Project Development Manager

2 weeks ago

Manchester, United Kingdom Petroplan Full time

Project Development manager - Solar
Petroplan is delighted to work alongside an international utility-scale developer in the renewable energy industries (solar, BESS, wind and green hydrogen) based in the UK.
To proactively develop our client business in the UK focusing on growing a large-scale development pipeline. This new role will focus on developing opportunities for large scale PV development in the UK as well as potential storage projects.
This position is based in either Scotland or England and requires regular travel.
You will need the ability to lead and manage multi-disciplinary project teams along with communicate with regulators, local communities, consultants and landowners.
The role will involve site selection activities, development and implementation of EIA scoping strategies, project management of EIA studies, defining and managing surveys works and appropriate mitigation, obtaining consents, statutory stakeholder engagement, community engagement, project financial approvals and budgetary control.
Ability to manage and complete all the land agreements associated with large scale renewable developments is essential.
The successful candidate will also have a strong track record in project development, great interpersonal skills and budget management.
Responsibilities
Identifying and securing land for large scale ground mount solar projects
Research grid status and availability and liaise with D
To manage projects from concept through the development phases ensuring that all consents are secured for deliverable project with competitive LCOE's
Identify, deploy and manage appropriate human resource from appointed consultants on a project basis
Lead and recommend appropriate development strategies to the Head of Development and Senior Developer
Lead and provide input to all commercial agreements and contracts including leading solicitors and land agents to conclude option and lease agreements.
Prepare and present project investment papers
Agreement, management and forecasting of necessary budgets including ensuring budgets are delivered to the Senior Developer, Head of Development, CEO and Finance Director which provide accurate and timely information to support their understanding of strategic risks, issues, opportunities, impacts and progress
Manage and actively identify all critical risks, issues and impacts of the project specifically the adequate application of and adherence to both statutory and corporate health, safety and environmental requirements
Negotiate and lead interfaces with all key stakeholders
Provide point of contact for landowners and communities requiring information about the project
Responsible for ensuring best practice project management
Responsible for all aspects of project management with consultants/contractors
Advise the Senior Developer, Head of Development, CEO and Board mem on the impact of technical/specialist risks and issues and the viability of solutions recommended
Balance technical detail with commercial needs and provide recommendations, taking into account all relevant risks
Ensure that all recommendations are documented and sufficient due diligence exists to support decisions (whether internal or external diligence)
Present decisions and recommendations to the Head of Development, CEO and Board in a structured and robust manner

Requirements:
~ Degree or equivalent experience in Environmental Management, Planning, Environmental Engineering, Environmental Science, Land Management/Surveying or relevant qualification in obtaining development consents along with relevant professional qualification
~3-5 Years' experience in early-stage Solar development in the UK
~ Proven Project Development experience in renewable energy developments (preferably development of solar at utility scale)
~ Experience and understanding of 1) planning system and consenting regimes across the UK and ROI and 2) Land agreements for renewable energy developments
~ Highly developed negotiation skills
~ Health & Safety awareness
~ Tenacity, persistence and determination to succeed
~ Excellent interpersonal skills
~ Excellent report writing and presentation skills
~ Ability to work under pressure and to deadlines


About Petroplan
Petroplan is the trusted, specialist global Talent Solutions partner of choice for employers and professionals in the Energy sector. Since 1976, Petroplan has been here to help people like you make the most of the opportunities available and find the best fit for you as an individual.
Over 10,000 placements in more than 55 countries for over 550 clients across 65 disciplines.
In an industry where skilled and experienced professionals are increasingly sought after resource, we appreciate the true value of what you have to offer. What's more, we understand that different things are important to different people in today's world of work - it's about making exactly the right connections for you as an individual.
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