Solar PV Project Developer

Posted 18 January 2021
LocationSweden
Job type Permanent
Discipline Renewable Energy & Infrastructure
Contact NameHarry Moncur

Job description

Excellent opportunity to lead the development activities for large-scale solar PV projects throughout Sweden.

 

The Opportunity:

  • Proactively identify and apply screening criteria for site development opportunities
  • Connect with landowners through networking, conferences and other channels
  • Work with the business' operations and analytics teams to validate opportunities in terms of financial and technical feasibility
  • Contact landowners and negotiate land lease option agreements with the support of business' legal team
  • Work closely with DSOs (grid owners) to identify relevant interconnection points and reserve capacity for projects
  • Identify permitting requirements and project lead internal business resources to apply and progress permit application processes.
  • Organise planning community consultations and meet with local authorities to get scheme buy-in.
  • Oversee the development budget for applicable projects
  • Regularly update and provide clear forecasting of project cashflows in line with budget forecasts.
  • Present projects for internal risk-review evaluations and submit formal requests for budget approval to fully develop projects from the internal investment committee.
  • Manage external consultants in specific areas such as Environmental Impact Assessment

 

The Individual:

  • Swedish market experience is preferred but not essential
  • Solar PV development experience is desired but other renewable technologies are also suitable
  • Fluency in Swedish and English required