Development Project Manager - Energy

ATTB - The Big Jobsite; Belfast; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy provider in Ireland and the UK is hiring a Development Project Manager for their Belfast office. The role primarily focuses on onshore wind projects while also involving technologies like Battery Storage and Hydrogen. The successful candidate will be responsible for planning consents, stakeholder management, and resource assessments within an innovative environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in project management within the energy sector is desirable.
• Strong negotiation skills with stakeholders required.
• Knowledge of planning processes and environmental assessments needed.

Responsibilities

• Obtain planning consents and amendments effectively.
• Manage planning compliance pre-construction and consult with stakeholders.
• Conduct risk and opportunity management for projects.

Skills

Stakeholder Management

Risk Management

Planning Compliance

Education

Degree in Project Management or Related Field

Job description

Job Description

My client is a leading Energy provider in Ireland and The UK and due to their ongoing success, they have a requirement for a Development Project Manager to be based in Belfast in their Belfast office.

This role has a primary focus on onshore wind, but it is expected Battery Storage, Hydrogen, and the development of other technologies will also feature as part of the role.

Duties:

1. Responsible for obtaining planning consents and amendments.
2. Manage planning compliance pre-construction.
3. Responsible for all planning studies including visuals, EIA, and the management of consultants.
4. Effective external stakeholder management including landowners, politicians, planners, third-party consultants and specialists, utilities, local authorities, and other public bodies.
5. Effective internal stakeholder management including Senior Management, Corporate Development, Renewables Team, Renewables O&M Team, and Regulation.
6. Responsible for resource assessments.
7. Input into optimized technology selection and site layout optimization.
8. Commercial negotiation with stakeholders and project counterparties.
9. Responsible for risk and opportunity management and reporting on each project.
10. Input to regulatory consultations and lobbying.

This job posting is active and currently accepting applications.