Technical Development Manager
- Posted 28 May 2024
- Salary Competitive Salary (DOE)
- LocationUnited Kingdom
- Job type Permanent
- Discipline Renewable Energy & Infrastructure
- ReferenceNQ-TDM-28MAY24
- Contact NameNathan Quinn
Job description
Title: Technical Development Manager - BtM Solar
Location: United Kingdom (Remote)
To support the business expansion as Project Manager for Behind-the-Meter (BtM) projects in development and under construction across the UK.
Role
Project Development (from site assessment to FID)
Lead customer site visits to assess electrical infrastructure, points of connection, and roof conditions
Manage planning submissions and grid approvals with support from partners
Manage technical due diligence activities for project acquisitions
and lead the UK private wire development approach
land lease negotiations with support from partners (private wire only)
Develop and manage relationships with existing and new suppliers, consultants, and other partners
Support with early-stage designs if/when the Engineering function is constrained
Support the BTM function team with activities, such as ensuring that the project design is properly validated
Develop the BtM function together with Business Development Director (UK&I) and BTM Operations Manager
Provide technical sales support to the commercial team during the sales phase with input on development timelines, suitable EPCs and local consultants and e.g. with developing the technical specification, validating technical proposals in RFP documentation in collaboration with development engineers
Responsibilities
At least 2 years’ experience at an EPC
At least 2 years’ experience at a technical consultancy, with experience supporting C&I customers on energy-related projects (solar, energy efficiency, EV charging etc)
Proven ability to manage local site stakeholders and customers through development, construction and COD
Working for a C&I business in a Site Manager, Plant Improvement Manager, Facilities Manager or Process Engineering role
BEng/MEng in electrical engineering from a top university
Track record and experience from having developed and constructed BtM solar projects in the local market/region where based