ESB Asset Development is developing an ambitious pipeline of renewable energy projects to meet ESB's strategic objective to decarbonise the electricity sector. ESB is investing in renewable energy assets across a range of technologies including onshore and offshore wind and solar energy. Our development pipeline has been built up through greenfield site development, joint venture partnerships, strategic development partnerships and acquisitions.

A Project Director vacancy has arisen in the solar team in Asset Development. The Project Director will be responsible for leading the development activities for solar projects, acquiring new projects and delivering investible business cases.

Key Responsibilities

The successful candidate will be required to lead in all activities related to the acquisition and development of solar projects from concept through the various development stages up to final investment decision. This includes, but is not limited to:

• Identify and assess new project opportunities in solar energy in ESB’s core markets
• Manage the acquisition process for new solar projects including negotiation of transaction contracts
• Manage the development process for new projects through the planning, grid connection and competitive auction processes
• Develop and optimise the business case for solar projects
• Develop contracting strategies for main construction contracts and manage the procurement processes
• Report regularly to internal investment boards on new opportunities and on project development
• Ensure projects are developed as competitively as possible from the earliest stages
• Manage and control project costs and business development budgets
• Ensure health, safety and quality are built into projects from the earliest stages of development
• Maintain strong relationships with ESB’s development partners as well as with key internal and external stakeholders in the industry

• 8 years + experience in an energy or related sector
• Commercial nous and negotiation skills
• Strong stakeholder management capability and good communication skills
• Strong project and programme management capability
• Experience in managing and delivering complex projects
• Experience in negotiating agreements and contracts of significant value
• Good decision making capability and judgement
• Ability to respond to change within a fast changing business environment