Offshore Project Development Manager

Last date for application: Thu 30 Sep 2010

Renewable Energy Systems Ltd

Kings Langley, Hertfordshire

RES is one of the world's leading renewable energy developers. Drawing on decades of experience in the renewable energy and construction industries, RES has the expertise to develop, construct and operate large-scale wind farms of outstanding quality. RES has now passed the 4000MW milestone and our enviable track record in project delivery has given us a reputation for excellence that is second to none.

RES has a dedicated offshore development, engineering, construction and operations team which has successfully participated in UK Rounds 1,2 and 3 which RES is expanding to meet the future opportunities in the UK and European offshore wind sector.

Reporting to the RES Offshore Development Manager, the Project Development Manager will lead the ongoing development of RES Offshore's consents and development strategy and will be responsible for the day to day management of all aspects of the development and consent of one or more offshore wind farm projects including all associated onshore and offshore works.

The Project Development Manager will be responsible for site/project identification, project design, engineering and technical requirements, Zonal Assessment, EIA, planning and consents, landowner and stakeholder management and for supervision of the development team in carrying out these tasks.

In addition, the Project Development Manager will liaise with RES Group technical and engineering managers and the management of specialist consultants and contractors involved in technical project design, Environmental Impact Assessment processes and other studies and surveys.

The Project Development Manager will draw on the support of the RES Offshore engineering and commercial teams.

There will be specific emphasis on the management of Round 3 projects.

The main functions of the role would be to:-

Manage and lead the project team
Liaise with RES Offshore's clients and partners and providing project reports where required
Manage project budgets, costs and resources
Manage the project deliverables in line with the project plan
Manage day to day project tasks and escalate any risks/issues that impact on the project performance, timetable and cost
Provide and communicate solutions to issues as they arise
Monitor the project progress and performance with regular reporting to internal senior management and external clients
Management of site/project identification and feasibility studies
Commissioning and management of consultants through REA, EIA and planning process including effective communication with stakeholders
Managing the commissioning of grid connection studies, OFTO, wind resource analysis, layout design, and works to define the project engineering envelope
Management of the onshore and offshore planning and development process in accordance with the RES offshore development procedures
Ensure project related legislative compliance is met for all elements of the work scope.