Renewable Project Manager / Western European coverage

KEPPEL MET Renewables (“KMR”) is a joint venture between Keppel Infrastructure and MET Group that invests, develops, operates, and manages high-performance utility-scale renewable energy assets across Western- and Southern Europe, the Nordics, and the United Kingdom.

Primary Objective

KMR is developing and constructing a 1 GW, geographically and technologically diversified, portfolio of solar PV, onshore wind, and storage renewable energy assets.

KMR´s current portfolio comprises six Italian mid-stage development solar PV projects totalling c.260 MWp.

Main responsibilities

We are looking for a Renewable Energy Project Manager to support with the development and management of KMR´s utility-scale renewable energy assets. Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Hands-on project management and co-development activities including project development planning, licensing, cash planning, and other technical matters regarding KMR’s renewable energy investments
• Coordination of EPC tendering, as well as the preparation and management of the respective project construction contracts
• Play an active role in technical due diligence, pre-feasibility and feasibility studies including site suitability appraisal, evaluation of suitable technologies, conceptual design and preliminary estimation of energy production
• Support investment/ M&A activities by identifying and evaluating technical and commercial elements of investment opportunities in utility-scale renewables energy assets - solar PV and onshore wind
• Monitor market dynamics and regulatory environments

Qualifications

• MSc in Engineering from a tier 1 academic institution
• 3-5 years project management experience in the development and construction of utility-scale solar PV (experience with onshore wind is a plus), supported by strong knowledge of renewable energy permitting and regulatory frameworks
• Proven track record and/or exposure to renewable energy transactions/acquisitions is a pre-condition
• Knowledge of the regulatory environment and market standards around renewable energy across Europe
• Excellent project management skills
• Familiarity with EPC and IPP tendering processes, as well as EPC and O&M contracts
• Fluent in English. Any other European language is a plus