Renewable Energy Project Developer

Posted 28 March 2018
Salary Negotiable based on experience
LocationNew York
Job type Permanent
Discipline Renewable EnergyEnergy Finance

Job description

The Company 

The Green Recruitment Company is representing a developer and owner of renewable and low carbon energy projects. As a Renewable Project Developer, you will be responsible the full range of project development activities. Business development will be a key part of the role to ensure we identify new development opportunities in target areas of the market to ensure we meet our long-term growth plans. Once opportunities are identified you will have overall responsibility for managing delivery of the projects from feasibility through securing agreements with land/business owners, obtaining consents and delivering the projects. You will also assist senior management with raising finance and procuring / selling projects.

Development activities/Responsibilities

  • Identify development opportunities that help the Company meet our goals and overall development objectives;
  • Produce a business case for each development opportunity and each specific project, communicate the business case to senior management to obtain formal approval before proceeding;
  • Project manage the development of all our activities, reporting on progress to the board;
  • Negotiate property agreements with landowner(s) to give us appropriate rights to develop our projects;
  • Secure all third-party consents necessary to build and operate our projects;
  • Secure funding from lenders, investors and/or joint venture parties needed to build our projects, ensure you maximise the profit and return on investment to the Company and the Group;
  • Work with senior management to identify the optimum exit strategy or long-term investment strategy for each development opportunity and each individual project to ensure we maximise the returns for the Company and the Group;
  • Assist senior management with the negotiation of the sale of individual projects and/or portfolios of projects, including managing the team needed to deliver the sale; and
  • Report on development activities at Group management meetings.

Other tasks

  • Complete work on several projects within short time periods through effective time management;
  • Manage projects and associated budgets;
  • Communicate with clients, landowners, JV partners, stakeholders and the project team effectively and professionally;
  • Build strong working relationships (both internally and externally);
  • Effectively manage sub-contractors to ensure timely delivery of works and value for money;
  • Undertake critical reviews of third party reports;
  • Communicate progress to your line manager at agreed intervals; and
  • Follow our internal processes and procedures.

Competencies:

  • An entrepreneurial mindset
  • Strategic thinking;
  • Exceptional leadership, business and interpersonal skills;
  • Excellent persuasion skills, a good networker and a good negotiator;
  • A desire to work in a challenging, fast paced environment;
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills;
  • Demonstrable successful experience in business development;
  • A creative mind with an ability to drive improvements in quality;
  • Time management skills and the ability to prioritise;
  • An existing network of contacts within the sector;
  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills;
  • Attention to detail;
  • Excellent presentation skills; and
  • Ability to work under pressure.