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Elgin Energy

4d ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Mid Level
  • Engineering
  • Ulm

AI generated summary

  • You should have a relevant degree or equivalent experience, 3+ years in solar/BESS projects, strong organizational skills, planning app experience, and fluency in German and English. Travel is required.
  • You will manage project development, schedules, budgets, and stakeholder communications, support design efforts, engage landowners, and represent projects at meetings and events.

Requirements

  • Ideally, you have completed studies in engineering, environment, business or project management. Equivalent experience and know-how are also valued.
  • Ideally, you have at least 3 years of Experience in identifying and delivering solar and BESS projects
  • You will have strong organizational and analytical skills
  • You work independently and are a self-starter with a keen interest in learning, establishing standards, and developing new tools.
  • Have solid experience in the preparation and submission of planning applications and lawful development certificates for renewable energy projects.
  • Willingness to travel to existing sites, councils, and regions within Germany
  • Fluency in German and English.

Responsibilities

  • Manage the full project development process from conception to RtB and build out
  • Manage project lifecycle, produce project schedules, manage budgets, and produce high-quality status reports and highlight reports
  • Manage and communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders and be able to challenge third-party information and consultant inputs
  • Be an active member in the growth of the renewables team
  • Support the design team on site constraints and input into the project design process
  • Collaborate with and support the internal teams responsible for landowner engagement, land leases, and easements
  • Maintain partner relations with specialist sub-consultants to ensure effective project delivery
  • Represent the Company and projects at fairs, events, and regulatory or municipality meetings
  • See your ideas come to reality

FAQs

What are the core values that Elgin promotes?

Elgin promotes four core values: Agility, Integrity, Excellence, and Care.

What is the primary responsibility of the Development Project Manager?

The primary responsibility is to manage the full project development process from conception to Ready to Build (RtB) and build out.

What qualifications are preferred for this position?

Ideal candidates will have completed studies in engineering, environment, business, or project management, though equivalent experience is also valued.

How many years of experience are required for this role?

At least 3 years of experience in identifying and delivering solar and Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) projects is required.

Is travel required for this position?

Yes, there is a willingness to travel to existing sites, councils, and regions within Germany.

What languages must candidates be fluent in?

Candidates must be fluent in both German and English.

What experience is needed regarding planning applications?

Candidates should have solid experience in the preparation and submission of planning applications and lawful development certificates for renewable energy projects.

How does Elgin support employee well-being and growth?

Elgin values both skills and expertise, as well as employee well-being and personal growth, offering a supportive work environment.

Where is the office for this position located?

The office for this position is located in Ulm, Germany.

Are candidates required to manage stakeholder communication?

Yes, managing and communicating effectively with internal and external stakeholders is a key responsibility of the role.

What type of projects will the Development Project Manager work on?

The Development Project Manager will work on renewable energy projects, specifically solar and BESS projects.

How does Elgin value sustainability within the company?

Elgin integrates sustainability into its core values and recognizes it as every employee's responsibility through sustainable practices.

Elgin Energy

Leading in Solar+Storage

Energy
Industry
51-200
Employees
2009
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Elgin Energy is a full-service, utility scale, solar+storage developer bringing projects from origination through development. The company has a portfolio of projects in late-stage development totalling 6GW solar + 3GW storage across our three key markets of the UK, Australia, and Ireland. As of 2022, Elgin Energy agreed to sell the UK’s largest solar PV transaction to date consisting of a portfolio of 12 projects with a combined capacity of 519MW of projects including 70MW of collocated energy storage capacity to Scottish Power Renewables (UK) Limited, a wholly-owned subsidiary of global utility Iberdrola Group. Elgin Energy works with long-term strategic partners to deliver projects to the energization and provides asset management services through their operational life. The company has expanded internationally over the last 12 years with a professional team of engineers, accountants, and lawyers located in its London, Dublin, and Sydney offices. Elgin has a 98% success rate through planning across all its markets.