Project Developer

Akuo

  • Zagreb
  • Stalni radni odnos
  • Puno radno vrijeme
  • Prije 8 sati
  • Jednostavna prijava
Company DescriptionFounded in 2007, Akuo is an independent renewable energy producer with operations in over twenty countries worldwide. The Group is committed in the entire value chain: project development, project finance, construction and operation of solar, wind and storage power plants.
Akuo's teams combine technological relevance, environmental added value and social benefits to develop exemplary, meaningful projects in local areas. The Group is a pioneer in agrivoltaics and storage solutions and was the first to develop large-scale floating solar power plants in France.
True to its values and convictions, Akuo is a responsible business, committed to the diversity of its teams and determined to ensure the inclusion of all.Job DescriptionThe Development Manager will focus on development of solar and wind projects within the Western Balkans region covering at the moment Croatia, Serbia, Kosovo, North Macedonia, Montenegro, Bosnia-Herzegovina. However, depending on the specific opportunities available from time to time, Project development opportunities utilizing other technologies may also be undertaken.SPECIFIC TASKS AND DELIVERABLES:
  • General Responsibilities:
  • Prospecting solar/wind projects: site identification, environmental review, studies, securing land, greenfield M&A opportunities
  • Development of relationships and trusted partnerships with local authorities and administrations (TSO, DSO, Municipalities, Forest Agencies, Communities of Municipalities, etc.), landowners.
  • Achievement of key steps leading to the project construction (Environmental Permit, Grid connection terms, land securitization, social acceptance, construction permit, etc.)
  • Assure the coordination, follow-up and good quality of services provided by AKUO teams and external sub-contractors involved in the projects.
  • Management: planning, task monitoring, risk identification, reporting.
Qualifications
  • The ideal candidate will have previous at least 5 years experience in developing Renewable Energy Projects (Solar/Wind) in Croatia, from Green Field to Ready to Build
  • Experience in public and private land securitization processes and negotiation desired
  • Specialization in Croatian environmental policy (EIA process etc.) or MV/HV networks and Grid availability studies and Grid connection process desired
  • BSc (or equivalent) in Engineering or Environmentalist
  • MSc in subject related to sustainable energy technologies and/or project management desired
  • Able to multitask, overseeing the development of multiple projects in parallel
  • Able and willing to work as part of a multicultural team and contribute to the development of a fast-growing company carrying innovative and ambitious projects in the sustainable development sector
  • Computer literate, able to quickly adapt to and utilize different software tools in a highly digital environment
  • Good interpersonal communication skills
  • Excellent command of the Croatian and English languages. French or other languages of the Region will be considered a plus.
  • Tenacity and persuasiveness
  • Curiosity and willingness to learn new skills
  • Driver’s license required
  • Frequent trips within the Western Balkans
  • Scheduled trips abroad
Software skills: * Experienced user of PVsyst, pvDesign, OpenWind or similar industry software
  • Proficiency with the Google and Microsoft Office suite of products (Word, Excel and PowerPoint)
  • Experience with Microsoft Project or similar scheduling software
LANGUAGE:Croatian and English – FluentAdditional InformationAkuo Energy is a sustainable company attached to the diversity of its teams and is committed to rejecting all forms of discrimination.

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