Join Our Team!
We are currently recruiting a Development Manager to join our team and contribute to key projects in a dynamic and collaborative environment. This role is part of a global team working toward common goals. We operate as one company, across all locations, with shared responsibility and clear accountability.
We are seeking an experienced Development Manager with a proven track record in appraising project rights and driving wind, solar PV and BESS projects forwards through the development life cycle in the UK. Key Responsibilities
Acquisitions
* Appraise project rights of acquisition opportunities working closely with the Business Development Team
* Identifying projects with good fundamentals and highlighting key risks, as well as potential mitigation measures
* Lead the technical internal and external due diligence phase and provide technical inputs as part of the investment appraisal process
* Recommending acquisition opportunities to the UK Business Development and Leadership Teams
Development
* Oversee development activities from site origination to ready to build status through existing Development Service Agreements
* Manage the developers to drive forwards the development life cycle and ensure best practice project fundamentals are achieved
* Conduct initial feasibility assessments across land, grid and planning to maximise project viability and economic returns
* Optimise land requirements and review land agreements such as option and lease agreements
* Review connection offers and ensure DSO / TSO milestones and requirements are satisfied to retain validity of connection agreement
* Oversee the planning process alongside the developer and planning consultants to maximise consenting success and minimise onerous conditions
* Build and maintain relationships with landowners, DSOs, TSOs, planning consultants and Local Planning Authorities (LPA)
* Coordinate internal teams such as Corporate, Engineering, Financial and Legal to ensure successful and efficient development of projects
* Track project milestones, programmes, budgets and risk logs to ensure visibility and control of development activities
* Produce regular portfolio reports for internal reporting and decision making
Procurement & Construction
* Following achievement of ready to build status, ensure smooth transition and handover to the internal procurement and construction teams
* Continue to support Atlantica Project Manager during the pre-construction and construction phases to retain land, grid, planning project rights
* Ensure contractors and suppliers are complying with the planning permission and lead the discharge of the planning conditions with the LPA
Education and Certifications
* Bachelor's degree in Renewable Energy, project management or a related field
* Project Management certification is desirable
* Full UK Driving License
Experience and Technical Skills
* 5+ years in experience in renewable energy sector ideally in wind, solar PV and BESS projects
* Proven track record in development and project management
* Experience with landowners, DSOs, TSOs and LPAs in the UK
* Familiarity with Development Services Agreements, M&A processes and construction requirements
* Strong organisational and multitasking abilities
* Excellent communication, interpersonal and reporting skills across diverse range of stakeholders
Company Culture
We believe in a culture of trust, shared goals, and accountability. No matter where you are based, you are part of one team working toward the same mission.