PROJECT DEVELOPMENT LEAD ASSOCIATE

EDP Renewables is a global leader in the renewable energy sector nad the world's third-largest wind energy producer. With a sound development pipeline, first class assets, and market-leading operating capacity, EDPR has undergone exceptional development in recent years and is currently present in 28 markets (Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Colombia, Chile, France, Greece, Hungary, Italy, Mexico, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Spain, the UK, US and Vietnam). 

EDPR is committed to furthering social advances in terms of sustainability and integration. This is reflected by the inclusion of the company in the Bloomberg Gender Equality index and the fact that it has been certified as a Top Employer 2024 in Europe (Spain, Italy, France, Poland, Portugal and Romania), both of which recognize its employee-driven policies.

MISSION 

•    Playing a key role in the M&A strategy for wind, solar and storage projects in the UK.
•    Support EDP Renewables in executing significant growth in the UK market. 
•    Identifying and executing acquisition of wind, solar and BESS projects as well as Joint development opportunities
 

MAIN ACCOUNTABILITIES 

1.    Identify and evaluate attractive renewables M&A transactions with a focus on growth within onshore wind, solar PV and battery storage in the UK.
2.    Build external relationships across industry peers, investment banks, financial investors and consultants. 
3.    Business development lead for deals, working with internal stakeholders (technical, commercial, legal) to prepare and submit non-binding offers.
4.    Representing EDP Renewables professionally, establishing and maintaining good relationships with developers and brokers. 
5.    Negotiating deal terms, working with internal stakeholder to prepare transaction documents.
 

REQUIRED PROFILE

1.    ACADEMIC LEVEL

Educated to Degree level. Ideally qualified in a suitable subject.

2.    REQUIRED PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

5 years+ experience in solar, storage and/ or wind project development from a land management perspective.

3.    SPECIFIC KNOWLEDGE

•    Strong negotiation skills and experience of concluding transactions
•    Proven commercial experience in renewable energy sector
•    Good client-facing skills and able to communicate complex and technical information and concepts to non-technical third parties.
•    Broad knowledge of investment, valuations and funding of projects
•    Good presentation skills
•    Microsoft Office Package

4.    LANGUAGES

Fluent English 

5.    SKILLS / COMPETENCES

•    Excellent negotiation, presenting and communication skills
•    Able to work independently as well as a kay part of a team 
•    Excellent written English and report writing skills
•    Capable organisation skills and a collaborative and skilled communicator
 

Among EDPR's principles we would like to highlight diversity and inclusion as a strength in our values and practices. Reinforcing these principles has a real impact on the satisfaction of commitment, increases talent and the quality of leadership of our professionals. To achieve all our objectives, it intends to attract, develop and retain different profiles, assuming diversity as a key factor and differentiator of fundamental innovation in our organization. We welcome and value all people, and we are committed to the inclusion and sense of belonging of each person who is part of EDPR.

What makes us proud as an employer:

TOP Employer Europe 2024 certification.
Bloomberg Gender Equality Index 2024.
Top Workplaces US 2024.
Certification in Conciliation (Excellence) by the Más Familia Foundation;