Senior Advisory Due Diligence Consultant Portugal M/F

About the company

Greensolver is a French company founded in 2008 and specialising in the renewable energy sector, more specifically photovoltaic, wind and battery energy. Greensolver is one of the leading service providers in the renewable energy sector, offering a wide range of solutions covering the technical, administrative, accounting and financial operation of wind and solar farms, as well as technical and financial advice covering the entire life cycle of renewable projects in Europe and worldwide.

Greensolver is accelerating its development through a strategy of organic growth (new clients) and external growth (acquisitions and partnerships). Greensolver recently joined the Voltalia group and operates as an independent entity.

Greensolver offers a wide range of solutions covering the construction, technical, administrative, accounting and financial operations of wind and solar power plants and advises developers, banks or investors on the acquisition or sale of assets, as well as their financing.

Job Description

We are currently looking for a Senior Renewable Advisory Due Diligence Consultant to join our Advisory team in Portugal. The aim of this position is to develop the Portuguese Advisory office by not only providing technical and commercial expertise, but also by developing the Portuguese business. This Advisor will have a central role in carrying out the company's technical audits, particularly in PV, BESS  or Wind Energy, and will be responsible for growing the company's network and potentially heading up a dedicated team. Mastery of the tools needed to carry out audits is necessary to enable growth in this field of expertise.

The position will be remote working for a candidate based in Portugal ; Greensolver offices are available in Porto and can be used  ; the choice will be made by the candidate. 

The Advisory Due Diligence Consultant role will involve  :

Carrying out technical due diligence on solar, energy storage and wind projects, including (but not limited to) project management, client relations, deliverability studies or reviews of the various project contracts, and the technical expertise required to produce the reports

Carrying out pre- and post-construction energy deliverability studies, including in particular :

• Carrying out analyses and reviews of the resource, life time assessment, energy deliverability, installed capacity, plants configuration and site selection for proposed projects, particularly for new markets.
• Reviewing the design and equipment of existing or future plant.
• Communicate manufacturers regarding technological options and the appropriateness of the choice of such equipment.
• Analyse and report on site measurements, including mast, SODAR, LIDAR, pyranometer and production data.
• Produce bankable wind deposit and deliverable reports with the highest possible accuracy. These are delivered in accordance with mission deadlines. This applies to both pre-construction and post-construction deliverability analyses.
• Review and provide analysis of third party reports.
• Review data, deliverability reports and site condition reports for potential project acquisitions.
• Review the performance of projects in operation.

Carrying out Business Development extend Greensolver’s Market Share in Portugal:

• Improve Greensolver's network in the Portugal and worldwide
• Participation in commercial and technical fairs (domestic and internationals)
• Organization and participation in business meetings with potential partners/clients, etc.)
• Managing the Key Account of the company's main customers and helping to expand the network
• Management of the relationship with internal sales and support in the drafting of offers
• Active interaction with the Sales teams in the commercial development of Greensolver.
• Supporting the Asset Management, Finance and PPA teams expansion within the country

Reviewing and analysing third party reports, contracts and environmental constraints of parks as part of technical audits

Examine data, energy production reports and reports on site conditions as part of acquisitions or sales

Optimising existing tools

Reviewing project-related contracts (EPC, O&M, network connection contracts, PPA, etc.) is a plus.

Participate in due diligence processes, internal and external meetings

Qualifications / Experience

Experience: 5 year(s) in similar position(technical consultancy, PV or BESS deliverability analysis, preferably in a variety of markets)

• Experience in PV resource analysis and project design essential; BESS or Wind experience an advantage.
• The candidate should demonstrate a strong existing network in the Renewables industry”
• Experience in operational PV, BESS or wind farm analysis is an advantage.
• Experience in advising lenders, OEM suppliers, developers or operators of projects.
• Excellent communication and report writing skills, strong mathematical and analytical background and the ability to communicate technical issues to non-technical colleagues is essential.
• Highly analytical with attention to detail and ability to exercise engineering judgement.
• Software programming/development experience is an advantage.
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills required.
• Experience in the use of major industry software (WAsP, WindPRO, PVsyst or other software) for assessing future generation resources is an advantage.
• Experience in examining financial models (examining technical assumptions) would be highly appreciated.
• The candidate should demonstrate a strong appetite to discuss with customers and partner. His role will be the technical ambassador of Greensolver in the Spanish  market. Experience in participating into expert panel discussions during conferences would be a strong plus
• Fluency in Portuguese and English.
• Second language: French or Spanish is a plus
• Graduate with a master's degree in physical sciences or engineering.
• Driving licence

Location: Portugal (remote)

Salary: depending on experience, with variable bonus based on individual objectives . 25 days annual leave plus public holidays.