Duncey's dream job

[The Hitman]

Head of Wind Development

 

£excellent package | North West, UK

 

 

Our client is a well respected and leading renewable energy developer. The business is part of a diverse group of companies involved in real estate, transport and infrastructure investment company with assets under management of £6b, employing some 5,000 people.

 

At the forefront of delivering low carbon energy for the UK, our client has a balanced portfolio of more than 3 gigawatts in generation or development including wind, tidal power, biomass and multi-fuel power plants with carbon capture and storage.

 

Our client is seeking a talented individual to contribute to the expansive vision of this entrepreneurial company. This key appointment will lead a team that drives schemes from initial assessment to financial close.

 

Responsibilities

 

Commercial management throughout the project life cycle, executing programme plans within agreed budgets.

 

Site identification, feasibility studies and negotiation of all property interests.

 

Assessment of grid connections, wind resource analysis, layout design and turbine selection.

 

Commissioning and management of consultants through EIA and planning process including effective communication with stakeholders.

 

Procurement of commercial contracts up to financial close, including turbine supply and civil engineering contracts, PPAs and project funding.

 

Regular reporting to internal senior management and joint venture partners.

 

The candidate

The successful candidate is likely to have experience in developing energy schemes with a mix of technical and commercial acumen.

 

Candidates will also have

 

A track record in developing onshore wind or major capital infrastructure projects.

 

Strong analytical, commercial and relationship building skills.

 

A proven track record in managing high value, fast moving projects as part of a project team.

 

Versatility and flexibility. Able to contribute at every stage of the project lifecycle.

 

This is an excellent opportunity for a talented professional to join a fast growing business. The role will enjoy real autonomy as well as a rewarding and stimulating career.

[Bailo]

I'm not sure I'm the candidate they're looking for. To safeguard future generations, I'd have to considerably scale back on the wind farms before we're trapped in a still nightmare.

Edited September 16, 2009 by DarkBailo

[The Hitman]

[ManxRed]

My missus should go for that!!

 

In fact, I reckon she's been doing it for years.