Project Development Lead - Delivery of our Decarbonisation Strategy

RWE Generation SE
To start as soon as possible, full time, permanent

The Strategic Development division of RWE Generation plays a key role in driving the energy transition! We develop innovative decarbonization projects, such as hydrogen solutions and CCUS, to achieve our ambitious goal of Net Zero by 2040. For these challenging and impactful international multi-billion euro projects, we are looking for passionate professionals with experience in energy project development and team management. This is your opportunity to enhance your leadership skills, collaborate with senior stakeholders, and make a direct impact on the future of RWE Generation. Join us, work across almost all departments, and help shape a sustainable tomorrow!

About the role

•    Leading Project teams or major workstreams to develop decarbonisation projects for RWE Generation power plants, either incorporating hydrogen combustion for both new build and retrofit of gas plant or BECCUS (bio-energy carbon capture utilisation and storage)
•    Lead development and implementation of projects or major project components up to a final investment decision.  This will require collaboration with key stakeholders within the RWE group to drive the projects forward, such as engineering, operations and trading experts
•    Provide technological knowhow in the key technologies for a decarbonised portfolio that can provide the firm flexible power plant to complement intermittent renewable generation
•    Provide holistic techno-economic overview and provide strategic assessments in alignment with RWE’s overall strategy
•    Identify and work with partner organisations with the aim to realise major projects, such as to source hydrogen or to secure transport and storage solutions for CO2
•    Drive knowledge build-up of relevant project development expertise, knowledge and regulatory frameworks for biomass conversion, carbon capture, utilisation and storage
 
Your profile
•    University degree in engineering or natural science
•    At least 5-10 years of professional experience in the energy sectors including delivery of projects/ Business Development
•    Demonstration of complex thinking skills, including both analytical and conceptual, in leading or senior roles in project teams
•    Strong international team working skills and able to work across national borders
•    Ability to understand and accommodate business targets and striving to improve business results at international level
•    Have a strong understanding of the market and technologies in which the company operates
•    Strong communication skills and confident behaviour at all levels with professional external networking capabilities
•    Willingness to travel, and fluent in Dutch and English
 
What we will offer you

• A competitive salary of up to €8,649,-
• An exciting, varied, and challenging role and in close interaction with the other departments within the RWE groupIndependent and autonomous work with the freedom to develop and implement ideas and innovations
• A varied range of tasks
• Extensive opportunities for personal development and a wide range of career prospects within the broad portfolio of the RWE Group, where we help shape the future of energy supply
• We value the work-life balance of our employees; you have the option to work flexibly and to buy or sell additional leave
• A competitive salary based on your education and experience
• A contribution from RWE covering 2/3 of your ABP pension contribution

At RWE, you will find all the advantages of a large technology group. And some merits that are even more crucial: openness and real team work. For we are open to the future and are building on the strengths of each and every individual. We value his/her work and opinion; we listen, pursue active ideas management and engage in direct exchanges. Respect, appreciation and mutual trust are the hallmarks of cooperation within the international RWE team.
 

Apply with just a few clicks: ad code 88595, 
Any questions? Contact HR: Fabian Ilaide, fabian.ilaide@rwe.com, +31 6 21445450

We look forward to meeting you. Of course, you can find us on LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, YouTube and Xing, too.

We value diversity and therefore welcome all applications - regardless of gender, disability, nationality, ethnic and social origin, religion/belief, age, sexual orientation, and identity. #inclusionmatters

RWE Generation is Europe’s second biggest gas company. Its approximately 3,000 employees - among them many specialist technicians and engineers - operate power plants in Germany, the UK, the Netherlands and Turkey and are moving with purpose towards our vision for a clean future. With hydropower and biomass plants already online, they blend conventional energy expertise with renewables innovation.

We are bridging the gap to the age of renewables by focusing on hydrogen, biomass and battery storage. By converting our power plant fleets to carbon-neutral fuels such as hydrogen and biomass, and successfully developing new storage technologies RWE Generation is making a key contribution to our ambitious goals. You'll discover we are continuously challenging ourselves creating a team that’s built on trust and respect.