Project Development Manager

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.