Head of Planning and Development, London, UK

My client is a recognised environmental consultancy that works on an international level. They have been successful in winning a number of high profile bids, to be involved in the development of wind farms throughout the UK. They have a number of projects in the pipeline and require a leader to oversee multiple projects through the development stage of the process.

Position Overview:

My client requires a project developer to join their team to lead the initial stages of a wind farm project; this would suit a commercially minded individual who is looking for their next career move. They require someone with strong technical knowledge and experience taking projects from the planning through to development stage of the onshore wind process.

Responsibilities:

• ·         As a team leader you will travel throughout the UK visiting sites for wind farm projects to be constructed
• ·         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 those around you
• ·         You will utilise your knowledge that will be gained through training across a variety of 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

Education:

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

Core Requirements:

• ·         2-4 working in the onshore wind market
• ·         Experience working with and liaising and negotiating with a variety of clients and investors involved in the projects
• ·         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

• ·         Strong experience in feasibility studies, EIA and renewable energy policy
• ·         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 and with time across Europe
• ·         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 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