Project Development Director (Solar PV / H2 ready)

The applicant will be responsible for all aspects of the company (day-to-day) business in the Country and to define the relevant business strategies in coordination with the Director of of Business Development of the Group.

Main responsibilities: 

  • Originate, develop and monitor solar projects opportunities
  • Define strategic planning, goals and tactics
  • Lead and promote business development within the Solar PV sector across German market
  • Supervise all the solar related activities within the Country along with COO of the Group.
  • Coordinate supply of services of the company to optimize the branch operations
  • To develop and coordinate local marketing and PR activities
  • Support the management team in negotiations, preparing investment memos & reports and conducting due dilligence by ensuring projects meet financing and technical requirements
  • Work with the Project Development team to negotiate project documents with various stakeholders
  • Select local businesses to partner and/consultants in order to deliver projects to Ready to Build (RTB) stage

Essential Skills:

  • Fluent in German and English is essential
  • Minimum 3-5 years’ experience in Renewables (Solar) Business or Project Development in utility scale solar PV sector
  • Experienced with German solar PV framework/legislation, permitting process and PPA agreements
  • Full P&L responsibility with follow-up and implementation of measures to achieve ambitious growth targets
  • Team management
  • Desire to build an innovative solar PV business
  • Ability to work under pressure with strict deadlines and budgets

 Attributes:

  • Ability to work autonomously and proactive attention to detail
  • Time management
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Ability to work within a team and support team members 

Education:

Degree in Engineering, Management or related discipline.

How to apply?

If you are interested in joining us in Hamburg please send your CV and cover letter to c.spies@smartenergy.net. Applications are evaluated on a continuous basis until the ideal candidate is found.

 

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