Head of Offshore Development - Netherlands
See the prospect of joining in the growth and development of our offshore renewables pipeline in the Netherlands, to achieve a net zero world.
SSE Renewables has an exciting opportunity for a Head of Offshore Development to lead the drive and development of successful bidding rounds and develop innovative solutions to current and future challenges.
As Head of Offshore Development for renewables projects in the Netherlands, you'll play a key role in shaping and delivering the overall business unit strategy.
Welcome to our brand-new team, development Offshore Netherlands.
As part of our international growth plans, we have recently established a team based in the Netherlands. Part of this team will be a brand-new role to oversee our Dutch offshore renewables projects from initiation through to construction. You'll be part of the Dutch crew where you, and your colleagues, will work within a small but highly motivated team, 'hands-on' collaborating on different projects in the Netherlands. You'll be overseeing the end-to-end development of large, complex capital renewables projects from initiation to handover.
You'll play a crucial role in:
- Building and managing a team to deliver the safe development and construction of our offshore renewable projects in the Netherlands.
- Sponsoring acquisitions, development rights bids and strategic joint ventures, including delivering technical due diligence.
- Development of project business cases for development and construction projects. Delivering on SSER's growth strategy whilst optimising both economic returns and contribution to the Net Zero transition.
- Delivery of project development and execution plans, including revenue strategy, technical concept and design, and procurement strategy, construction management plans, operations strategy, sustainability plans and financing.
- Ensuring effective project controls and services are built into project plans.
- Leveraging our existing operating portfolios and development pipelines to achieve accelerated delivery and improved returns.
- Securing flexible offtake and demand, including industrial customers and major offtakers, green hydrogen, and offshore and onshore balancing.
To succeed in the role, we'd love you to:
- Be a people manager, with the ability to manage, motivate, inspire and develop a high performing and collaborative (Dutch and English speaking) team.
- Understand the processes for selecting and securing renewables development sites, considering aspects such as planning and consenting.
- Have a strong orientation towards originating and delivering new opportunities in highly competitive markets.
- Have a strong commercial mindset including an understanding of the funding processes for large capital projects in the Netherlands and the ability to analyse and develop investment cases considering financial metrics.
- Comprehend best in class procurement and commercial strategies for renewables projects.
- Know about safe systems of work and statutory obligations required for the development and delivery of large capital projects.
Join a global leader in renewable energy
SSE is a growing energy company working on a low carbon world. Following our commitment to invest EUR 14 billion in low carbon projects over the next 5 years, our SSE Renewables (SSER) business continues to be at the forefront of our growth plans, and our ambition to build a world that's more sustainable and inclusive for you, your family, the community you live in and for generations to come. With us you'll play a part in driving change towards a green energy future.
What we offer you
Team: grow your talent in a team of supportive colleagues, in a friendly work environment
Salary: €Competitive + car allowance + performance-related bonus + a range of other benefits to support your family, finances and wellbeing.
Base Location: Rotterdam, Netherlands + Remote
Working Pattern: Permanent | Full Time | Flexible First options available
Help drive our journey to net zero
Join us and send your application to us prior to 15 November 2022. All applications should be submitted online, and I'll be back in touch after the vacancy closing date to let you know the outcome.
If you have any questions, or if you would like to discuss any adjustments to for example working practices, the selection process or anything else please contact Stacey on Stacey.Kincaid@sse.com or 01738 275053.
At SSE Renewables, we want all employees to have the same opportunities for impact and growth. We encourage diversity and are committed to secure an inclusive environment for all. We actively encourage applicants from all protected characteristics and commit to providing any reasonable adjustments required during the application, assessment and upon joining SSE. Search for 'Inclusion & Diversity at SSE' to find out more.
Before commencing employment with SSE, you'll be required to fully complete our pre-employment screening process consisting of a basic criminal records and credit check.