Senior Development Manager at Octopus Energy

London, England, United Kingdom

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Renewable EnergyIndustries

Requirements

Extensive experience in developing renewable energy projects with a particular emphasis on the later stages of development
Strong project management and technical background
Superior communication and interpersonal skills, adept at engaging and influencing a diverse stakeholder group
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, or related fields
Senior management experience in the renewable energy or related sectors
Proficient in project management, and data and reporting
Demonstrated strong problem-solving skills
Very commercially minded, understands renewables development, loves data and communicates clearly with the team and senior stakeholders

Responsibilities

Directly manage individual projects from early to late development phase (including overseeing planning condition discharge, grid liaison, contracting)
Control the risk management process, development budget and programme delivery
Set the contracting strategy for projects
Tender and negotiate all supply, EPC, ICP and O&M contracts in accordance with OEGEN requirements
Manage a range of advisors including technical, legal and planning service providers
Work closely with development partners to ensure the quality of the projects within the pipeline and support in optimisations
Assess the quality / skill sets / risk appetite and judgement of development partners
Improve the success rates and timelines for projects reaching the start of construction
Support the board directors and fund managers in right decisions on projects’ progression through development stages
Participate in steering committees, investment committee presentations and board discussions
Focus on value maximisation through right project-level optimisation and progress/fail decisions
Cultivate strong and productive relationships with developers, funds, and other stakeholders to facilitate the successful delivery of objectives
Deliver the OEGEN development pipeline to the start of construction
Responsible for risk identification and mitigation to ensure that the projects are commercially viable
Lead on value maximisation of projects through their development journey (from early stage to ready to build) and lead on exits

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

Renewables DevelopmentPortfolio ManagementCommercial AnalysisRisk ManagementData AnalysisStakeholder CommunicationProject DevelopmentInvestment AnalysisValue MaximisationWind FarmsSolar PowerEnergy Storage

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

Is this a remote position or does it require office attendance?

The position requires an average of 3 days in the office per week in London, while maintaining a degree of flexibility.

What salary or compensation does this role offer?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What key skills are required for the Senior Development Manager role?

The role requires being very commercially minded, understanding renewables development, loving data, and communicating clearly with the team and senior stakeholders.

What is the company culture like at Octopus Energy Generation?

OEGEN is passionate about powering a sustainable future, invests in people, communities, and a greener tomorrow, and features a diverse and dedicated team driving renewable energy forward.

What makes a strong candidate for this position?

A strong candidate is commercially minded, has deep knowledge of renewables development, excels with data, and communicates effectively with teams and senior stakeholders to support decision-making.

Octopus Energy

Provides affordable green energy solutions

About Octopus Energy

Octopus Energy provides affordable green energy solutions to households and businesses across multiple countries, including the UK, US, Japan, Germany, New Zealand, and Australia. The company focuses on the renewable energy market and utilizes technology and data to enhance its services. Its main product offerings include direct energy sales to consumers and the licensing of its proprietary Kraken technology platform to other energy providers. This platform helps streamline energy management and improve customer experience. Unlike many competitors, Octopus Energy emphasizes sustainability and offers additional services such as electric vehicle solutions. The company's goal is to make green energy accessible and affordable while promoting the use of renewable resources.

London, United KingdomHeadquarters

2016Year Founded

$2,476.6MTotal Funding

GROWTH_EQUITY_VCCompany Stage

Data & Analytics, Automotive & Transportation, EnergyIndustries

1,001-5,000Employees

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Vacation

401(k) Company Match

Parental Leave

Flexible Work Hours

Company Equity

OE Group Share Scheme

Risks

Increased competition in renewable energy may impact market share.

Rapid international expansion exposes Octopus to geopolitical risks.

£3 billion repayment to UK government could strain financial resources.

Differentiation

Octopus Energy's Kraken platform optimizes energy usage for zero-bill homes.

The company leads in electric aircraft charging with AeroVolt collaboration.

Octopus Energy's global reach includes partnerships in Brazil and Japan.

Upsides

'Zero Bills' initiative could revolutionize sustainable living in the UK.

Partnership with Energisa opens South American renewable energy market.

Investment in Ocergy enhances offshore wind capabilities globally.

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