Lead Offshore Wind Project Developer

Placements24; East London; Hybrid; ZAR 2,000,000 - 3,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Lead Offshore Wind Project Developer for a fully remote role. You will drive the development lifecycle from origination to financial close, engaging with international teams and stakeholders to secure approvals and financing.

You will lead site assessments, permitting, and strategic decision making, while coordinating with engineering and commercial teams to ensure project viability and successful PPAs.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in renewable energy project development with offshore wind focus.
• Experience bringing offshore wind projects to financial close.
• Strong knowledge of site assessment, permitting, and regulatory processes.
• Proven ability to manage complex development lifecycles and teams.
• Experience with PPAs, project finance, and contracts.
• Excellent leadership and stakeholder management skills.
• Comfort working in a fully remote, distributed environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end offshore wind project development from origination to financial close.
• Identify and evaluate sites considering resource, grid, and environment factors.
• Navigate permitting and regulatory approvals with legal and environmental teams.
• Develop strategies, business cases, and financial models.
• Engage with government, communities, and industry partners.
• Collaborate with EPC teams to ensure viability and alignment.
• Lead PPA negotiations and coordinate project financing with banks.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Negotiation

Project development

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Finance/Business

Master's degree preferred

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a global leader in renewable energy development, is seeking an experienced Lead Offshore Wind Project Developer for a fully remote position. This pivotal role will drive the identification, evaluation, and advancement of large-scale offshore wind projects. You will be responsible for navigating the complex development lifecycle, including site assessment, permitting, stakeholder engagement, and securing financial close. This is a unique opportunity for a visionary leader to shape the future of clean energy in a remote-first capacity, collaborating with international teams. We are looking for a highly motivated individual who can excel in a distributed work environment and has a proven track record in offshore wind development.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end development of offshore wind projects from origination to financial close.
• Identify and assess potential project sites, evaluating resource availability, grid connection, and environmental factors.
• Manage the permitting and regulatory approval processes in coordination with legal and environmental teams.
• Develop project strategies, business cases, and financial models.
• Engage and build relationships with key stakeholders, including government agencies, local communities, and industry partners.
• Collaborate with engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) teams to ensure project viability and alignment.
• Lead negotiations for power purchase agreements (PPAs) and other critical project contracts.
• Secure project financing and coordinate with financial institutions.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Finance, Business, or a related field. Master's degree preferred.
• Minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in renewable energy project development, with a minimum of 5 years specifically focused on offshore wind.
• Demonstrated success in developing and bringing offshore wind projects to financial close.
• Comprehensive understanding of offshore wind technologies, site assessment methodologies, and supply chains.
• Proven experience with project finance, PPA negotiation, and contract management.
• Strong knowledge of offshore wind permitting processes and regulatory environments.
• Exceptional leadership, negotiation, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fully remote, collaborative work environment.

Benefits

• This remote position offers a highly competitive salary, performance-based bonuses, comprehensive health benefits, and generous paid time off.
• Our client is committed to fostering a flexible and inclusive work culture, providing opportunities for professional growth and leadership in the rapidly expanding offshore wind sector.
• Join our innovative global team and play a key role in accelerating the transition to clean energy from your home base.