Energy Storage
Development - VP
We are currently looking for a Vice President of Development to assist in the management of the full development portfolio at every stage of the asset development process, liaising internally with the connections, planning, commercial and delivery
teams to ensure that sites are developed with the end goal of optimal operational trading from the outset.
The VP will solve challenges as they occur and proactively work to ensure the project progresses smoothly and swiftly to ready to build status.
Key Responsibilities
Manage All Grid Connections
Interface with the relevant DNOs & TO’s on every connection project
Work with external authorities to accelerate grid connections
Manage grid resource internally
Attend connections surgeries with DNO and TO, requesting connection budget offers and assisting in preparation of formal grid offers
Assist connections team to manage formal grid application process including negotiating grid deposits.
Work with the connections team to ensure best possible outcome of every grid offer
Manage All Land Procurement
Manage site finders and landowner relationship handover.
Sign off of all RoT’s, CoT’s, HoT’s, Options to Lease, Freehold
Support the drafting and negotiate Heads of Agreement with landowners and/or agents.
Maintain strong relationships with landowners throughout development process, keeping them informed of progress and providing all required updates
Planning For Risks and Constraints
Identify key planning risks on potential sites and discussing implications of risk with planning team.
Ensure that legal, ground, technical and landowner constraints are taken into account in the preparation of site layouts for planning
Management and Negotiation Of Legal Risks
Present risks to management.
Manage and resolve risks to mitigate exposure
Maintain senior relationships with solicitors, agents and landowners to negotiate Option and Lease Agreements to ensure swift agreement within agreed cost caps.
Review land searches and Legal Reports produced by solicitors.
Ensure all legal obligations within agreements are adhered to and monitoring key agreement dates.
Review and manage any required Option extensions, Deeds of Variation, Licence for Works, wayleaves, easements and subleases.
Request and incept required title indemnity insurance policies to cover any potential site risk.
Acquisition and disposal of sites
Appraise external acquisition site potentials.
Assist with management of Joint Development Agreements and portfolio acquisition opportunities.
Manage data rooms for external consultant review during due diligence.
Liaise with lenders and consultants during transactions.
Reporting & Budgeting
Manage the entire development budget
Present on a monthly basis the grid and development updates to management
Completion Of Project Handover
Produce a comprehensive handover document once project achieves RTB status and provide assistance to the delivery team to ensure smooth transition into construction.
Compliance With Information Security Policies, Procedures And Requirements At All Times
Adhere to any applicable information security policies and procedures and identify and report security incidents and suspected weaknesses to the appropriate point(s) of contact.
Protect assets under care (e.g. laptops and other devices) and information/credentials against unauthorized access, sharing, and/or damage/loss, in accordance with the Information Classification and Handling Procedure.
Clear desks of all sensitive material and log off/ lock workstations at the end of the day and when leaving desk for a prolonged period in accordance with Acceptable Usage Policies.
Ensure not installing, copying or modifying of any software on equipment without authorisation.
Support for quality health and safety environment (QHSE) activities, policies and
Objectives
This includes participating (when requested) in QHSE audits, office inductions, incident reporting and review of QHSE performances as applicable
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Science, Engineering or any other energy or sustainability related field
5 to 8 years of experience in roles involving utility scale renewable energy project development
Exceptional attention to detail
Strong communication skills and able to work in a dynamic fast paced, diverse environment
Proven ability to manage multiple renewable projects from inception to RTB
Advanced project management and negotiation skills
Project finance, budgeting skills
Contract administration and legal skills
