Wind, Solar and BESS Project Developer – Helsinki

Job title:

Wind, Solar and BESS Project Developer – Helsinki

Company

ewi Recruitment

Job description

Development Project Manager
Renewable Developments (Finland)About Our Client:
A dynamic investment manager based in London, with offices in the UK and Sweden, employs over 200 staff and combines profit with purpose. This firm integrates sustainability, stewardship, and governance into its operations.Driven by an ESG strategy and a commitment to net-zero carbon, the company is a certified B Corporation, focusing on people, planet, and profit. ESG factors are key in every investment decision, followed by active ownership to enhance sustainability.The company consistently monitors ESG performance, participating in frameworks like UNPRI, UKSIF, and the UK Stewardship Code, and sees policy advocacy as a core duty. Valuing diversity, the firm thrives on varied perspectives and is bold, ambitious, straightforward, and supportive in all endeavors.About the team
The Renewable Developments team (DRD) is a 21-member group dedicated to renewable energy projects. They handle everything from identifying opportunities to managing grid connections, land agreements, and planning processes. After development, projects are delivered and operated by an in-house team.Initially focused on the UK with a 6GW pipeline in solar, wind, and battery sectors, DRD has expanded to Sweden and Finland, developing projects in the Nordic region.Role and responsibilities
The company is expanding its team in Finland and is seeking a leader for the development and delivery of renewable energy projects, focusing on wind, solar, and storage. The role involves overseeing site identification, feasibility reviews, grid applications, landowner engagement, permitting, budget management, and reporting, ensuring projects are managed until they transition to the delivery team.Key responsibilities include planning, assembling project teams, overseeing progress, and managing budgets. For larger projects, the role offers support from a technical project manager. The position requires a balance between on-site work, home, and the Helsinki office.The ideal candidate will possess strong technical skills, a drive to succeed, and the ability to work independently, proposing innovative solutions to challenges.Key skills and experience
The ideal candidate will have the following:

• Project Management / Engineering / Planning Qualification (degree level as a minimum).
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience within the renewable energy industry on Project Development, particularly working on solar PV, battery storage or onshore wind projects.
• Experience of undertaking site origination and feasibility reviews.
• Experience of leading the development of projects at various stages in the project lifecycle.
• Experience of planning and permitting processes related to wind, solar or battery storage projects.
• Experience of contract preparation and managing and negotiating tender processes (including consultancy services).
• Experience of managing project stakeholders including regulators, statutory consultees and local communities.
• An understanding of renewable energy technologies and optimum locations and jurisdictions for these.
• Experience of landowner identification, engagement and negotiation.
• Experience of managing project teams and budgets.
• An ability to create and influence project development and procurement strategies.
• Experience in the use of technical software (such as AutoCAD, GIS, PVSyst).
• An ability to anticipate project issues and propose creative solutions.
• An ability to translate technical detail into commercial impact.
• An ability to manage several project tasks at once and be able to plan and prioritise project workload.

Do you have experience in project management, grid, permitting, land acquisition/land agreements or project development? Then this is the role for you!Personal Profile

• Passionate about what you do – you are always happy to roll up your sleeves.
• Team player – have fun! We do our best to cultivate an open, honest, hard-working but fun culture at Downing.
• Customer oriented – you are approachable, friendly and professional whilst working diligently. Nothing is too much trouble.
• Assertive and focus on execution – you make things happen.
• Fluent in Finnish & Ability to explain complex in good English.

Interested? Contact Me!
Consultant: Shannon Ollinger
+46 8446 87225
Team “Renewables Scandinavia”ewi is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. ewi is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Expected salary

€55000 – 85000 per year

Location

Helsinki

Job date

Sun, 10 Nov 2024 08:48:12 GMT

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