Development Manager

3 days ago

Oxfordshire, United Kingdom Climate17 Full time

Our client is an independent power producer primarily focused on building and operating highly flexible small-mid scale embedded peaking generation and battery storage projects in the UK.

They are the largest provider of flexible generation in the UK and have a combined installed capacity of over 700 MW across circa 50 sites.

They are currently seeking a Development Manager. This position will be a key part of the Development team, managing a large and growing portfolio of projects across a range of technologies. This could be, battery storage, solar, grid stability schemes andhydrogen projects

The role consists in taking ownership of projects and leading them through the development process, from the point of initial identification to being 'shovel ready', with ongoing support during project construction and financing.

Alongside home, the preference is for someone located in the midlands or north of England, to develop projects across that region.

**Responsibilities**
- Lead on the negotiation of property agreements to put in place heads of terms, options and leases
- Develop strong relationships with landowners, agents and other stakeholders
- Generate and maintain project schedules, risk registers, budgets and take projects through their internal project management process, which includes key milestone reviews and Project Information Document
- Undertake commercial modelling of opportunities to assess their viability and achieve key hurdle rates
- Represent the client with involvement in workshops, industry forums and working groups as required
- Work with their in-house GIS and design team to screen sites and input on-site design
- Undertake due diligence on projects they are evaluating or looking to acquire

**Requirements**:

- A minimum of 3-5 years of relevant, industry work experience is required
- Experience in all phases of project development, with specific experience in origination, planning, land agreements and connections is desirable.
- Commercial management skills are essential to maintain project budgets, undertake financial modelling and assess the commercial viability of projects
- Excellent oral, written and communication skills with the ability to build strong relationships and work as part of a team
- Highly organised and able to work within a fast-paced environment and react proactively to workflows
- Take ownership and drive tasks through to completion
- Adaptable and pragmatic, with the ability to quickly understand key issues and ensure resolution for the successful delivery of projects
- Travel will be required as part of the role, therefore own transport is essential with occasional overnight stays if necessary

**About Us**
Climate17 is a purpose-led, international Renewable Energy & Sustainability recruitment firm. We provide specialist talent acquisition services to organisations seeking to reduce their environmental footprint, as well as those working towards the decarbonisationof the energy sector.
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