Head of Project Development West Europe (renewable energy)
A fantastic opportunity has arisen with my Client, an established international renewable energy developer, who are seeking a Head of Project Development West Europe to join their growing operation. The Head of Project Development - West Europe will work remotely and be responsible for developing a pipeline of projects for utility scale solar through land acquisition and investment through to permitting to ready to build stage. This is a great opportunity to join a global giant in the renewable energy sector in a strategically important position for my Client.
The Role
As Head of Project Development West Europe, you will:
Hold relevant experience in the energy sector, power business, and mergers & acquisitions in a complex environment.
Lead relationships for co-development and partnership agreements.
Establish relationships with landowners, municipals, project developers and financial institutions across the region.
Follow projects from land identification, development, permitting, through to contract closure.
Possess an effective network with Grid Operators, land agents and Governmental institutions.
Be responsible for project delivery, and lead various internal professionals in design, technical analysis, financial and commercial modelling, legal DD and grid connection.
Demonstrate an achievement of excellence in the workplace and continual process improvement.
Demonstrate a strong entrepreneurial spirit with solid business orientation rooted in value creation, understanding, investment analysis, revenue generation, cost optimisation, and a balanced approach to risk/reward.
Oversee relationships with project stakeholders.
Essential Skills/Qualifications
As Head of Project Development - West Europe you will need to demonstrate:
A Bachelor's Degree in Engineering/Economics/Business or related fields; an MBA or any Master degree is an advantage.
More than 10 years' experience in a similar senior management capacity and regional role with proven leadership and management experience with a successful track record and expertise in international business transactions, M&A; and project development.
Possess strong commercial knowledge, risk management and contractual negotiations, PPA.
Must have storage and solar development experience (a minimum of 2GW conceptualised and completed).
Capable to lead and challenge projects financially (capital structuring, financial modelling, and financial advisors) and technically (Consultants, EPC).
Deep understanding of general transaction/bid management (managing internal resources/consultants/stakeholders), adhering to transaction timelines, and possess professional writing skills.
Strong understanding and reliable track record of power project development (land, grid interconnection, permitting), Project Finance and Energy Management.
Must possess excellent communication (verbal & written English proficiency), presentation, ability to navigate and work in matrix organisation, regional and senior management, investors, internal and external stakeholders.
Ability to work independently and in multi-disciplinary teams, capability to interface efficiently with operational teams of all levels in a technical environment.
Prior leadership experience is a must whilst also demonstrating a team player work style.
Excellent analytical and synthesis skills is a must demonstrating problem solving & decision-making skills, meticulous and eye for details.
Creative, deal-focus, and ability to build relationships and provide solutions.
This is a remote working role with extensive travel involved.
Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Impellam Group STEM Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
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