​Client

My client are an international IPP who develop own and operate solar projects around Europe. They are looking for a Grid Manager to join the business and help connect a large pipeline of solar projects to the grid.

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Purpose of Role

Manage the development and delivery of utility scale solar PV and storage projects from site origination through to fully consented and ready-to-build phases. Engagement with key stakeholders in the development process and management of all project matters relating to development including land, planning and grid connection.

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Site Origination

• Assessing suitable sites for solar PV development through various mapping tools, site feasibility studies, energy yield analysis, project budget and cashflow analysis.

• Engagement with Distributed Network Operators (DNOs) and other industry bodies such as local planning authorities to identify opportunities for solar and storage development.

• Supporting other team members on identification of projects and assessment of opportunities.

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Project Development

• Engagement with landowners and land agents regarding securing land for solar and storage .

• Negotiation of agreements including landowner agreements, consultancy contracts, and input to commercial decisions, ensuring optimum value is achieved in all such negotiations.

• Management of specialist consultants throughout the planning application process.

• Management of projects through the grid connection process with the relevant network operator.

• Engagement with external stakeholders (e.g. local authorities, system operators, statutory consultees, planning & grid consultants) while representing company in a professional manner.

• Community consultation on project proposals with stakeholders local to the project area.

• Project cash flow management and preparation of budget proposals

• Manage and report on all project risks, ensuring management are kept fully abreast of any significant developments

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General

• Continue to evolve and build existing knowledge and understanding of the renewable energy industry keeping a watching brief on energy policy development and media, and networking through attendance at industry conferences where relevant or required.

• Drive and motivate the project development team and progress their professional development through staff mentorship, knowledge sharing and identification of training opportunities.

• Drive and promote the corporate values of the business within the workplace.

• Actively foster, in cooperation with other staff, an ethos and culture of inclusiveness and openness

• Other duties as required and directed by the relevant Manager or other Officer appointed by the Board of Directors.

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Qualifications / Skills Sought:

• Advanced knowledge and understanding of renewable energy project development, stakeholder management and evidence of the ability to manage and build a team.

• Experience with the full development lifecycle is an advantage, as the role requires a ‘big picture’ thinker.

• To succeed in this role you will need to be an ambitious, self-motivated person with a passion for business growth and solar development.

• The drive to work in a fast-paced organisation where there is an environment of change, complexity, and multi-functional stakeholders

• A 'positive can-do attitude'

• Candidates will ideally come from a technical/engineering, development or consultancy background and have 3-4 years project management experience in the power or renewable energy sector.