Project Development Lead – NI & ROI

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Fuse Energy

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11 - 50 employees

💼 Consulting

📦 Logistics

⚡ Energy

💰 Venture Round on 2022-09

Consulting • Logistics • Energy

Fuse Energy is an energy company that simplifies the process of switching electricity suppliers and provides real-time billing information. They offer competitive tariffs in the UK and operate solar and wind projects, reinvesting profits into renewable energy initiatives worldwide. Fuse Energy aims to provide customers with transparent billing and easy switching through their app, while promoting sustainability.

📋 Description

• Identify, analyze, and secure new energy prospects, including data centres, BESS, wind, rooftop, carport, and ground-mounted installations • Manage the local commercial network to facilitate site acquisitions and project development • Collaborate with Finance, GIS, and engineering teams to assess feasibility and optimize project design • Oversee solar project permitting from inception through construction readiness, ensuring regulatory and grid connection compliance • Structure Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) and other financial models with Finance and clients • Lead acquisitions from opportunity identification through transaction completion and handover to project development and delivery teams • Establish and maintain networks with local authorities, landowners, industrial clients, business providers, and regional administrations • Source and secure late-stage and Ready-to-Build renewable energy projects • Lead commercial negotiations and coordinate due diligence for acquisitions • Conduct technical, environmental, and regulatory feasibility studies using cartographic studies and data analysis • Secure land or lease agreements for selected sites • Manage project development from site selection through permitting and pre-construction • Prepare tender response files and manage pre-construction tasks, risk assessments, procurement tender preparation, and EPC contract negotiations • Draft and review technical and commercial contract appendices and project agreements • Report to the Head of Projects

🎯 Requirements

• Bachelor's-level education specializing in power, renewable energy, agronomy, environmental studies, or project management • 3–5 years of professional experience in a development role with a successful project development track record • Strong background in project and business development within the renewables and power sector • Proven track record identifying and securing projects across the Island of Ireland • Strong local stakeholder network, including authorities, landowners, industrial clients, business providers, and regional administrations • Ability to identify and implement prospecting methods and strategies for renewable energy opportunities • Experience structuring Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) and responding to tenders • Experience sourcing and securing late-stage and Ready-to-Build renewable energy projects • Experience leading commercial negotiations, including NDAs, NBOs, LOIs, Exclusivity Agreements, and acquisition terms • Ability to assess opportunities, coordinate due diligence, and support investment decisions • Experience with cartographic studies and data analysis • Experience conducting technical, environmental, and regulatory feasibility studies • Experience securing land or lease agreements • Experience managing project development from site selection through permitting and pre-construction • Experience preparing permitting applications and coordinating with planners, consultants, legal experts, authorities, grid operators, and suppliers • Experience managing pre-construction tasks, risk assessments, procurement tender preparation, and EPC contract negotiations • Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills • Solid analytical skills, adaptability, efficiency, organization, autonomy, and ability to manage multiple projects • Knowledge of the Irish renewable sector and local authorities or administrations in Ireland and Northern Ireland is a plus • Valid driver's license held for more than 1 year; travel required