Project Developer

Cubico Sustainable Investments; Greater Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A renewable energy company in Manchester is looking for a Project Developer to support the development of wind, solar, and battery storage projects. The ideal candidate should have a background in project management, experience with ArcGIS, and strong analytical skills. This role offers a hybrid working arrangement and provides an opportunity to transition into a Development Manager position over time.

Qualifications

• Project management and business development experience.
• Knowledge of environmental and land-use planning.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Support feasibility of renewable energy projects.
• Utilise ArcGIS for opportunity identification.
• Assess land suitability for projects.
• Conduct site visits for feasibility assessment.

Skills

Project management skills

Business development skills

Knowledge of environmental planning

Experience with ArcGIS mapping software

Analytical problem-solving

Strong written and presentation skills

Good communication skills

Ability to collaborate

Education

Bachelor's degree in relevant discipline

Tools

ArcGIS

Job description

Project Developer

Department: Development

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Manchester

Description

An opportunity has arisen to join our UK team as a Project Developer.
This is a broad position which will support all aspects of project development (wind, solar & BESS), with a particular focus on the early stages of development.

This role is designed to transition into the Development Manager position over time and will work from our Manchester office on a hybrid basis.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide support in identifying and assessing the feasibility of grid-scale onshore wind, solar PV and battery storage projects in the UK.
• Working in close collaboration with the wider Origination team, you will utilise and maintain the Company’s in-house ArcGIS mapping software to identify new opportunities; create constraints information and assess local permitting and development considerations for individual projects.
• Support the identification, evaluation, design, planning, development and commercial analysis of new grid-scale onshore wind, solar PV and battery storage projects.
• Assess the suitability of land from a planning, environmental, technical, grid and development risk perspective.
• Analyse wind and other meteorological data to develop and optimise wind turbine and solar site layouts.
• Build and manage a pipeline of early-stage feasibility projects.
• Complete high-level financial modelling to assess the economic viability of new projects.
• Support in the preparation and presentation of internal approval memos for projects seeking budget approval and coordinate the associated governance process with the relevant Cubico teams.
• Identify and liaise with landowners and their agents, and where required, provide support in negotiation of Exclusivity, Heads of Terms and Option and Lease agreements.
• Supporting the team with anticipating and mitigating development risk.
• Management of internal and external resources to meet milestones and delivery of projects
• Undertake site visits to assess site feasibility and accompany the land team to discuss proposed projects with landowners.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

The successful candidate will have:

Key Skills and Capabilities

• Project management and/or business development skills with the ability to support and manage complex projects and identify and mitigate project risks.
• Knowledge of the environmental and land-use planning effects of developing new onshore wind, solar PV and battery storage projects.
• Experience of utilising ArcGIS mapping software, including data management and spatial analysis.
• Analytical problem solver, with an ability to combine technical, planning and commercial knowledge to ensure successful development of projects.
• Strong computer literacy skills.
• Well organised, self-motivated and have a good attention to detail.
• Strong written and presentation skills
• Good communicator with the ability to build and maintain relationships internally and externally.
• Ability to collaborate and work across multiple functions.

Experience

• Previous experience of working for a renewable energy developer would be advantageous, however, an enthusiastic character, with the ability to display determination, drive and the motivation to learn new skills is more important

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in planning, engineering, science or other relevant renewable energy/environmental discipline.

Additional Requirements

• Full UK driving licence
• Ability to use ArcGIS and/or other mapping software would be desirable.
• Flexible and willing to travel across the UK to meet external stakeholders