Project Developer
Job description
We’re looking for a highly motivated and resourceful Project Developer to join our team in Dublin. This pivotal role will support ORPC Ireland’s market, business, and project development activities across Europe. You’ll be responsible for identifying, nurturing, and bringing to fruition innovative business prospects, including developing potential projects, securing new customers, forging strategic partnerships, and assisting with critical activities like proposal preparation and strategic planning.
You’ll thrive in our collaborative, international team that values positive attitudes and mutual respect. This is an exceptional opportunity for an organised, mission-driven individual to join a growing organisation that prides itself on finding environmentally and socially sustainable solutions for marine renewable energy. If you’re adaptable, results-oriented, and possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills, you’ll fit right in.
Essential skills and responsibilities
- Business Development: Identify and assess new market opportunities, including potential partnerships and funding sources;
- Stakeholder Management: Build and maintain relationships with government agencies, investors, and community representatives to ensure project alignment and support;
- Market Analysis: Conduct research to analyse market trends, competitive landscapes, and regulatory frameworks, providing insights for project development strategies;
- Technoeconomic Modeling: Ability to analyse technology readiness, resource data, costs and incentives to determine viability of project opportunities;
- Strategic Communication: Represent ORPC at industry events, delivering presentations and networking to enhance the company’s market presence;
- Funding Acquisition: Contribute to efforts in grant writing, proposal development, and negotiation with potential investors and funding bodies;
- Documentation & Reporting: Maintain comprehensive project documentation, including proposals, market studies, and stakeholder communications.
Essential qualifications
- Proficiency in market analysis, business development, and stakeholder engagement;
- Experience in grant writing, fundraising, and investment negotiations;
- Ability to travel for site evaluations and stakeholder meetings;
- Strong presentation skills and ability to communicate complex concepts to diverse audiences;
- The ability to speak other languages is desired.
Education/experience
- Bachelor’s degree in business, environmental sciences, energy, or a related field;
- 3-5 years of experience in project development within the renewable energy sector or similar industries;
- Knowledge of ERP systems, Microsoft Office Suite, and Project Management tools.
Physical requirements
- This position is a mix of desk work and fieldwork. While performing desk work, the candidate must be able to spend prolonged periods of time sitting at a desk and working on a computer;
- Must be willing to travel to development site locations, both domestic and international;
- Comfortable working outdoors in difficult weather conditions;
- This is a hybrid position based out of Dublin.