Project Development Manager (junior)

About the Role

Base Location: Flexible UK & Ireland | We're proud to offer a Flexible First approach to work, and this role is no exception. We will, however need your base 'home' location to be one of our SSE offices or depots around the UK and Ireland.

Salary: Competitive + car/cash allowance + annual bonus + a range of benefits to support your finances, wellbeing and family.

Working Pattern: Permanent | Full Time, 37 hours per week | Flexible First options available

What is the role?

You will be joining the rapidly growing development team of behind-the-meter energy projects. We develop solar, wind and battery projects which connect directly to our customers in the industrial and commercial sector as well as public bodies, reducing the amount of electricity they import from the grid.

This role will see you support other members of the team and take control of project tasks, to progress opportunities from concept to construction, as well as interacting with our clients.

Throughout the development, you’ll be working with internal and external resources, planning and managing your activities, and reporting on progress.

What do I need?

To be considered for this role, we would love you to have:

• some experience in business development and/or project development in the energy sector would be great, in solar technology would be a bonus.

• Commercial awareness and problem-solving skills, critical to identify commercial opportunities, manage risks and remove obstacles to deliver project tasks.

• The ability to be adaptable and flexible to recognise when a different approach is required and resilient in pursuing this to a successful conclusion.

• The drive to exceed our clients’ and our own expectations, readily taking ownership of the delivery process.

• The willingness to learn and ability to work with technical and economic concepts with regards to distributed energy solutions and all relevant matters pertaining to applicable legislation, in particular safety, health and the environment.

About our Business

SSE Enterprise Utilities is the Distributed Energy (DE) and Private Networks business of SSE plc. We finance, own, operate and maintain energy infrastructure for commercial, industrial and residential customers - providing them with a market leading project development service and certainty of operational performance and asset management. In order to accelerate progress towards net zero SSE Group is investing £7m a day on low carbon infrastructure, creating 1,000 green jobs a year in the process, as part of its £25bn NZAP (Net Zero Acceleration Programme).

What's in it for you?

We offer an excellent package with 34 days annual leave entitlement. Enhanced maternity/paternity leave, discounted healthcare, salary sacrifice car leasing and much more, view our full benefits package on our careers site.

As an equal opportunity employer we encourage diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We encourage applicants from all protected characteristics and commit to providing any reasonable adjustments you need during the application, assessment and upon joining SSE. Search for 'Inclusion & Diversity at SSE' to find out more.

What happens now?

All applications should be made online, and I'll be back in touch after the vacancy closing date to let you know the outcome.

If you would like to discuss any working flexibly requirements or adjustments you may require throughout the recruitment and selection process, please contact zoe.gillespie@sse.com.

Before commencing your role with SSE, you'll need to complete our pre-employment screening process. This will consist of a criminality and credit check.

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