Solar & BESS Project Developer - London

EEW Eco Energy World (‘EEW’), founded by entrepreneur Svante Kumlin is an independent global pure-play renewable energy projects developer, historically focusing on utility-scale solar photovoltaic (‘PV’) projects, having expanded recently to solar plus battery storage systems (‘BESS’) projects and currently also targeting servicing the green hydrogen industry. Since 2012, EEW has developed 22 solar PV projects totalling approximately 1.4 GW across UK, Australia and Spain.

With solar forecasted to increase 20 times within the next 30 years and renewable energy to contribute 90% of all world energy by 2050, we are well positioned to capitalise on this growth. By joining the EEW team, you will be part of the “change” needed for the energy transition for a more sustainable future.

We pride ourselves for our entrepreneurial spirit as we continue to push the boundaries of an ever-changing energy landscape. By choosing a career with us, you can expect a challenging and fulfilling role surrounded by people who are passionate and have brilliant ideas about sustainable technology, innovation and making the world a better place.

To support the development team across the full development lifecycle of utility-scale grid connected solar and BESS projects in the UK. This is an opportunity to join one of the UK’s most established solar energy project development teams and help develop renewable energy assets.

The candidate will assess the feasibility of developing solar PV projects in addition to innovative technology solutions such as BESS and green hydrogen. You will engage with external stakeholders such as DNOs, landowners, local authorities and utilities in addition to internal stakeholders, liaising with planning, legal, finance and engineering teams.

• Support early-stage pipeline development, e.g., assist in the identification of new development prospects by utilizing internal development tools.
• Undertake site screening and early engagement with landowners, assisting in negotiating land related agreements.
• Support the progress of development workstreams with internal business units, providing site specific inputs to facilitate technical optimisation, layout designs, payments, lease document reviews, etc.
• Build relationships and problem solve project issues with external parties such as network operators.
• Support the evaluation of opportunities for site specific value enhancement, assessing solar projects for BESS co-location opportunities.
• Run financial models to assess returns on multiple projects, assessing sensitivity analysis on investments.
• Undertake market research on solar and storage market trends, policy updates, route to market options, industry participants and competitors.
• Assist with market entry processes to facilitate the successful participation in ancillary services.

• Bachelor’s degree, ideally in engineering or finance.
• Master's in finance / engineering preferred but not necessary.
• Three-year’s experience in the renewables, infrastructure, investment, or energy sector.
• Knowledge of the renewables industry, power markets.
• Flexible and ‘can-do’ attitude who wants to be part of a close-knit, fast paced, and hardworking team.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills for liaising with internal and external stakeholders.
• Strong attention to detail to solve new and interesting problems
• Works well in a deadline driven environment.
• Analytical with numerical ability.
• Full knowledge of the Microsoft Office pack.
• Pro-active individual with a strong work ethic.