Development Manager, Gloucestershire, UK

My client is a wind farm developer that works across the UK and Ireland on wind farm development. They have expanding portfolio of projects in the onshore wind market and a rapidly expanding team of experts to oversee the development of wind farms under 25MW.

Position Overview:

My client requires a developer manager to join their team to lead team of project managers and developers in the initial stages of a wind farm project. This position will report directly into the managing director of the wind company and involved the direct management of a growing team of 10 people. This role will suit a project manager or developer who is looking to move into a senior management roles and their next career move.

Responsibilities:

• ·         Manage your team of project developers and project management through the entire process of developing and constructing the wind project.
• ·         You will oversee a team of project managers with a pipe line of over 20 onshore wind projects through the planning and development of phase.
• ·         Managing of a  large team of engineers and technical consultants support across a variety of projects
• ·         Reporting to the senior management in a timely and effective manner regarding individual wind farm projects and team members
• ·         Working on a technical level with engineers and technical support in order to oversee the renewable energy project
• ·         Maintain a high standard in order to maintain the reputation of the company
• ·         You will liaise with communities and local councils in order to provide informed and technical knowledge on the wind farm projects ensuring that they have a complete and thorough understanding of the process

Education:

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

Core Requirements:

• ·         3-6 years working in the onshore wind market
• ·         Experience working with and liaising and negotiating with a variety of customers and investors involved in the projects
• ·         Excellent skills working in a senior management 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

• ·         Strong experience in feasibility studies, EIA and renewable energy policy
• ·         A technical background working on wind farm projects
• ·         Excellent communication, written and presentation skills
• ·         The ability to travel internationally
• ·         A keen interest in the  wind market and a desire to be part of its development in the UK

Key Skills:-

EIA, feasibility and pre-feasibility study experience and on shore wind experience, project planning, director, project manager and development.

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