Taylor Hopkinson are proudly working on behalf of our industry leading client who are expanding their operations in the UK.
We're currently searching for an experienced Senior Business Development Manager to lead the development of onshore projects in the UK.
Candidates must have demonstrable UK project and market experience.
Responsibilities Manage and lead the development function and ensure integration of the team across the business.
Management of country level development budgets and associated reporting with a key focus on bringing projects to ready-to-build status with minimum costs Responsible for initial due diligence at inception of pre-ready-to-build purchase stage Be accountable for preparation and approval of all project development plans, schedules and budgets Analysis and origination of project leads, ensuring high quality projects on attractive commercial terms are continually added to our target market pipelines in accordance with regional pipeline strategy and targets Providing leadership and strategic direction to development team ensuring our pipeline of projects are developed efficiently Responsible for ensuring all projects are appropriately resourced including coordinating support and resource allocation from all departments Ensure timely and cost-effective development of the portfolio of projects in accordance with safety, technical, environmental, community and operational requirements.
Requirements Proven relevant experience working on the development of energy and infrastructure projects in renewables sector You will bring an extensive experience as a project developer with a demonstrated track record of successful project management of all including due diligence, land, environmental, permitting, stakeholder management, initial engineering and grid connection activities of renewable projects up to the point of RtB status Strong commercial understanding with track record of realizing and coordinating due diligence, negotiating and executing a wide variety of project development related contracts with the support of internal and external advisors Have strong understanding of key development risks and ability to exercise judgement to inform how to prioritize resourcing and development capital across the portfolio You will be able to demonstrate a working knowledge of local laws & regulations, development procedures, and market practices, also coordinating external and internal legal and technical advisors for the projects to reach RtB status.
Holds Bachelor's degree in a related field such as engineering, law, science or a project management related qualification.
Either technical, engineering or legal background