Chronos Energy are working with a developer of District Heating systems who are currently looking for a Head of Project Development. The company fully fund and operate the District Heating system.

The Head of Project Development will be responsible for simultaneously owning numerous projects from inception up until construction. This will include Land acquisition, asset acquisition, planning permission, programme management, utility purchasing & budge/time management. Ultimately this role will be responsible for the successful commercialisation of the project up until the delivery phase. The role will not have responsibility for the technical & engineering solution, but will work hand in hand with this department.

The role holder will lead a team covering Land acquisition, planning & consent, and development project management. It ill also has responsibility for external consultants, legal advisors, and property agents.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Project Development function, growing the team, that will include Planning & Consents, Land Manager & Project Development Managers

• Install processes, KPI’s and governance for the team

• Manage resource allocation

• Own the development budget

• Manage multiple programmes simultaneously

• Prepare projects for gate stage review, providing accurate reporting and forecasting

• Set land and asset acquisition strategy

• Own Planning & Consent strategy, managing relationship with Local Authorities

• Support the investment case, up to FID

Experience Required

• Experience developing complex onshore energy infrastructure/renewable/construction projects

• Experience of developing & leading teams

• Taken projects from origination to delivery

• Experience with Irish planning system

• Strong programme management skills

• Strong commercial & financial experience