An exciting opportunity for an experienced [onshore wind developer to join to join a leading renewable IPP. Your role will be instrumental in supporting the successful development of the existing UK based onshore wind project portfolio & delivering future growth for the business over the coming years.
As a Senior Onshore Wind Developer your responsibilities will include:
- Identify new sites which are suitable for the development of onshore wind working alongside grid network experts
- Identify suitable land, engage with landowners and negotiate legal agreements related to land such as exclusivity, Heads of Terms and option to lease agreements.
- Appoint and manage key consultants to successfully develop onshore wind projects through to RTB or COD (e.g planning, legal, communications);
- Establish and maintain excellent relationships with all stakeholders per project from local communities, Council’s, MPs, MSP’s Interest groups etc.
- Lead from the front on Community Engagement, hearing concerns and convincingly explaining realities;
- Recruit and manage a small team of in-house project development specialists as project development pipelines require;
- Reporting to management team on a monthly basis as regards pipeline growth, development progress, DEVEX and Project Risk
- Liaise positively with colleagues in M&A, procurement, wind mapping, GIS, Technical design and engineering.
As a Senior Onshore Wind Developer, you will likely have the following skills and experiences:
- Be a self-motivated team player with great communication skills and a structured way of working.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in utility-scale onshore wind project development
- You will be responsible for the growth & success of onshore wind Portfolio
- You’ll be proficient with MS Office and comfortable at preparing models on excel to assist with your designs/assessment.
- Commercial awareness of how design decisions and equipment specifications can affect the value of a project.
- Bachelor’s Degree in related topic
Salary and Benefits
- Above market salary / bonuses
- 30 days annual leave + bank holidays
- Scandinavian style maternity / paternity leave
- Private healthcare (including wellness initiatives, gym membership etc).