Solar PV Project Developer

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