Our client is a low-carbon energy project developer with over 15 years’ experience working with landowners on the development of multi-megawatt energy projects across the UK. As a result of continued growth, they are currently looking to recruit a Solar Developer to support their solar project pipeline delivery.

The ideal candidate will be a self-starter with the ability to take ownership and manage the entire development cycle from opportunity identification to shovel ready status.

The individual must be a creative problem-solver with an ability to combine both technical and commercial knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Develop solar projects from greenfield to financial close
• Communicate and engage with landowners to agree land (heads/option/lease agreements)
• Manage planning process and submission of planning applications (screening, planning application, environmental statement)
• Appoint and manage external technical advisors (including planning/environmental/grid)
• Management of key stakeholders (e.g. DNO’s, suppliers, consultants and legal advisors) to ensure programmes stay on plan, budget and meet target delivery dates
• Communication to project stakeholders ensuring expectations are managed
• Liaise with development partners, review projects and provide technical input to developments
• Responsible for commercial aspects of the project including:
• Risk identification and mitigation, anticipating development challenges
• Take ownership of development problems, seeing them through to resolution
• Managing grid connections to ensure viable connection contracts

Requirements

• 2 – 5 years’ experience of solar project development
• Preferably hold an engineering qualification/background, although other relevant backgrounds will be considered
• Naturally curious, self-motivated and enthusiastic
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Ability to build strong, cooperative and productive relationships with key stakeholders involved in realising projects
• Organised and able to manage multiple projects and stakeholders
• Creative and pragmatic with an ability to find solutions to challenging problems
• Excellent commercial insight for assessing key value drivers of projects
• Driving licence and desire to travel

Salary: DOE 

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