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
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 Professionals.