UK COUNTRY DIRECTOR - SOLAR PV DEVELOPMENT

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UK COUNTRY DIRECTOR - SOLAR PV DEVELOPMENT - London

(Project Development Lead)

Standing still is moving backwards, which is why my client is looking for a Solar Development Profile ready to step into the new year and embrace new challenges!

To support their growth across the UK, they are seeking a Country Director/Head of Project Development to lead their UK Solar Development Business. Ideally, you would be someone stepping up into this role rather than an already experienced Country Director.

1. Develop strategic plans and budgets for development in the target market, and drive the completion of milestones to advance projects through various development stages;
2. Manage existing or new downstream solar projects, including offtake, permitting, interconnection, land, community relations, stakeholder management, and related budgets;
3. Lead development efforts for greenfield, co-development, and project acquisitions within targeted markets/sectors;
4. Manage cross-functional teams including legal, financial, project management, and asset management resources to analyze and close transactions aligned with department goals;
5. Prepare and negotiate agreements such as JV agreements, development agreements, and shareholder agreements;
6. Develop partner relations with project developers, financial institutions, investors, contractors, lawyers, consultants, authorities, grid operators, advisors, manufacturers, and other market participants to maintain a project pipeline;
7. Oversee all aspects of project development and acquisition, including site identification, feasibility analysis, pricing, and negotiations;
8. Negotiate land leases and easements, manage landowner relationships, and collaborate with internal support teams;
9. Manage interconnection agreements and lead overall interconnection strategy for projects or markets;
10. Secure permits from local, county, state, and federal jurisdictions, and manage community relations;
11. Obtain internal approvals for project advancement, including preparing for investment committee approval, and maintain project budgets and schedules in line with approvals;
12. Communicate regularly with senior leadership on renewable energy market trends and investment opportunities;
13. Evaluate market drivers, technologies, incentives, and regulations to grow the portfolio and stay competitive;
14. Represent the company at solar fairs, events, and regulatory meetings.

1. An MBA and/or MSc in electrical engineering or environmental studies;
2. 5-10 years of experience in the renewable energy sector as a project and/or business development manager;
3. Proven leadership and entrepreneurial spirit;
4. Strong communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills;
5. English proficiency; additional languages are a plus.

Salary Package: £90,000 to £110,000 per annum + Benefits

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a leading renewable developer experiencing rapid growth. If interested or seeking more information, please send your CV with references to .

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