Project Development Manager (Solar PV)
Your mission / Objectives of the position
The Greenfield Team of Smartenergy Germany Gmb H is going in its expansion phase. The current Team based at Neuer Wall 54 is on the successful path to Develop its first batch of renewable energy large scale projects.
We are now seeking clever individuals with a self starting attitude to add to the success of the team. The main focus of this position is to further expand, but also contribute to enrich and grow our existing project pipeline.
You will be supported by a large technical, legal team, local planning and permitting Manager and GIS specialist
Tasks and responsibilities- Originate, develop and monitor renewable energy projects and new opportunities
- Acquisition of land plots suitable for the construction of PV projects
- Develop and responsibly own project opportunities
- Coordinate and implement and improve project development processes in an international and interdisciplinary team.
- Supporting management in negotiations by preparing decision templates and reports
- As a representative of Smartenergy, represent and negotiate the projects before authorities and other public bodies
- Development and control of supporting local marketing strategies.
- Support the management team in negotiations, preparing investment memos & reports and conducting due diligence by ensuring projects meet financing and technical requirements
- Select and manage local businesses to partner and consultants in order to deliver projects to Ready to Build (RTB) stage
- Fluent in German (ideally mother tongue)
- Fluent in English (Company language)
- Minimum 3-5 years’ experience Project Development of utility scale renewables
- Microsoft package user
- Apple user
- Desire to build an innovative Solar PV business
- Ability to work under pressure with strict deadlines and budgets
- Team player attitude
- Feeling for responsibility
- Can do attitude
- be based in a beautiful office in central Hamburg
- be surrounded by a great international Team
- have a great work life balance
- enjoy corporate benefits (such as mobility schemes)
- be fitted with the newest IT products
- have great coffee
- BSc in engineering and/or economics (Ideally environmental background)
- MSc in a comparable discipline is a +
About us
Founded in 2011 and located in Wollerau, Switzerland, Smartenergy focuses on investments in renewable energy and related ventures.We identify, develop, and deliver green energy assets. We are a driving force in the ongoing transition of industry towards green energy, focused on the deployment of solar, wind, green hydrogen and Power-to-Liquid projects. We are committed to the potential of hydrogen and its derivatives such as SAF for decarbonization where electrification is not possible.
Beyond our headquarters team in Wollerau, we rely on our own local subsidiaries in our focus markets. Local knowledge and proximity to industry stakeholders allow us to identify and secure opportunities at an early stage.