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UK Solar Project Developer
December 15, 2021 | Comments Off on UK Solar Project Developer
UK Solar Project Developer
Based in the UK and requires regular travel
Renewco are looking for an experienced solar project developer who has a proven track record in project development from greenfield through to construction.
This is an exciting time to be joining the team, you'll enjoy working closely with the company's founders and leaders and as a member of the management team, you will have the chance to propose your own ideas for innovation and directly support the development of Renewco Power's business in large scale PV development in the UK as well as potential storage projects.
This is a new and interesting role that will involve both greenfield and co-development opportunities. You'll be establishing Renewco development projects in the UK as well as identifying local development partners, working with the senior team to negotiate and manage co-development opportunities and overseeing the development process.
Key activities:
- Identifying project and partnership opportunities to grow pipeline, negotiating and managing co-development agreements with support from the senior team.
- Prospecting large sites for ground mounted PV projects.
- Managing development process for secured projects and managing development budgets.
- Researching grid status and availability and liaise with DNOs.
- Negotiating sub-contractor roles responsibilities and contracts.
- Negotiating key development contracts.
- Analysing and reviewing commercial viability based on project technical design and costing.
- Developing an in-depth knowledge of local market legislation, regulations, support schemes etc.
- Managing local development partners.
- Internal pipeline management and reporting.
- Identifying and closing project acquisitions.
What we are looking for:
- Proven experience in Solar development in the UK.
- A thorough understanding of the development process, including land acquisition and securing grid connection.
- Excellent understanding of all parts of the PV Development cycle.
- Strong commercial skills including negotiating agreements and contracts experience.
- Experience in delivering distributed generation schemes.
- Thorough understanding of the UK planning regulations.
- Great communication skills.
- Working well under pressure.
- Strong attention to detail.
In return we can offer an attractive salary and benefits package. Please apply with a CV.
About Renewco Power
Renewco Power is a newly formed renewable energy development business with strong financial backing from SSE and a renowned team of Solar and Wind entrepreneurs at the helm.
Renewco's founders have over 100 years of combined renewables development and investment experience, having successfully developed more than 10GW of renewables in over 50 countries, raising more than £2 billion to finance these assets in the process.
We have a great culture, operate a flat structure where everyone has a voice and the opportunities are mounting up. Ahead of plan already, we are looking for an experienced UK Solar Developer who is interested in enjoying all the benefits associated with joining a tight knit team with lots of development opportunities in the pipeline.
By applying for this role, your details will be sent to Ortolan People, who are acting as consultants for the hiring company. Ortolan People are engaged to provide recruitment support in processing applications. We will endeavour to respond to all applicants within three working days. Occasionally for roles with a very high volume of applicants, this may not be possible.