Generation Development Manager/GM

Posted 01 December 2021
LocationAuckland
Job type Permanent
DisciplineInfrastructure
Reference406445

Job description

A unique and exciting opportunity to work for an international forward-thinking, innovative company who are focused on originating, developing, and delivering quality solar energy solutions to the NZ market.

The business brings over 30 years of international track record and 1GW+ in completed clean energy projects to its ambitions for its New Zealand expansion. As such the business is looking to recruit an experienced generation development manager to help build and lead their offering to the NZ market, to be based in Auckland.

The business’s focus is on utility scale ground mount solar, energy storage and rooftop solar in UK, Europe and Canada which is what they are also bringing here. They have a great proposition to offer to the market with experience in development, investment with a long-term perspective across the whole of the development, construction, and operation life cycle.

Key Accountabilities:
  • Presenting to new clients the company’s services through strong commercial and client relationship management.
  • Leading and expanding the overall offering and capability in line with the company’s strategy.
  • Analysing new development and investment opportunities.
  • Negotiating and overseeing detailed Partnership Agreements.
  • Overseeing project feasibilities and financial forecasts.
  • Management of the consenting processes.
  • Working closely with external stakeholders while managing the design, procurement, tendering & construction of projects.
  • Preparing Executive reports to support major investment and capital decisions.
  • Ensure a robust risk management framework and methodology is applied across development and construction, to ensure that the project requirements are achieved.
  • Develop strong relationships with external consultants and clients to enhance general market knowledge and maintain strong relationships with grid owner and operators, development partners, advisors, iwi, and contractors.
This position is a singular opportunity to not just participate in the growth story of this dynamic business but significantly influence its success.

To be considered for this fantastic opportunity the right candidate will have extensive generation development management experience and be able to demonstrate leadership qualities that will help grow the business.
  
You will also have:
  • A relevant tertiary qualification
  • Experience within renewable energy with solar experience desirable but not mandatory.
  • You must be highly numerate, able to think laterally and have well developed commercial acumen
  • You must be fully conversant with each stage of generation development from investment to feasibility, planning and consenting, through construction.
  • Extensive stakeholder management experience with strong relationships with NZ power owners and operators.
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written with the ability to produce high quality reports.
In return for your passion and success, they will reward you with a competitive remuneration package plus future uplift in role, responsibilities, and financial gain as the business successfully establishes itself here.

Please submit your interest via the apply link or alternatively for a confidential discussion please contact Matt Donnelly on 0220197808