Renewables Business Development Manager

This role will report to the Head of Renewables Development - UK and will provide strategic and project-based planning inputs to renewables developments across the UK. The role will contribute to the successful development of 1GW+ of renewable energy projects in wind, solar and BESS. Our current team is geographically spread across the UK with a focus in Edinburgh.

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

Originate, evaluate and secure acquisition and partnership opportunities with third-party developers to grow Uniper’s renewable energy pipeline across the UK and Ireland.

Build and maintain a strong network of developers, investors and strategic partners to identify new project opportunities in wind, solar and BESS.

Lead the negotiation and execution of project transactions, including acquisitions, joint ventures and cooperation agreements.

Conduct detailed commercial, technical and strategic assessments of projects and development partnerships to determine investment attractiveness and transaction potential.

Manage acquisition and partnership processes from initial engagement through transaction completion, working closely with the Asset Rotation / M&A team and other internal stakeholders.

Coordinate cross-functional project teams and ensure effective management of development activities, budgets, schedules, risks and key milestones.

Manage external advisers and consultants throughout due diligence and transaction processes, critically assessing recommendations and ensuring high-quality deliverables.

Prepare and present investment recommendations, strategic proposals and business cases to senior management and governance bodies.

Develop and maintain robust financial evaluations, including project valuations, investment analyses and financial models to support decision-making.

Your profile

Essential

Significant experience in renewable energy project development, business development, M&A, transactions or investment activities.

Proven track record of originating, negotiating and securing renewable energy projects, partnerships or acquisitions.

Strong commercial acumen with the ability to assess project value drivers, risks and investment opportunities.

Advanced financial analysis and modelling skills, including project valuation and investment appraisal techniques.

Excellent negotiation, relationship-building and stakeholder management capabilities.

Strong project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple opportunities and workstreams simultaneously.

Ability to influence and collaborate effectively across multidisciplinary teams, including Development, Engineering, Legal, Finance and senior leadership.

Experience managing external advisers and consultants as part of due diligence and transaction processes.

Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to articulate complex commercial opportunities clearly and concisely.

Self-motivated, proactive and results-oriented, with the ability to operate effectively in a dynamic and entrepreneurial environment

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!