Project Developer – Solar

To identify landowners with land suitable for solar development
Assess potential constraints for solar development, and highlight areas suitable for development
To make initial contact and approach landowners outlining possible terms for a lease, and secure exclusivity/agreed Heads of Terms
Negotiate Option and Lease documents
To ensure projects have been defined, have detailed project plans in place with key milestones and any dependencies clearly identified.
To plan, organise and direct all activities required for the successful delivery of the development
To ensure that the project is delivered on time, to a defined budget
To prepare regular status reports on each of the projects within your portfolio
Work with planning and consultation teams to progress projects through planning
Manage relationship with landowners through to planning consent, and in to the construction phase

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Ability to develop and maintain relationships with landowners
To have the ability to liaise with external stakeholders and develop positive relationships
Experience of renewable energy development process
Commercial awareness around the delivery of solar projects
High level influencing and presentation skills
Experience in working with multi-disciplinary professionals from a wide range of organisations and managing individual stakeholder expectations
Clean driving licence
Requirement to travel to visit sites across the UK and to attend events

Posted: 27th August 2020