Lead Greenfield Originator

 We are looking for an experienced Greenfield Originator to identify, secure, and develop greenfield development opportunities throughout the UK and Ireland, with a primary focus on solar. The goal is to deliver several hundred megawatts of solar projects within the next 5 years.   

We are Uniper

At Uniper, we are pro-actively transforming the world of energy whilst at the same time ensuring security of energy supply. As an internationally operating company, we work in very diverse teams with the greatest possible working time flexibility for our employees. Our corporate culture is characterized by equal opportunities, mutual appreciation, and respect. With us, you will be able to develop new business models, work on technological solutions for a modern, sustainable, and future-oriented energy supply as well as pro-actively help to shape changes. Interested? Then we will look forward to meeting you!

Your responsibilities

• Lead the development of utility-scale solar projects around Uniper sites and across the UK, while driving innovation and sustainability 
• Proactively initiate and manage land acquisition discussions with multiple stakeholders, ensuring smooth and successful negotiations
• Oversee the entire development cycle, from initial origination to ready-to-build status, collaborating closely with internal project management and engineering teams 
• Manage and inspire the internal land acquisition team within the UK, fostering a culture of excellence and teamwork 
• Coordinate and lead external consultant teams to identify and deliver greenfield projects, ensuring high-quality outcomes 
• Cultivate and maintain strong business relationships with landowners, permitting authorities, grid operators, and other relevant stakeholders 
• Build long-term relationships with key local stakeholders, enhancing community engagement and support 
• Collaborate with existing Uniper business teams, including asset teams, trading/PPAs, finance, and others, to ensure seamless project integration 
• Develop and nurture a strong development team, consisting of developers, engineers, project managers, contract managers, and offtake managers, as well as a network of external development partners 
• Provide regular and insightful reporting to senior management, ensuring effective data management, budgeting, and forecasting 
• Present exciting opportunities to senior management for formal spend approvals, showcasing the potential for growth and success

Your profile

Essential

• Strong and extensive experience in renewable energy (specifically solar) development experience in the UK or in an international environment
• Proven track record of utility scale project development
• Profound understanding of relevant market dynamics
• Excellent communication skills and high level assertiveness and communication skills in an international environment and the ability to build effective relationship at all levels
• Willingness to travel across the UK with some international travel required

Desirable:

• Additional languages would be advantageous but not a requirement

Your qualities

• Competitive salary
• Personal development and Learning opportunities
• Enhanced company pension – With up to 12% company contributions
• 26 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays
• Electric vehicle charging at our sites
• In house Occupational Health Services
• Company funded Private Medical Insurance including free GP service
• Performance related benefits
• Access to a range of flexible benefits such as Share Incentive Plan, Dental, Critical Illness and Life Insurance, Cycle2Work, Health Care Cash plan or buy and sell extra holiday
• Future career opportunities (UK & International) with a strong focus on Diversity Equity and Inclusion

Our employees are the reason for our success. Therefore, you will find many other benefits at the local level to help you reach your potential. Energy evolutionary wanted!

 Your contact

Should you have any questions about this opportunity, please contact Lauren.Ryan-Grealish@Uniper.Energy

Please note, any CV’s sent via email would not be taken into consideration. All CV’s must be submitted via the online application process only.

 Job information 

As an employer, Uniper is committed to diversity and equal opportunities. Therefore, we encourage applications from suitably qualified individuals whose capabilities match the role requirements regardless of gender, origin, disability, age, religion, ideology, sexual identity or marital status. We live inclusion and support flexible working.