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We are looking for an experienced Greenfield Originator to identify, secure, and develop greenfield development opportunities throughout the UK and Ireland, with a primary focus on solar. The goal is to deliver several hundred megawatts of solar projects within the next 5 years.If you would like to know a bit more about this opportunity, or are considering applying, then please read the following job information.We are UniperAt 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. 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Then we will look forward to meeting you!Your responsibilitiesLead the development of utility-scale solar projects around Uniper sites and across the UK, while driving innovation and sustainabilityProactively initiate and manage land acquisition discussions with multiple stakeholders, ensuring smooth and successful negotiationsOversee the entire development cycle, from initial origination to ready-to-build status, collaborating closely with internal project management and engineering teamsManage and inspire the internal land acquisition team within the UK, fostering a culture of excellence and teamworkCoordinate and lead external consultant teams to identify and deliver greenfield projects, ensuring high-quality outcomesCultivate and maintain strong business relationships with landowners, permitting authorities, grid operators, and other relevant stakeholdersBuild long-term relationships with key local stakeholders, enhancing community engagement and supportCollaborate with existing Uniper business teams, including asset teams, trading/PPAs, finance, and others, to ensure seamless project integrationDevelop and nurture a strong development team, consisting of developers, engineers, project managers, contract managers, and offtake managers, as well as a network of external development partnersProvide regular and insightful reporting to senior management, ensuring effective data management, budgeting, and forecastingPresent exciting opportunities to senior management for formal spend approvals, showcasing the potential for growth and successYour profileEssentialStrong and extensive experience in renewable energy (specifically solar) development experience in the UK or in an international environmentProven track record of utility scale project developmentProfound understanding of relevant market dynamicsExcellent communication skills and high level assertiveness and communication skills in an international environment and the ability to build effective relationship at all levelsWillingness to travel across the UK with some international travel requiredDesirable:Additional languages would be advantageous but not a requirementYour qualitiesAt 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 salaryPersonal development and Learning opportunitiesEnhanced company pension With up to 12% company contributions26 days annual leave plus Bank HolidaysElectric vehicle charging at our sitesIn house Occupational Health ServicesCompany funded Private Medical Insurance including free GP servicePerformance related benefitsAccess to a range of flexible benefits such as Share Incentive Plan, Dental, Critical Illness and Life Insurance, Cycle2Work, Health Care Cash plan or buy and sell extra holidayFuture career opportunities (UK & International) with a strong focus on Diversity Equity and InclusionOur 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 contactShould you have any questions about this opportunity, please contact Lauren.Ryan-Grealish(at)Uniper.EnergyPlease note, any CVs sent via email would not be taken into consideration. All CVs must be submitted via the online application process only.Job informationContract type:Working Hours:Start Date: 14.04.2025Deadline: 02.04.2025Salary: CompetitiveAs 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.