Development Project Manager (Grid) UK

RWE Renewables UK Management Ltd.
To start as soon as possible, full time, permanent

This is a brand new role for our buisness. An exciting and challenging opportunity has arisen to facilitate and expand our onshore wind development portfolio in the UK. This role will be based in the Perth office and we will consider hybrid working. 

About the role

As a Development Project Manager you will work within the UK Onshore Wind Development Team, responsible for supporting the delivery of contestable grid connection works associated with onshore wind projects from the point of identification, securement of all landowner agreements, progression through the full EIA and consenting processes, with the ultimate target of delivering consented, economically viable and buildable projects to a point ready for construction. This position will specifically focus on the development of necessary cable routes for our onshore wind projects in the UK.

You will liaise with wider RWE international team colleagues to ensure that work is undertaken in line with the relevant company quality and risk management processes, alongside ensuring that the requirements of the full integrated project delivery team are met.

Skills and experience

• Experience in consenting grid infrastructure in the UK, ready for handover to construction

• Experience in budget management and the specification and formal procurement of contracts for new projects

• Excellent stakeholder management, relationship building and communication skills with the ability to effectively liaise at all levels; from landowners, general public, local authorities, statutory bodies, contractors to senior managers

• Sound knowledge of primary Health & Safety and Environmental legislation.

• Sound knowledge and experience through working on TNO/DNO connections, of legislation and Best Practice Guidance governing the consenting, permitting and wayleaving of grid infrastructure in the UK.

• Strong Commercial acumen and good understanding of full project lifetime economics, key design and financial model inputs and impact on project viability.

• The ability to maintain high levels of drive and energy, setting personally challenging targets coupled with a strong desire to deliver individual and team results

• Persistence in overcoming challenges and obstacles whilst being determined to ensure things happen and that all projects are delivered on time, within budget and to a satisfactory standard.

• Able to manage and prioritise workload to tight deadlines

• Ability to work independently

• Qualified to degree level in Engineering, Science, Planning or relevant related discipline (relevant experience can outweigh this requirement).

Your Benefits

• Financial benefits: In purely financial terms, with a competitive salary, RWE is worth working for.

• Flexible working: RWE helps you to balance the demands of the professional and the personal life, with options including flexible working hours and mobile working.

• Personal development: A key to long-term success lies in keeping your professional expertise fully up to date. At RWE, you’ll have access to an impressive array of opportunities for personal development through training and further education. Take your pick from a range of learning opportunities that include specialised training activities, blended learning, peer counselling and mentoring. Put together the package that is right for you. It is an unmissable opportunity to individually customise and develop your future.

• You will be part of an ambitious, supportive, intercultural team

• Family medical cover

Apply with just a few clicks: ad code 88601, application period: 08/12/2024 .
Any questions? Contact HR: Danielle Roe, danielle.roe@rwe.com 

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In the segments of onshore wind and solar, RWE Renewables Europe & Australia is among the largest electricity producers in Europe and has become a key player in the field of renewables. With its comprehensive „Growing Green“ investment and growth strategy, RWE is expanding green generation capacity – to more than 65 gigawatts by 2030.

To this end, RWE is investing €55 billion between 2024 and 2030. RWE Renewables Europe & Australia is focusing on its core markets in Europe and Australia. The team with 1,800 colleagues across 11 countries has come a long way already. With the project pipeline well filled in all technologies, battery storage, onshore wind power and solar energy, you’ll have the freedom to act with conviction and courage as we pivot to new technologies – and continuously improve, together.