Project Development Manager - Northampton, Northamptonshire, United Kingdom - Imperial Recruitment Group

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    Imperial Professionals are delighted to announce that we are working retained for a really exciting business called Voltwise Power to appoint a Project Development Manager on a permanent basis.

    Company: Voltwise Power

    Job Title: Project Development Manager – (BESS)

    Location: Head office based or working from home but ideally based in the Midlands or Southern UK

    Package: Competitive basic plus package.

    Employment Opportunity: Permanent

    Overview of the role:

    Reporting directly to the Managing Director UK & Ireland, the overall purpose of the Project Development Manager is to develop grid scale battery storage solutions within the UK.

    Key Responsibilities are but not limited to:

    • Analysis and evaluation of potential project locations regarding proximity to grid, suitability for industrial development, planning and ESG requirements
    • Application for grid connection for Battery Energy Storage projects
    • Collaboration with land development partners to acquire new land opportunities near to grid connections including relationship management for key partners
    • Preparation and supervision of necessary planning processes to enable the construction of the Battery projects.
    • Contact and relationship management with key stakeholders including local authorities, project partners and Distribution Network Operators.
    • Support in the acquisition of land and the finalisation of land lease options and contracts
    • Inspection and monitoring of project progress on site
    • Reporting of progress of project as they progress through the consenting funnel
    • Representation of Voltwise Power at fairs and events
    • Support for EPC package preparation as projects moves towards construction
    To be considered for this opportunity you will have:
    • A degree qualification or with relevant professional experience
    • Demonstrable experience in the development of grid connections, planning and land acquisition
    • Background knowledge of power generation, land acquisition, planning and project implementation
    • Demonstrated experience in working with Distribution Network Operators, local authorities, landowners and development partners
    • Proficient with MS-Office
    • The ability to work independently as well as part of a team
    • An entrepreneurial approach
    Although not essential language skills would be advantageous.

    For more information on this fantastic opportunity please contact Adam Pearson at Imperial Recruitment Group