
  • build and operate solar and wind farms
  • Prospection of possible local partnership to support the development
  • Maintaining contact with determining authorities and driving a successful planning determination
  • Grid connection application, assessment and acceptance process management
  • Procurement tender coordination for services
  • External consultation with stakeholders
  • Project planning and budget definition with reporting and monitoring
  • Internal progress reporting
  • Possible development resource support to other countries

The Person 

  • 2 - 4 years experience in greenfield wind and/or solar development in UK 
  • Languages: English fluent speaker other European Languages potentially helpful 
  • Good knowledge of energy sector in UK and Ireland 
  • Good knowledge of regulatory framework in UK and Ireland 
  • Good local network and good abilities to create a local network 
  • Independent 
  • Team work capabilities 
  • Negotiation capabilities