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Development Director

Taylor Hopkinson is in the search of a Development Director for a leading renewable energy company that develops, constructs and operates renewable energy projects across Europe and North America.

The candidate will lead the development of greenfield and brownfield projects in France and will be the key point of contact of the development there.

The role is based in Lyon, with the possibility to have some remote work.

Role

  • Adjust the local development strategy and manage a local team
  • Identify potential opportunities for the purchase of projects and co-development negotiations
  • Search and assess potential locations for the development of solar, wind and BESS projects
  • Check the resource conditions, possibility to connect to the grid, etc
  • Originate transactions with land owners and potential development partners to develop a strong pipeline of projects, being the main point of contact
  • Interact with local authorities to ask for permits and monitor the full approval process until the RTB
  • Develop the local network and develop relationships with developers, EPC companies, utilities, advisors, engineering companies and investors

Requirements

  • Previous experience in project development and permitting procedures in the Country
  • Knowledge of the French renewable energy market
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Energy, Economical studies or similar
  • Fluent in French and English
  • Availability to travel when needed
  • Motivation to work on a hands-on basis and creating procedures from scratch