Head of Development, UK

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Full TimeAn exciting opportunity has arisen to join Cubico Sustainable Investments as UK Head of Development. As the leader of the UK development team, this role has responsibility for advancing all aspects of Cubicos UK renewable energy development business and managing the team. This role represents an excellent opportunity to help shape the future of the UK business. Based in London, the role will report to the Head of Northern Europe with a functional reporting line to the Head of Development.The successful candidate will manage the development team (15 FTEs) to drive the growth of the UK development business. 500MW development portfolio, whilst significantly growing the pipeline through the origination of new schemes. Cubico has an extensive UK feasibility pipeline, so the successful delivery of projects into the development portfolio will be a high priority.securing of project and easement land; planning and permitting and any land related matters; You will also lead the development teams support of the central transactions team to support with the evaluation of development acquisition opportunities and the commercialisation of projects post-consent, including PPA origination, procurement and financing.Providing leadership and direction on all aspects of project development, working with the Country Head to review and update the UK development strategy and business plan as needed.Leading and managing the UK Development Team including recruitment, development and retention of personnel.Driving the growth of the development pipeline through identifying greenfield opportunities, entering partnerships and / or through acquisition of development project rights to meet growth targets.Working within Cubicos overall project delivery framework, implementing robust and efficient processes for the whole development lifecycle (from site identification to financial close)Leading the UK team to deliver on development programmes for all projects to ensure that budgets and timeframes are met, and quality is optimised with a view to maximising long term project returns.Being accountable for development portfolio reporting.Working with the Engineering, Technical, Legal and Commercialisation teams to ensure the best commercial outcome for projects, including site layouts, technology choice, design requirements etc.Ensuring portfolio risk registers are maintained and proactively managed. Identifying and managing project risks and solutions for coordination with internal and external stakeholders.Proactively engaging with market, planning and grid reform discussions, ensuring that Cubico is an active voice in the various consultations that are taking place.Experience in leadership of a development team, including motivating, developing and directing the group towards assigned objectives.Significant professional experience in development of energy projects, with a deep knowledge of the wind and solar development process in the UK.Ideally experience of managing wind and solar projects through both TCPA and NSIP planning approvals.Proven track record of originating and delivering projects successfully.Strong network of industry contacts from which to generate investment or development opportunities.Willingness to travel as required.Appropriate Bachelors / Masters degree or relevant qualification.A good understanding of the UK energy industry, with a particular focus on renewable energy, including site assessments, project economics, resource assessments and renewable energy and storage technologies and their drivers. This will include a detailed understanding of the various relevant market reform activities underway and their associated impact on renewables development.In depth experience of the renewable energy project development process from inception to construction of a project, including site selection, understanding of the site constraints, community and landowner engagement, permitting and network connection activities.