Greenfield Renewable Energy Project Manager, Ireland

Would you like a challenging career that builds on your existing renewable energy development experience but with more autonomy and responsibilities? Does it motivate you to be on the frontline of a growing renewable energy business? Then we have an interesting opportunity for you.

European Energy is a green energy company experiencing exponential growth. We develop, construct, and operate wind and solar PV projects globally and are at the forefront of the emerging green Hydrogen/Power-to-X sectors. Our core values are the foundation of everything we do: In it together, Trust and Courage, Ambition, Excitement, Inclusion, and Agility.

Your New Team - At a Glance

You will be part of European Energy Ireland but also work closely with the HQ in Copenhagen, Denmark. You will interact with the other teams in the business, have numerous opportunities to define your role, and grow as a professional.

We are a committed and motivated team. Respect, collaboration, and a sense of shared and individual responsibility describe the very core of our cooperation. We have a flat hierarchy with open and honest dialogue, and when you are given a mandate, we trust in your abilities.

Your New Role- Accelerate Your Career

Our project pipeline in Ireland is growing and we seek an experienced Greenfield Renewable Energy Project Manager to develop our greenfield pipeline of existing and new projects. You will be hands-on in technical, organizational, and commercial aspects and form a key part of the Irish team.

You will be responsible for developing solar PV, onshore wind, and BESS renewable energy projects in the Irish market to the ready-to-build (RTB) stage. After consent has been achieved, your role will encompass planning condition discharge, identifying project risks, and supporting our in-house EPC teams during the pre-construction and construction phases to ensure that projects are delivered.

The ideal candidate will have a track record in Irish-based renewable energy project development and be able to manage stakeholders, drive forward development activity, and successfully navigate the consenting phase. This will involve interaction with land, planning, environmental, and technical service providers, and management of interactions with stakeholders, as well as seeking out new opportunities in the Irish market.

Key Responsibilities Include

• Take the initiative to develop our Greenfield Renewable Energy projects in Ireland from an early stage through the investment decision and handover to the construction and operations team.
• Manage the permitting process on multiple projects and coordinate the team of involved internal and external providers and stakeholders.
• Develop project models & schedules, create budgets, and produce investment opportunity summaries.
• Identify, assess, and manage project risks and issues using clear communication and prioritization.
• Engage with various stakeholders and occasionally negotiate land agreements, leases, access, and cable easements.
• Originate new projects using market knowledge, in-house tools, and your network connectivity.

Your Profile

• You have a Bachelor´s in Engineering, Planning, Science, or Project Management.
• You have 3+ years of Irish renewable energy development experience including some/all; landowner interactions, planning permission development and evidence of success where possible, the Irish electricity grid, and management of multiple projects simultaneously.
• You are proactive and diligent, have a high work ethic, and can take initiative.
• You can balance quality in the context of time & cost pressure.
• You are currently a resident of Ireland and are fluent in English, both verbally and in writing.
• You are familiar with MS Excel models, PowerPoint, and GIS and may have experience with other project management or renewable energy tools.
• You have a valid driving license.

We Offer

• An entrepreneurial approach to our work. In daily life, it means it is not far from thought to action.
• Competitive terms of employment including 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays and health insurance.
• Trusted responsibilities with long-term opportunities to grow, both personally and professionally.
• The opportunity to work with friendly, supportive, and collaborative colleagues who actively contribute to a profitable, growing, and successful global group.
• There is a yearly company trip to Denmark which allows meeting everyone in a different environment.
• Remote and hybrid work options.

European Energy Group- The Power of Tomorrow, Today

European Energy Group is a privately owned company founded in 2004. We operate from the development, construction, operation, and selling of wind and photovoltaic (PV) farms on land and offshore globally. Further, we work with developing future energy solutions, e.g., e-methanol/Power-to-X, biogas purification, and energy storage.

We have 820+ employees with over 43 nationalities located in 22 countries and over 60 GW of projects in various stages of development globally.

We all work for a common goal; to be the most innovative partner in the green transition and create The Power of Tomorrow, Today.

Location: Flexible and remote but your 'home' location will preferably be close to Cork. Travel to project sites around Ireland will also form part of the role.

Reporting to: Country Manager Ireland.

Application: Please be aware that European Energy does not receive applications via e-mail or LinkedIn messages. To be considered for a job, we kindly ask you to upload your CV directly via the "apply" button on the right.

Deadline: We evaluate applications continuously, and we will close the job ad when we have found the right candidate, so please send your application as soon as possible, but no later than 15 December 2024.

Background check: As a last step of the hiring process, a background check will be conducted on the final candidate. This is for safeguarding our operations and ensuring compliance with EU regulations for critical infrastructure. The check can include verification of identity, employment history, and criminal record.

For more information: Contact Talent Acquisition Partner caas@europeanenergy.com or Country Manager bwa@europeanenergy.com

We look forward to receiving your application!