Project Origination Manager, UK

Do you aspire to be part of a green transition in an international growing company?

European Energy is a green energy company experiencing exponential growth. We develop, construct, and operate wind and solar PV projects globally and are at the forefront of the emerging green hydrogen/Power-to-X sectors. Our core values are the foundation of everything we do: In it together, Trust and Courage, Ambition, Excitement, Inclusion, and Agility.

Your New Team

You will be joining European Energy UK Limited, consisting of 20 colleagues working principally from our office in Glasgow. We are a committed and motivated team where knowledge sharing, trust, and open dialogues describe the very core of our collaboration. You will have various interfaces with the other teams in the business, have numerous opportunities to define your role, and grow as a professional.

Your New Role

Success and rapid growth have created an opportunity to join European Energy UK Limited´s business as Project Origination Manager, reporting directly to the company’s Development Director. The Project Origination Manager is responsible for identifying and securing new project opportunities across the range of approved technologies (PV, onshore wind, BESS & Hydrogen/Power-To-X), principally new greenfield sites but also opportunities for additional ready to build (RTB) sites.

As Project Origination Manager you will work as part of the project origination group to identify and evaluate opportunities. You will lead negotiations with key stakeholders, particularly landowners where you will be the key point of contact. Working within agreed parameters, you will seek to negotiate and agree Heads of Terms in collaboration with our Projects Lawyer, and then support in the negotiation of Option and Lease Agreements, coordinating with both internal and external legal resource, to ensure timely conclusion.

Within a project team, you will seek to deliver key agreements and milestones on time and on budget, to allow efficient coordination with other project activities (environmental, grid etc). Once land agreements are signed, you will remain the landowner’s key point of contact, building on the relationship already established.

For projects identified where land has already been secured and development activities commenced, or partnerships involving existing pipelines, the Project Origination Manager will coordinate the internal and external team to evaluate the opportunity, and work with Directors, legal, project managers and other specialists to manage, evaluate and negotiate the transaction. Once secured, the project(s) will be led by one of the Development Managers following a handover period, with ongoing involvement and support from the Project Origination Manager.

The ideal candidate will have a track record in securing UK-based renewable energy projects and bring a strong network of contacts. You will be able to manage stakeholders, driving forward negotiations and successfully meeting targets.

Areas of Responsibilities

• QHSE – Support and contribute to a strong culture of safety; prioritize quality, health, safety & environment; ensure our QHSE values flow through all aspects of project identification and development; adopt a mindset of continuous improvement & transparent reporting on all aspects of QSHE
• Identify Potential Sites – Populate and manage a pipeline of potential sites to meet business targets through in house identification and your own network of contacts
• Securing Land – Manage land owner negotiations to secure Heads of Terms and legal agreements
• Risk Management – Identify, monitor, assess, and manage all risks and issues with clear reporting, communication, and prioritization
• Business case – Contribute to financial models; identify project benefits; support investment appraisals;

Prerequisites to thrive in the role

• You have a relevant bachelor’s degree in Surveying, Law, Land Property, Planning, or a related discipline
• You have +2 years of relevant experience identifying, negotiating and securing project agreements
• Advantageous renewable energy industry experience
• You are fluent in English, both verbally and in writing
• You have a valid driving licence
• You can work remotely & independently and be self-motivated within a supportive & collaborative company
• You are a creative problem solver and results focussed
• You have a pro-active and diligent approach
• You can balance quality in the context of time & cost pressure

We Offer

• An entrepreneurial approach to our work. In daily life, it means it is not far from thought to action
• Trusted responsibilities with opportunities to grow, both personally and professionally
• An opportunity to work with friendly, supportive, and collaborative colleagues who are actively contributing to a profitable, growing, and successful global group
• Competitive package and benefits including
  • 30 days annual leave plus bank holidays
  • Cash back health plan for you and your family
  • Salary sacrifice pension and EV scheme
  
  

About European Energy UK Limited

European Energy UK Limited is on track to deliver substantial growth in the coming years and is currently delivering a pipeline of more than 800MW of solar, onshore wind, and energy storage projects across the UK. Our first UK-based solar project was constructed in 2023, with further projects located throughout the UK to be delivered into construction in 2024 and beyond.

• Emergent – is structured for the modern workplace, and the market and society it operates in.
• Independent and Autonomous – offers a working environment with high levels of trust and respect, a collaborative and consultative approach, and a sense of shared and individual responsibility.
• Well-resourced – backed by its parent company, European Energy A/S, which holds a total net equity of over €391m with an EBITDA of over €135m at the end of 2022. Investor Relations material can be found here. European Energy A/S provides various services to European Energy UK Limited from its specialist departments based in Copenhagen.
• Flexibility – This role will be attached to the office in Glasgow, with regular attendance expected, however the company operates a flexible working policy

About European Energy Group - The Power of Tomorrow, Today

European Energy is a Danish privately owned company founded in 2004 with headquarter in Copenhagen. We operate all the way from development, design, financing, construction, operation and selling of wind- and solar farms on land as well as off shore globally. As part of this, we are also very active in M&A activities across the full value chain. Further, we work with development of future energy solutions, e.g. Power-to-X. We have a solid collaboration with local stakeholders and want to involve all parts in the process.

We are now more than 780 employees with 41 nationalities represented in 23 countries, and we are growing rapidly in both Copenhagen and across our global offices. We all work for our common goal to be the most innovative partner within the green transition and to create The Power of Tomorrow, Today.

Our working environment is built on mutual respect for the varied strengths and talents of our employees, with a flat hierarchy and entrepreneurial thinking at its foundation. Our employees value our flexible working culture, permitting better reconciliation of work and personal life. We are a team, whether it is in the workplace, on our company trips or during our weekly company training sessions. At European Energy, you will not only gain great colleagues, but also new friends from every corner of the globe.

Location: Glasgow, UK

Reporting to: Adam Spearey, Project Director, European Energy UK

Application: You do not need to upload a cover letter for this position, but you are welcome to add a short text in your CV on why this position is interesting. Please be aware that European Energy does not receive applications via mail. To be considered for a job, we kindly ask you to upload your CV directly via the "apply" button on the right.

Deadline: We evaluate applications continuously, and we will close the job posting when we have found the right candidate

For more information: Contact Talent Acquisition Partner, Camilla Astrup, [email protected]

We look forward to receiving your application!

Our working environment is built on mutual respect for the varied strengths and talents of our employees, with a flat hierarchy and entrepreneurial thinking at its foundation. Our employees value our flexible working culture, permitting better reconciliation of work and personal life. We are a team, whether it is in the workplace, on our company trips or during our weekly company training sessions. At European Energy, you will not only gain great colleagues, but also new friends from every corner of the globe.