WRS are recruiting for a Project Developer to join a renewable energy developer, owner and operator in Stockholm, Sweden.

This position will be responsible for Managing all development matters relating to a portfolio of renewable energy projects throughout the development life-cycle, from inception through to delivery.

Main tasks and activities:

• Delivery of renewable energy project(s) through-out the development cycle from inception up to and including construction (there will be a team working on the construction phase to help with this)
• Development of appropriate planning-led strategy for each project
• Procurement and commercial management of specialist technical service providers and contractors
• Ensure financial and technical targets are met
• Plan, organise, monitor and report on all phases of the project
• Manage and report on all project risks, ensuring management are informed of any updates
• Negotiate agreements including consultancy contracts, landowner agreements, providing input into commercial designs
• Manage tendering/procurement processes in line with company policy
• Posess a deep understanding of each project 
• Financial management of Swedish portfolio to include project budgeting, accounts payable, management accounts production and updating financial model assumptions within the group’s corporate finance function
• Support management on growing the portfolio in Sweden

The successful applicant will:

• Have a proven track record of leadership as a project developer
• Be flexible and adaptable to new working environments
• Show resilience and ability to drive projects to completion
• Be a driven person who wants results
• Have very strong commercial awareness
• Have experience of managing projects, ideally as a Project Management Professional (PMP)
• Have a record of implementing internationally recognised planning and project management skills
• Have experience of planning, permitting and delivery of grid connections for energy projects

Required Qualifications:

• Experience of managing projects, ideally a Project Management Professional (PMP);
• Record of implementing internationally recognised project management and planning skills;
• Experience of planning, permitting and delivery of grid connections for energy projects;
• Experience of resource assessment and technology selection;
• Knowledge of economic project drivers and financing models;
• Ability to liaise with a diverse set of external stakeholders, in particular, planning authorities, communities, statutory consultees and landowners
• Proven experience of sourcing new opportunities and problem solving
• Experience managing a broad range of technical consultants and using a systematic approach to ensure project progression.