Commercial Manager, Bristol, UK,

My client is a leading developer of onshore renewable energy projects across the UK, they are market leaders in wind project developments and are now looking to expand their already strong pipeline of wind developments. They are have worked throughout the UK and across Europe providing advice and skills throughout the entire process of the wind farm development process

Position Overview:

My client requires a commercially minder project developer to secure land in order for my client to develop wind farm projects. You will work with farmers and senior business executives in order to secure site for projects between 1.5MW-20MW projects. You will report directly to the managing director and travel across the UK in order to develop strong relationships with landowners.

Responsibilities:

• ·         You will travel throughout the UK visiting sites for potential wind farm projects and negotiating contracts
• ·         Be involved in the preparing of EIA(environmental impact assessments) statements in order to ensure that your project goes through to fruition
• ·         As a informed wind expert you will work on an advisory role to communities and land owners in order to secure land for future projects
• ·         You will use your strong commercial and sales skills to negotiate contracts in order to secure land for future developments of 1.5MW-20MW wind farm projects
• ·         You will work with key staff in order to train and develop projects encouraging the growth of the company and your career progression within the sector
• You be will encouraged to use your problem solving skills and develop them further as you progress within your career
• A key player from origination to execution, with control over land sourcing and deal making, investment strategy and project delivery
• ·         You will use your communication skills in order to negotiate with senior level business executives and farmers alike.

Education:

You will have a relevant degree in mechanical, electrical or civil engineering or environmental management

Core Requirements:

• ·         A strong background working in the onshore wind market and a passion to see it grow
• ·         Experience working with and liaising and negotiating with a variety of clients and land owners
• ·         Excellent skills working in a senior position preferably within the renewable energy sector
• ·         Strong level of ambition in a desire to progress within a role
• ·         A strong commercial background and a desire to advance this skill set.

General requirements

• ·         Will have 2-3 years experience in the onshore energy market
• ·         Strong experience in sales
• ·         A technical background working on wind farm projects
• ·         Excellent communication, written and presentation skills
• ·         Fluent in English (written and verbal)
• ·         The ability to travel within the UK
• ·         A keen interest in the  wind market and a desire to see it progress and be part of its development in the UK

Key Skills:-

EIA, feasibility and pre-feasibility study experience and on shore wind experience, sales and negotiation skills.

For more information please send a Word copy of your CV to jobs@viridiumassociates.com, call us on +44 (0) 203 005 5560, or visit www.viridiumassociates.com.  No PDFs please. We can only respond to applicants with relevant experience as detailed above