Solar Developer
- by Climate 17
- Location London, UK
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Salary
not disclosed
1549 days ago
Job Description:
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
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.
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For more information or a confidential discussion please contact Tom Wolsey at Climate17.
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Job Type
Permanent, Full Time
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Work Authorisation
No
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