Global Head of Project Development

Global Head of Project Development

Onshore Wind, Solar PV, Battery Storage, Hydrogen

My client is an established european renewable energy developer/IPP with an international presence and over 2000 employees globally.

They currently have a 10GW pipeline globally and are looking for a Head of Project Development to support with their continued growth within the UK, France, Germany, Spain, Italy and Denmark

Ideally the candidate will be based in Essen, Germany, however, there is flexibility to consider candidates in other locations if they can travel to the office bi-weekly/monthly.

Role Responsibilities:

• Manage the development of all current projects, including strategic decision-making, preparation of risk committees and permitting for the forecasted portfolio
• Supervise all of the wind and solar project developers in the process of prospecting, business development, and acquisition of new projects
• Responsible for providing advice and guidance on future countries from a legal/finance and risk perspective – helping to set up those country offices
• Identification and implementation of strategic measures
• Regular reporting to internal stakeholders
• Core country focus – Germany, France, Italy, UK
• Future growth focus – Poland, Ireland, Netherlands, Denmark, Sweden