Head of RES Business Development

Solar Square, a subsidiary company of Faraday Norton Investment Group, (holding company with a varied portfolio in energy, real estate and hospitality/tourism sector) is looking for an experienced Head of RES Business Development to oversee the development of renewable energy assets in the Southeastern Europe region. The role will refer to the Energy Director of Faraday Norton.

Key Responsibilities

· Align company strategy with investment mandate, for the successful ongoing development of Solar PV and Battery Energy Storage energy projects.

· Participate in the business strategy, business planning and objectives setting processes.

· Lead the team responsible for originating new projects and progressing project development in the portfolio following identification and origination and prior to financial close to achieve the short and long-term goals of the business.

· Lead negotiations and secure land tenure agreements and necessary statutory project approvals.

· Monitor and ensure that development of pipeline assets achieve their budget, schedule, and quality targets, including by identifying, mobilizing, and managing resources for each project, acting as project lead and presenting to relevant investment committees.

· Maintain and foster knowledge of industry trends, technological advancements, and policy changes related to renewable energy project development, and incorporate relevant innovations and best practices into project strategies.

Requirements

· A bachelor’s degree in Business administration, Finance, Economics, Engineering or other relevant field

· Minimum 8 years of relevant working experience within the energy sector

· Minimum 5 years of RES Asset Development experience

· Solid experience in team management would be considered a strong plus

· Strong negotiations skills

· Result-oriented, ability to work within tight timelines and to affirm project leadership.

Strong interpersonal and relationship management skills