Careers

Why are we here?

At Renewco we exist to create value both economically and environmentally, our view is that we are responsible for creating a sustainable future for our planet and its population.

We develop high quality renewable energy projects that will accelerate the deployment of clean energy assets that will enable countries to de-carbonise their power systems.

We are proud to be at the heart of the global energy transition and our contribution across Europe, U.S.A. and beyond will be significant.

If you work at or with Renewco, we want you to be passionate about our purpose. If it resonates with you, then please read on…

Our DNA is made up of 4 key ingredients, we are:

  • Entrepeneurial – we seek out opportunities. We understand the risks involved in development and how to mitigate them. Our approach is flexible and tailored to each market and opportunity
  • Experienced – we have skills across the board in the team from development, finance, off-take. Clever people, good brains, years of experience enable us to provide the right expertise at the right time
  • Trusted Partner – we have a history of working together, a successful track record of delivery and the financial backing of SSE Plc
  • Ambitious – we are comfortable setting big and bold goals and objectives

Vacancies

Project Development Manager - UK
Closing Date: 22/8/22
Department Development – Solar Type of contract Permanent
Reporting to Chief Commercial Officer Work pattern Full time
Direct reports Nil Location London, Edinburgh or Glasgow

 

About Renewco Power

Renewco Power is a newly formed renewable power business, with plans to become a leading European clean energy platform.  Renewco will focus on developing utility-scale solar, wind and storage assets across Europe and U.S, with the aim of maximising the potential in clean energy projects.  The company is targeting the development of over 4GW of renewable assets within five years.

Renewco’s founders are a highly experienced and entrepreneurial group whose founders have over 100 years of combined renewables development and investment experience, having successfully developed more than 10GW+ of renewables in over 50 countries, raising more than £2 billion to finance these assets in the process.

Renewco Power is backed by a £24 million (€28 million) investment from Corran Capital who raised cornerstone funding from FT-SE 100 utility, SSE plc.  SSE’s financial support will enable Renewco to accelerate the implementation of the team’s high growth strategy.  Renewco will be based in Edinburgh, with hubs in London and a selection of European countries.

Job details:

Experienced through the PV project development process from planning through to RTB, the successful candidate will have a strong track record in project development and budget management with a can do and team player attitude. The role will involve:

  • Greenfield development – managing Renewco development projects in the UK. A thorough understanding of the development and planning processes. Experience in land acquisition and securing grid connection is a plus.
  • Co-development support– work with the senior team to negotiate and manage co-development opportunities and overseeing the project development process.

Key activities and responsibilities:

  • Overseeing and managing the full planning process
  • Managing the project budgets and internal reporting
  • Managing suppliers and technical advisors including ICPs and planning consultantsManaging local development partners
  • Provide feedback to engineering to optimise design
  • Analysing and reviewing commercial viability based on projects’ technical design and costing
  • Negotiating sub-contractor roles responsibilities and contracts
  • Developing an in-depth knowledge of local market legislation, regulations, support schemes etc (Market research)
  • Internal pipeline management
  • Supporting financial analysis of opportunities
  • Delivering developed RTB projects to defined budget and schedule 

Qualifications and experience:

  • 3-5 Years’ experience as a solar project developer in the UK
  • Excellent understanding of all parts of the PV Development cycle
  • Negotiating agreements and contracts experience
  • Experience in delivering utility scale projects
  • Thorough understanding of the UK planning regulations
  • Great communication skills
  • Working well under pressure
  • Strong attention to detail

MEET A FEW OF THE TEAM



Phil Nurse
Senior Investment Manager

Q: How much scope are you getting to do stretching tasks at Renewco?
Despite our small size, Renewco covers such a wide range of markets and technologies (and we are always exploring more), it can be challenging to keep pace.  However the strength and energy of the team makes this challenge quite manageable.

Q: How did you enjoy working on the U.S. deal?
It is always satisfying successfully closing a deal but trebly so in this instance.  Not only is it a significant milestone for Renewco in terms of size, territory and funding but it has also resulted in what will be a meaningful and fruitful partnership with Beaufort Rosemary.

Q: What 3 words would you use to describe Renewco?
Ambitious, Agile & Proactive.



Daniel Perez
Technical Director

Q: What is the most interesting part of your role at Renewco?
I find really thrilling the way Renewco is thinking in the future of the energy sector and how we are putting together the foundations of the projects that will make that future come true.

Q: How do you connect with your colleagues given we are in different country and often remote working?
In the renewable energy sector, most of us were already used to work in international projects with co-workers in different countries, time zones or on-site during construction. Additionally, the pandemic has pushed everyone to remote working accelerating an existing trend, so working in Renewco with a great team of experienced colleagues is easy.

Q: What three words would you use to describe working at Renewco?
Integrity, experience, and future.


Michael Mackay
Developer Onshore Wind


Andrew Crossland
Battery Storage Manager

How do you like to work?

At Renewco…

  • We are agile – Our Lean structure means we can move at pace and call on external. resource as and when we need it. This enables us to respond to the dynamic markets we operate in
  • We have a ‘can do’ attitude – we value innovation and creative solutions to overcome challenges
  • We are comfortable with debate – we value debate and challenge. No-one’s voice is more important than the other and ego’s are left ‘at the door’. When decisions are made, we all stand by them
  • We are collaborative – we support each other in the pursuit of Renewco’s goals.
    We roll up our sleeves to get the job done
  • We act with integrity – we say what we do and we do what we say