Project Developer - Utility Scale

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, Renewable Energy, Environmental Management, Business, or a related field.
  
• 7–12 years of experience in large-scale renewable energy project development, with at least 3–5 projects above 50MW+MWh advanced to financial close
  
• Experience working in African or emerging markets on utility-scale solar PV and BESS projects.
  
• Familiarity with project financial modeling and investment readiness processes.
  
• Experience in managing community and government stakeholder relationships
  

• Lead site identification, feasibility studies, and land acquisition strategies for utility-scale solar and BESS projects.
  
• Manage the permitting process, securing environmental, land use, and regulatory approvals.
  
• Drive PPA/offtake processes, including structuring and negotiating Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) and offtake arrangements to secure long-term revenue streams.
  
• Lead grid interconnection processes, including applications, studies, and utility negotiations.
  
• Engage with local communities and stakeholders to build trust, manage expectations, and resolve issues proactively.
  
• Oversee financial modeling to assess project viability, working closely with the Investments team.
  
• Prepare and manage development budgets, ensuring efficient use of resources.
  
• Work with Engineering and Implementation teams to align technical design with development requirements.
  
• Support EPC tender preparation by ensuring development data and permitting conditions are captured accurately.
  
• Drive risk identification and mitigation strategies throughout the development lifecycle.
  
• Maintain up-to-date reporting on project status and development pipeline health.
  
• Cultivate relationships with government agencies, utilities, and other strategic partners to facilitate project progress.
  
• Manage consultants and service providers supporting technical studies, environmental and social assessments, and permitting.