Business Development Manager

Business Development Manager – Northern England – Solar, Wind & BESS

Summary

We have partnered with a leading renewable company, who have recently received investment from one of the largest renewable funds in the world, who are looking to take on a Business Development Manager for their UK team.

The role

• Identify new renewable projects for the company across the United Kingdom
• To provide support to the Head of Business Development and the wider team in their efforts to develop a successful business plan and to provide specific help within estates and business development areas.
• Identify sites pre-planning and wherever possible avoid on-market competition.
• Prepare the initial development concept, identify, and approach landowners and agree site and individual negotiating strategies with the Head of Business Development.
• Agree and review the site finding strategy and requirements with the Head of Business Development on a regular basis.
• Negotiate contracts on behalf of the company however, all efforts must be agreed with the Head of Business Development and will always be subject to Board approval.
• Prepare financial appraisals
• Liaise with the wider team members to support delivery of projects.
• On occasion, represent the Company at liaison meetings and landowner meetings etc., out with normal working hours.

Requirements

• At least 3 years experience in project based business development roles within the UK
• Ability to negotiate heads of terms and lease option agreements
• Understanding of large scale (>5MW) renewable energy projects

Compensation and benefits

• Competitive salary
• Car allowance
• Bonus linked to project progression
• Pension

How to apply

Please send a CV and cover letter to james.crosbie@jdrossenergy.com, or call on 02074481406. Alternatively, please contact me on James Crosbie | LinkedIn