Renewable Energy Developer

Success and rapid growth have created an opportunity to join European Energy UK Limited´s business as Renewable Energy Developer reporting directly to the company’s Development Director. The Renewable Energy Developer is responsible for developing onshore renewable energy projects in the UK market to the ready-to-build (RTB) stage.

As Renewable Energy Developer you will be responsible for the development of utility-scale renewable energy generation and storage projects from their formative stages to the point of being construction-ready. The ideal candidate will have a track record in UK-based renewable energy project development and be able to manage stakeholders, driving forward all development activity and successfully navigating the consenting phase.

For projects where consent has already been achieved, the Renewable Energy Developer role will encompass planning condition discharge, identifying project risks and supporting our inhouse Engineering and Construction teams during the pre-construction and construction phases to ensure that projects are delivered according to planning consent until successful handover to our Asset Management team.

Areas of Responsibilities

• QSHE – Support and contribute to a strong culture of safety; prioritize quality, health, safety & environment; ensure our QSHE values flow through all aspects of project identification and development; adopt a mindset of continuous improvement & transparent reporting on all aspects of QSHE;
• Delivery - Manage projects from their earliest development stage; and plan the transition into the construction phase well in advance, working closely with European Energy’s EPC department to prepare for a comprehensive handover;
• Risk Management – Identify, monitor, assess, and manage all risks and issues with clear reporting, communication, and prioritization;
• Business case – Contribute to financial models; identify project benefits; produce investment appraisals; identify project success criteria and present these to the country managers to achieve a financial investment decision.

Your Profile

• You have a relevant bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Law, Land Property, Planning, or a related Environmental discipline;
• You have +2 years of relevant experience within a project environment;
• Advantageous renewable energy industry experience;
• You are fluent in English, both verbally and in writing;
• You have a valid driving licence;
• You can work remotely & independently and be self-motivated within a supportive & collaborative company;
• You are a creative problem solver;
• You have a pro-active and diligent approach;
• You can balance quality in the context of time & cost pressure.