The Renewables Team at Uniper is responsible for the development of the Wind-onshore business of Uniper, predominantly in Europe. The Renewables business at Uniper is one of the most important pillars of our strategic ambitions. Our aim is to deliver more than 1 GW growth p.a. by 2025 and a minimum of 10 GW on our balance sheet by 2030. Uniper is present across the entire renewable energy value chain, with the ultimate aim of operating major renewable energy production facilities. The renewables team can also count on the Group's extensive expertise in areas such as offtake (PPA in particular), storage, hydrogen, etc. the UK is a key market for Uniper in its strategy to develop renewable energies. To support this growth, we are looking for passionate and motivated people to join this adventure and take up the challenges. This is a unique opportunity to be part of an emerging team with the support of an international group, ambitious objectives, and exceptional growth resources.
Please note we are open to flexibility on location within the UK for this role.
We are Uniper
At Uniper, we are pro-actively transforming the world of energy whilst at the same time ensuring security of energy supply. As an internationally operating company, we work in very diverse teams with the greatest possible working time flexibility for our employees. Our corporate culture is characterized by equal opportunities, mutual appreciation, and respect. With us, you will be able to develop new business models, work on technological solutions for a modern, sustainable, and future-oriented energy supply as well as pro-actively help to shape changes. Interested? Then we will look forward to meeting you!
Your responsibilities
- You will actively support the Company’s objectives by delivering profitable partnerships/acquisition of portfolio delivering Utility-Scale Solar MW.
- You will originate business relationships and close partnerships with external partners (developers, financial advisors, etc.)
- You will lead investment cases/negotiations with Partners in view of Acquiring projects’ portfolio from Origination to Read-to-build status: Monitor and interpret technical and relevant regulatory developments and standards and be able to deliver technical and non-technical reports to stakeholders.
- You will achieve relevant presentations and business cases to management and top management to obtain agreement on acquisition/partnerships.
- You will represent the Company to outside partners, including during events, conferences, on panels.
- You will participate in the development of the winning market strategy to set the base of a significant long-term pipeline of solar projects
Your profile
Essential skills:
- Capacity to originate opportunities: Good network in the industry (developers, suppliers, technical and legal advisors, financial advisors, etc.).Ability to create and maintain a network of partners
- Up-to-date knowledge of the Project development steps, including Permitting, for Utility-scale projects Solar, from land acquisition to Ready-to-build status
- Strong Negotiation skills and proven capacity to negotiate and close business contracts, in particular in the context of renewable energy : Development service agreements, Co-development agreements, Share purchase agreements, framework agreements…
- Project management skills: strong attention to detail, meeting deadlines, and managing long-term projects on a day-to-day basis, particularly in acquisition / due diligence.
- Capacity to prioritize work and set priorities, to team and to themselves, in order to reach maximum business success. Organisation skills
- Leading by influence: the capacity to manage colleagues from different backgrounds outside of a direct hierarchical relation.
- Understanding and use of financial tools/ economic models: capacity to develop innovative, profitable business models
- Very good communication skills and a high level of assertiveness and communication skills in an international environment and the ability to build effective relationships at all levels
- Ability to think outside the box to identify new opportunities
- Fluent in English. Other languages are a plus.
- Willingness to travel
Desirable :
- Strong interpersonal skills, capacity to represent positively the business in front of external stakeholders
- Solution driven, resilient, and willingness to learn continuously
- Degree (Master or Diploma) in engineering, business administration, economics, law, or comparable studies
Your qualities
At Uniper, we not only reward our employees with attractive salaries, an excellent company pension and health related benefits for their hard work and dedication to shaping the future energy transition. You can also expect a supportive working culture that offers a wide range of creative and innovative ideas. We enable various flexible working arrangements, whilst also supporting with home office equipment. Through regular training and workshops, together we work towards visualising yourself in our company as if it were your own. We support you in highlighting your individual potential, achieving your personal goals, and reaching your ambitions. We invite you to become part of our diverse company with international colleagues from more than 80 countries. As an employer, Uniper has committed itself to providing special support to certain areas:- Competitive salary
- Personal development and Learning opportunities
- Enhanced company pension – With up to 12% company contributions
- 26 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays
- Electric vehicle charging at our sites
- In house Occupational Health Services
- Company funded Private Medical Insurance including free GP service
- Performance related benefits
- Access to a range of flexible benefits such as Share Incentive Plan, Dental, Critical Illness and Life Insurance, Cycle2Work or buy and sell extra holiday
- Future career opportunities (UK & International) with a strong focus on Diversity Equity and Inclusion
Our employees are the reason for our success. Therefore, you will find many other benefits at the local level to help you reach your potential. Energy evolutionary wanted!
Your contact
Should you have any questions about this opportunity, please contact the UK Talent Acquisition Manager - Lauren.Ryan-Grealish@Uniper.Energy
Please note, any CV’s sent via email would not be taken into consideration. All CV’s must be submitted via the online application process only.
Job information
Contract type: Unlimited Working Hours: Full time Start Date: ASAP Deadline: 22/03/2024 Salary: Competitive Salary + Excellent Pension, Flexible Benefits & Private Medical
As an employer, Uniper is committed to diversity and equal opportunities. Therefore, we encourage applications from suitably qualified individuals whose capabilities match the role requirements regardless of gender, origin, disability, age, religion, ideology, sexual identity or marital status. We live inclusion and support flexible working.
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