- Be responsible for developing ~ 1- 2 projects.
- Project management of our UK solar pipeline at all stages of project development from site identification through to pre-construction activity,
- Responsibility for management of project budgets and schedules from early-stage development to point of construction.
- Managing external service providers including Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) and planning consultants, land agents, legal advisors and technical experts;
- Responsible for obtaining pre commencement planning condition discharge and further investigations as required;
- Responsible for obtaining any post consent planning variations;
- Identification of new solar projects, contributing to the development pipeline;
- Helping manage and coordinate our prospecting efforts for new sites
- Engage and negotiate agreements with landowners and representatives;
- Regular reporting on project progress, providing insightful risk and opportunity analysis to management;
- Stakeholder management (internal and external) and community engagement;
- Preparing and coordinating internal decision gate documentation.
- Engagement with the team and developing an understanding of the market.
- Engage with legal, land, compliance, health and safety, commercial, grid connection and engineering colleagues to integrate these specialisms in your projects;
- Coordinating with financial and technical colleagues to determine optimal strategy for the project with consideration of project risks;
- Support development and implementation of solar, energy storage and hydrogen projects as appropriate to the location;
- Analysing the market for solar energy and contributing to the strategy of the UK Solar Development Team
- Master or Bachelor degree (or equivalent) in relevant subject e.g. renewables, engineering, planning or environmental and sustainability studies.
- Experience in the energy (or relevant) industry with a demonstrable track record of successfully achieving targets. Entry level will be determined by experience.
- Independent self-starter, with attention to detail with the ability to manage a variable workload to key deadlines, often providing support to processes managed by colleagues.
- Excellent written, fluent English, with presentation and communication skills.
- Highly proficient in MS Word, Excel and other MS applications.
- Ability to manage several projects and relationships simultaneously including landowners, authorities, advisors and internal stakeholders.
- Prepared to travel (majority UK wide).
- Ability to work in the UK.
A career with Statkraft is a career filled with purpose – meaning that every employee is not just making a living, they are making a real difference to the planet, our communities, and the future. With us, you’ll shape a career that is truly forward-facing with many amazing opportunities and offerings to match. This includes:
- An opportunity to work with renewable energy and contribute to a low emission society
- Professional and personal development in an exciting global company
- A working environment characterized by competence, responsibility, innovation and a strong commercial culture
- A diverse workplace with regards to gender, age and cultural background
- Competitive terms of employment and benefit schemes
- Career and learning opportunities at various levels of the organisation
- The chance to grow your career alongside a truly global network of experts, leaders, specialists and graduates from different countries and background
- Hybrid working
Statkraft manages critical infrastructure and services in several countries. The applicant must be eligible for security clearance and authorisation.
Statkraft's vision is to renew the way the world is powered. To navigate the complex journey ahead, we need every voice at the table. We therefore work actively to be a diverse and inclusive workplace and welcome all applicants regardless of background, gender, age, sexual orientation, religious belief, ethnicity, nationality or disability.