Our client is one of the leading Offshore Wind investors in the world with advanced projects in Poland. Currently we are searching for a Head of Development to lead their Development team. As their projects are already quite advanced- it is essential the person in this position has a good understanding of the permitting during development, pre-construction and during the construction phase of large-scale energy projects.

If you like working in a dynamic, international environment, with a positive minded team and participate in the development and construction of offshore wind projects this is the opportunity for you!

DESCRIPTION

Leads project development activities in the country, both for onshore and offshore part of the infrastructure.

MAIN ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Lead development of projects already owned by the Company, identifying critical steps

and ensuring projects achieve ready-to-build stage under most competitive conditions

within the shortest timeline possible.

• Identifiy key stakeholders and ensure local stakeholders relationship management

through all phases of the Project in order to prevent and resolve potential opposition

that may occur with project implementation.

• Supervise all permitting related activities including environmental, land securing,

location permits for both onshore and offshore infrastructure.

• Where required, support the company’s work in monitoring and engaging in regulatory

matters associated with the development and construction of offshore wind farm

projects.

• Report progress on permitting work during the project construction phase.

• Support origination activities defined as new greenfield or M&A opportunities in the

market and participate in the implementation.

ACADEMIC BACKGROUND

Degree in Engineering or Management discipline.

LANGUAGES

Fluent in Polish and English. Any other language is a plus.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

• 10 years experience in RES project development activities and stakeholders management in Poland

• Experience in a multi-disciplinary project environment is required.

KNOWLEDGE

• Demonstrable knowledge in consenting processes associated with offshore wind farms

in Poland is required.

• Demonstrable knowledge in wind farm and transmission asset development timescales

is required.

• Demonstrable knowledge in offshore wind energy supply chain and logistics is required.

• Demonstrable knowledge in planning and consenting processes associated with onshore

and offshore transmission assets is required.

SKILLS

• Excellent communication skills.

• Strong interpersonal skills.

• Ability to easily identify and resolve problems

• Develop a general overview and understanding of projects.

OFFER:

Permanent Contract

Attractive salary and yearly bonus

Private health insurance

Trainings

Additional days off

Co-financing of sports activities, camps for kids, among other benefits.