Senior Project Developer - Storage

<h3>Company Description</h3><p><strong>Why Statkraft:</strong></p><p>Statkraft has been making clean energy possible for over a century. That’s what we offer. 125 years of unrivalled expertise in supplying the world with what it needs most. We envision a world that runs entirely on renewable energy. Because in the fight against climate change, we don’t see renewable energy as part of the solution – we believe it must be the solution. With us, you’ll shape a career that is truly forward-facing with many amazing opportunities and offerings to match.</p><p>But there’s more work to be done – that’s why we need you to join us.</p><h3>Job Description</h3><p>We are currently looking for an experienced and enthusiastic (Senior) Project Developer - Storage to join our team in Statkraft Netherlands! Our offices in Netherlands are in Amsterdam and s-Hertogenbosch. We work on a “hybrid work” mode (home/office based) with regular travel within Netherlands and occasionally abroad for this position.</p><p>You will be part of the Storage team currently focused on developing battery storage. This encompasses both stand-alone utility scale battery storage as well as batteries co-located with our ground mounted solar PV projects and onshore wind projects in The Netherlands.</p><p><strong>Your role:</strong></p><ul><li>Analysing the market for storage and contributing to the strategy for storage in the Netherlands</li><li>Identification of stand-alone utility scale battery storage projects, contributing to the development pipeline</li><li>Project development from site identification to permit</li><li>Manage the grid access through relationship with the various network operators</li><li>Coordinating site specifics with financial and technical colleagues and determine the consequences</li><li>Liaising with spatial planners and other advisers to prepare permit applications</li><li>Initiating and managing the permit application process towards province and municipality</li><li>Stakeholder management and community engagement</li><li>Pro-active contribution to the development of provincial and municipal vision and/or spatial planning</li><li>Track project level progress and risks. Provide insightful analysis and reporting to management</li><li>While you will drive the activities in the respective country you will be integrated into Statkraft’s wider team who will deliver financing, market and technical capabilities.</li></ul><h3>Qualifications</h3><ul><li>Master or Bachelor degree in business, economics, engineering, spatial planning or environmental and sustainability studies</li><li>Experience in the renewable energy industry</li><li>Prior experience in storage is considered an advantage</li><li>Knowledge of the Dutch renewable energy market </li><li>Highly proficient in MS Excel and other MS applications</li><li>Ability to manage numerous projects and relationships simultaneously including landowners, authorities, distribution network operators, advisors and internal stakeholders</li><li>Independent self-starter. Ability to manage a large workload, often providing support to processes managed by colleagues</li><li>Fluent in Dutch and English, any additional language is an advantage</li><li>Prepared to travel</li></ul><h3>Additional Information</h3><p>A career with Statkraft is a career filled with purpose – meaning that every employee is not just making a living, they are making a real difference to the planet, our communities, and the future. Together, we work on the front lines of changing the game for renewable energy. With us, you’ll shape a career that is truly forward-facing with many amazing opportunities and offerings to match. This includes:</p><ul><li>The chance to grow your career alongside a truly global network of experts, leaders, specialists and graduates from different countries and backgrounds</li><li>A work culture that puts emphasis on the individual, offering flexible working solutions, parental leave and work life balance principles</li><li>Statkraft offers competitive terms of employment and benefits schemes, and we’re a trusted employer that puts the safety of our people first. We believe that a safe and healthy working environment is a matter of choice, not chance.</li></ul><p><em>Statkraft manages critical infrastructure and services in several countries. The applicant must be eligible for security clearance and authorisation.</em></p><p><strong>We evaluate applications for this role on a continuing basis, so please apply with your CV and cover letter through our career pages as soon as possible</strong></p>