Development Manager (Wind)
- by Climate 17
- Location Manchester, Greater Manchester, UK
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Salary
not disclosed
1528 days ago
Job Description:
Our client originates, develops, builds, owns and operates renewable energy generation projects across the UK. Due to the growth of their development team, an opportunity has arisen for a capable, experienced, ambitious and motivated individual to join them as a Development Manager, looking after their growing portfolio of wind farm sites.
Responsibilities
- Growth of the internal wind development pipeline through site origination and the identification of commercial opportunities, including the procurement and construction phases of developments to deliver operational assets.
- Preparation and presentation of detailed feasibility assessments throughout the process to gain approvals to proceed.
- Promotion of wind projects through scoping, EIA, planning application and, where necessary, planning appeal.
- Management and maintenance of a diverse range of external and internal stakeholder relationships, including public consultation as required, negotiation and finalisation of property agreements, Power Purchase Agreements, off-taker agreements, etc.
- Technical and environmental evaluation of new development opportunities, including the commercial viability and financial modelling of projects.
- Management of internal and external resources to meet milestones and delivery of projects.
- Input into, and involvement with, the development of other low carbon, flexible generation technology projects, including battery and solar.
Requirements
Qualifications
- Degree qualified as a minimum in an appropriate technical field/discipline.
- Accreditation with a relevant professional institute.
Experience and Skills
- Proven experience in assessing the feasibility of projects and executing the development process of commercial scale wind energy projects.
- Project Management of complex projects in the energy field to cost and programme.
- Experience of consultation with both internal and external stakeholders and in developing strong working relationships with key actors.
- Well-rounded demonstrable commercial management skills – including development and control of budgets, financial appraisals, project evaluation, contract negotiation and management.
- Ability to create and maintain financial models for a range of energy projects.
- Experience of managing projects beyond the consenting phase through the procurement and construction phases of development.
£ Competitive
About us
Climate17 are recruitment specialists across Energy & Environmental markets. Our extensive experience, expert market knowledge and passion for what we do stand us apart.
Apply today
For full disclosure, please contact Tom Wolsey at [email protected] / +44 7761800201, or send us your CV.
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Job Type
Permanent, Full Time
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Work Authorisation
No
- Industry Sector Oil, Gas, Alternative Energy