Project Development Associate
Project Development Associate
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Job title: Project Development Associate
Country:United Kingdom
City: Edinburgh
Business Unit:EDP Renewables UK Limited
EDP Renewables is a global leader in the renewable energy sector and the fourth-largest wind energy producer. With a sound development pipeline first-class assets and market-leading operating capacity EDPR has undergone exceptional development in recent years and is currently present in 28 markets.
Our company is part of EDP a global energy group present in around 30 markets with a particular emphasis on renewable energies. With more than 45 years of experience we have been consolidating a relevant presence on the world energy scene based on the commitment to be all-green by 2030 leading the energy transition. With more than 13000 employees around the world we are committed to using our energy and heart to drive a better tomorrow.
What you will do:
As a Project Development Associate you will be playing a key role in the M&A strategy for wind solar and storage projects in the UK supporting EDP Renewables in executing significant growth in the UK market.
General responsibilities:
- Identifying and execution of wind solar and BESS acquisition opportunities in the UK.
- Business development lead for deals working with internal stakeholders (technical commercial legal) to prepare and submit non-binding offers negotiate complex joint development agreements and close deals.
- Representing EDP Renewables professionally establishing and maintaining good relationships with developers and brokers.
- Working with internal stakeholders to prepare transaction documents.
Employment type:Full-Time
Work site:Hybrid Model
Availability to Travel: Up to 10%
What are we looking for:
1. Academic Skills:
- University Degree (Includes Bachelor or other undergraduate degrees ideally qualified in a suitable subject for this role).
2. Professional Experience:
- Experience level: 5 years experience in solar storage and/ or wind project development from a land management perspective.
- Proven commercial experience in renewable energy sector.
3. Specific Knowledge:
- Strong negotiation skills and experience of concluding transactions
- Good client-facing skills and able to communicate complex and technical information and concepts to non-technical third parties.
- Good presentation skills.
- Able to work independently as well as a key part of a team.
- Capable organisation skills and a collaborative and skilled communicator.
- Broad knowledge of investment valuations and funding of projects
- Microsoft Office Package
4. Languages:
- English proficient level. Excellent written English and report writing skills.
Project Development Associate (Business Development & M&A)
DEPARTMENT: Project Management
DIRECTION: North & Central Europe
AREA: BUSINESS UNIT
Mission
- Playing a key role in the M&A strategy for wind solar and storage projects in the UK.
- Support EDP Renewables in executing significant growth in the UK market.
Main Accountabilities
- Identifying and execution of wind solar and BESS acquisition opportunities in the UK
- Business development lead for deals working with internal stakeholders (technical commercial legal) to prepare and submit non-binding offers negotiate complex joint development agreements and close deals
- Representing EDP Renewables professionally establishing and maintaining good relationships with developers and brokers.
- Working with internal stakeholders to prepare transaction documents
Required Profile
- ACADEMIC LEVEL
Educated to Degree level. Ideally qualified in a suitable subject
- REQUIRED PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
5 years experience in solar storage and/ or wind project development from a land management perspective
- SPECIFIC KNOWLEDGE
- Strong negotiation skills and experience of concluding transactions
- Proven commercial experience in renewable energy sector
- Good client-facing skills and able to communicate complex and technical information and concepts to non-technical third parties.
- Broad knowledge of investment valuations and funding of projects
- Good presentation skills
- Microsoft Office Package
- LANGUAGES
Fluent English
- SKILLS / COMPETENCES
- Excellent negotiation presenting and communication skills
- Able to work independently as well as a kay part of a team
- Excellent written English and report writing skills
- Capable organisation skills and a collaborative and skilled communicator
Equal opportunities for all
Our vision is that each person combines their unique characteristics and experiences to fulfil our mission of creating new energy for the planet. We are an inclusive employer ensuring all candidates are treated fairly throughout the recruitment process. We welcome and value all people and we are committed to fostering a sense of belonging for each person who is part of the EDP group.
Need more arguments to apply
As a top employer we:
- Empower our employees through a positive and innovative work environment that promotes collaboration and agile decision-making.
- Respect and value each person providing a flexible healthy and inclusive workplace with a range of attractive benefits.
- Provide a meaningful work experience and prepare our people for future challenges through different opportunities for development and internal mobility.
- Our efforts have resulted in several distinctions over time highlighting the EDP groups strong positioning and its dedication and commitment to attracting and retaining the best talent:
- Top employer certification by Top Employers Institute
- Part of the Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index
- Global certification as a family-responsible company by Fundacin Msfamlia
- Top 100 Workplaces by Houston Chronicle
Discoverour tips toenhance your performance during the recruitment process and apply untilAugust 112025 if you think you are the right fit for this opportunity.
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Contract
