JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY

The Development Director will be responsible for managing the company’s renewable energy development portfolio across Europe and Internationally. This individual will play a critical role in evaluating and supporting execution of new opportunities, building strategic relationships with development partners and driving projects through development milestones. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced environment, possess deep market knowledge, and be highly motivated to deliver results. They will be a strategic thinker, with proven execution capabilities and a track record of success.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• 10+ years in renewable energy development, with a strong focus on wind projects (experience in other technologies is advantageous).
• Demonstrated track record of delivering renewable energy projects in Europe, from early-stage development to Notice to Proceed (NTP).
• Strong network within the energy sector, including developers, utilities, regulators, and investors.
• Expertise in managing co-development partnerships, M&A, and greenfield development.
• Deep understanding of European renewable energy markets, regulatory frameworks, and permitting processes.
• Familiarity with JV structuring, fund development, or private equity-backed platforms is a plus.

• Pipeline Management: Oversee and advance the existing renewable energy pipeline (~2GW+), ensuring progress toward key milestones.
• Team Management: Hold the management team accountable to drive projects forward, evaluating the management team and viability of pipelines.
• Regulatory Navigation: Manage permitting and compliance processes across diverse European markets, ensuring projects align with local and regional regulations.
• Relationship Building: Cultivate relationships with key stakeholders, including co-developers, local authorities, utilities, and regulators.
• Market Expansion: Support identification of new markets for development, potential opportunities and support appropriate diligence and structuring of opportunities to meet long term goals.
• Commercial Strategy: Evaluate project economics and develop business cases to support investment decisions and ongoing development spend.
• Cross-functional Collaboration: Work closely with internal teams, including engineering, finance, and operations, to align on project goals and execution plans.