About the Role
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The Opportunity
Here at EDF Renewables, we have an exciting opportunity to join our Solar, Storage, & Private Wire team as a Business Development Manager. You will be the primary lead for EDF Renewables' utility-scale solar pre-FID pipeline.
The main responsibilities involve de-risking a pipeline of utility-scale (and sometimes battery) projects to enable FID. The role focuses on maximizing project value by securing viable routes to market, enabling efficient procurement, and ensuring project readiness for construction.
You will lead utility-scale pre-FID projects by managing multidisciplinary teams in a matrix organization. Post-FID, you will oversee the project during construction, ensuring delivery aligns with the investment case and providing support as needed.
Pay, Benefits, and Culture
If you’re looking to work hard, have fun, and help create a Net Zero future, you’re in the right place! We embrace new ideas and value diversity, offering competitive salaries, bonuses, pension schemes, flexible benefits, and employee discounts. We support flexible working arrangements and are committed to inclusivity through our Everyone’s Welcome program. We are a disability confident employer and will accommodate your application needs.
What You’ll Be Doing
This role involves collaboration with teams across EDF Renewables (UK and Group), including Strategy, Development, Consenting, CTO, engineering, and procurement. Externally, you will build relationships with stakeholders such as EDF Energy teams, potential leads, customers, brokers, lobby groups, consultants, and suppliers.
* Ensure project safety, health, environment, and quality standards are met, working closely with construction and other stakeholders.
* Prepare and manage investment cases, coordinating inputs from various departments and external suppliers.
* Manage projects through governance processes and deadlines, involving relevant internal stakeholders.
* Lead internal project teams from planning to permission, mentoring junior members.
* Manage project budgets and documentation.
* Support negotiations for land leases, planning, grid connection, procurement, and operational contracts.
* Engage power customers to secure routes to market, including auction bids and landowner engagement.
What You Need to Be Great at This Role
The key challenge is de-risking projects to demonstrate their viability and enable FID. Staying ahead of sector changes and capitalizing on new opportunities is also crucial.
* A degree in a numerate discipline, ideally in commerce or finance.
* Strong relationship-building skills across various stakeholders.
* Commercial acumen and a willingness to learn.
* Strategic thinking with an understanding of technology and market drivers.
* Inventiveness and determination to overcome challenges.
* Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment with a proactive attitude.
* Experience leading multidisciplinary project teams.
* Knowledge of M&A processes in power generation.
Understanding renewable energy technologies and maintaining up-to-date knowledge is essential.
Location
Hybrid working from one of our UK offices (London, Durham, Edinburgh, Cardiff). We support a Flexible First approach, allowing work from home or office as preferred.
Closing Date
4th of May 2025
Why EDF Renewables?
We are committed to tackling climate change and creating a net zero future with a diverse portfolio including wind, solar, storage, and hydrogen. Our goal is to generate 10GW of renewable energy by 2035, working with stakeholders across the UK and Ireland.
What's in It for You?
Join us and contribute to meaningful change. Let’s do good together.
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