Project Manager - Wind Developer

My client is developing a portfolio of onshore wind farm sites at various
locations throughout the UK. Within the Onshore Development team, we
undertake the complete development process from identification of suitable
sites through to commissioning of the completed wind farm.
Recent additions to this portfolio, along with successful consent of a project
have led to a requirement for additional resource, which, together with a
number of related development programs, has created an important position
within our group to support these activities.

The Role
Based at our offices in Lowestoft, Suffolk, the role of Project Developer will
involve:
• Providing technical and non-technical support for onshore wind farm
development, contracting and construction projects, including:
- Identification and review of suitable sites
- Initial feasibility study for potential sites, both technically and
commercially.
- Site visits, presentations and negotiations with landowners.
- Scoping, procuring and managing of third party studies and reports for
inclusion into the EIA.
- EIA preparation; including collating and analysing information and data
and managing EIA consultants.
- Communication with key stakeholders, local planning authorities, local
residents etc.
- Assessment of key technical documents from internal and external
parties.
- Assist in the preparation of all statutory and non statutory reports,
briefs etc required for the development of onshore wind energy
projects.

Key Attributes
You must be self-motivated and ideally achieved experience working in
onshore wind energy development or a related discipline such as planning,
environmental impact assessment etc. An excellent communicator and team
player, you must also be highly numerate, creative and able to work with
minimum supervision.

Qualifications
You will be educated to degree level or equivalent, preferably with an
environmental science, environmental management or similar degree.
A further qualification in renewable energy, EIA or environmental studies
would be desirable.
Alternatively candidates with suitable extensive wind farm development
experience will be considered.
Computer literate (Microsoft Office, Outlook, internet)
Knowledge of a wind farm development package (such as WindFarm) would
be desirable.

Remuneration
You will receive an attractive salary and benefits package commensurate with
your experience and skill level.