Project Origination Manager, UK

Would you like an exciting career with a high degree of development and responsibilities in an international and green company with steady growth? Then come and join us!

European Energy is a green energy company experiencing exponential growth. We develop, construct, and operate wind and solar PV projects globally and are at the forefront of the emerging green hydrogen/Power-to-X sectors. Our core values are the foundation of everything we do: In it together, Trust and Courage, Ambition, Excitement, Inclusion, and Agility.

Your New Team- At a Glance
You will be joining European Energy UK Limited, consisting of 21 colleagues working principally from our office in Glasgow city centre. We are a committed and motivated team where knowledge sharing, trust, and open dialogues describe the very core of our collaboration.

As a team, we value collaboration and a sense of shared and individual responsibilities. We have a flat hierarchy, and when you are given a mandate, we trust in your abilities.

Your New Role- Make a Difference
As our new Project Origination Manager you will be responsible for identifying and securing new project opportunities across a range of asset classes (ground-mounted solar PV, onshore wind, battery energy storage & Hydrogen/Power-To-X). You will be principally responsible for securing new greenfield sites but will also be expected to secure opportunities for potential ready to build (RTB) site acquisitions.

You will work as part of the project origination group, supported by inhouse GIS, planning and grid colleagues, to identify and evaluate opportunities. You will lead negotiations with external stakeholders, particularly landowners where you will be the key point of contact. Working within agreed parameters, you will seek to negotiate and agree Heads of Terms in collaboration with our Projects Lawyer, and then support in the negotiation of Option and Lease Agreements, coordinating with both internal and external legal resource, to ensure timely conclusion.

Within a project team, you will seek to deliver key agreements and milestones on time and on budget, to allow efficient coordination with other project activities (environmental surveys, grid connection dates etc). Once land agreements are signed, you will remain the landowner’s key point of contact, building on the strong relationship already established.

For projects identified where land has already been secured and development activities commenced, or partnerships involving existing pipelines, you will coordinate the internal and external team to evaluate the opportunity, and work with Directors, legal, project managers and other specialists to manage, evaluate and negotiate the transaction. Once secured, the project(s) will be led by one of the Development Managers following a handover period, with ongoing involvement and support from you.

The ideal candidate will have a track record in securing UK-based renewable energy projects and bring a strong network of contacts. You will be able to manage stakeholders, driving forward negotiations and successfully meeting targets.

Areas of Responsibilities

• QHSE – Support and contribute to a strong culture of safety; prioritize quality, health, safety & environment; ensure our QHSE values flow through all aspects of project identification and development; adopt a mindset of continuous improvement & transparent reporting on all aspects of QSHE
• Site Identification – Populate and manage a pipeline of potential sites to meet business targets through inhouse screening and utilisation of your own network of contacts
• Securing Land – Manage land owner negotiations to secure Heads of Terms and legal agreements
• Risk Management – Identify, monitor, assess, and manage all risks and issues with clear reporting, communication, and prioritization
• Business case – Contribute to financial models; identify project benefits; support investment appraisals;

Your Profile

• You have a relevant bachelor’s degree in Surveying, Law, Land Property, Planning or a related discipline
• You have 2 years of relevant experience identifying, negotiating and securing project agreements
• Previous renewable energy industry experience would be advantageous
• You are fluent in English, both written and verbally
• You have a valid driving licence
• You can work remotely, independently and be self-motivated within a supportive and collaborative company
• You are a creative problem solver and results focussed
• You have a pro-active and diligent approach
• You can balance quality in the context of time and cost pressure

We Offer

• A competitive package and benefits including 30 days annual leave plus bank holidays, and a cash back health plan for you and the family
• Salary sacrifice electric vehicle lease and pension scheme
• A collaborative, inclusive, diverse, and supportive culture where you can grow, develop, and contribute to a profitable, growing, and successful global group
• An entrepreneurial and agile approach to our work. In daily life, it means it is not far from thought to action, and when you are given a mandate, we trust in your abilities
• A shared vision for the green transition, and what we do as a company, we do together.
• Hybrid work options and flexible working hours
• Social events, network opportunities, and an annual company trip where we connect, socialize, and promote an engaged and vibrant workplace together

European Energy Group- The Power of Tomorrow, Today
European Energy Group is a privately owned company founded in 2004. We operate from the development, construction, operation, and selling of wind and photovoltaic (PV) plants on land and offshore globally. Further, we represent additional future energy solutions, e.g., power-to-x, battery storage, and carbon capture.

We are now more than 860 employees with 44 nationalities represented in 22 countries. We all work for a common goal: to be the most innovative company within the green transition and to create The Power of Tomorrow, Today.

Work Place: Glasgow, UK, and hybrid opportunities.

Manager: Adam Spearey, Director, European Energy UK

Application: You do not need to upload a cover letter for this position, but you are welcome to add a short text in your CV on why this position is interesting. Please be aware that European Energy does not receive applications via e-mail or LinkedIn messages. To be considered for a job, we kindly ask you to upload your CV directly via the "apply" button on the right.

Deadline: We evaluate applications continuously, and we will close the job posting when we have found the right candidate, so please send your application as soon as possible.

For more information: Contact Talent Acquisition Partner Camilla Astrup, caas@europeanenergy.com

Interested? Apply now and join our mission to drive the green agenda forward!

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Lokation: Glasgow, UK