VP, Project Development, Renewables

About Us

ThomasLloyd Climate Solutions ("Group") is a leading clean energy and technology group, which aims to work towards a net-zero world. The Group, whose origins date back to 2003 was formed to address the growing global need for comprehensive integrated decarbonisation solutions. ThomasLloyd Climate Solutions aims to offer an end-to-end energy transition service worldwide from a single source, providing bespoke emission reduction and active carbon removal solutions rather than disparate individual products and services. Headquartered in Switzerland, our 1200+ employees across 36 locations develop, finance, construct, operate and manage climate solutions globally with a focus on the high-growth Asia-Pacific Region. Through our growing portfolio of climate solutions ranging from state-of the art renewable power generation and storage, green fuels, smart energy infrastructure to high-quality decarbonisation and climate finance offerings we help governments, companies and private consumers around the world accelerate their transition to Net Zero.

Your Role

Aligned to our accelerated growth plan and further diversification of our Climate Infrastructure portfolio, you will have a unique opportunity to play a key role in executing on our innovative strategy. You will drive and be responsible for the origination, greenfield development, evaluation, negotiation, documentation, closing and asset management of greenfield development projects and investments within the renewable energy and broader climate infrastructure sectors. You will develop and maintain strong relationships and collaboration with both internal and external stakeholders to ensure delivery of successful projects while utilising sound project management practices.

This role will be based in Manila and will report to the Director of Climate Infrastructure in Singapore and the SVP Business Development and Corporate Planning in Manila.

Your Responsibilities

• Origination and development of greenfield renewable energy and other climate infrastructure projects, including identifying potential customers / offtakers.

• Execute and manage the development of renewable energy projects.

• Preparation of initial project proposals.

• Taking projects through permitting, design, and final approvals.

• Aligning projects with our growth plan and strategy.

• Lead land acquisition campaigns, including identification of landowners, initiating contact, and negotiating land contracts.

• Negotiation of offtake, procurement / construction and financing arrangements.

• Management of Environmental Impact Assessment processes, and liaison with third party consultants, as required.

• Develop project plans and presentations addressing timelines, budget and risk assessment.

• Ensure economic viability of each project, and appropriate understanding of relevant risks.

• Manage permit application preparation and attend public permitting hearings.

• Manage relationships with external stakeholders, including landowners, local and relevant authorities, public entities, advisors, grid operators, EPC and O&M contractors.

• Identify, quantify and be accountable for impact and E&S outcomes.

• Maintain a strong industry network and working relationships.

• Keep abreast of new industry developments, technologies, and tax incentives.
  
  

Your Experience and Qualifications

• 8-12 years of project development experience within the Renewable Energy (Solar, Wind, BESS, Biomass, Waste-to-Energy, Hydro) sector.

• Demonstrable track record in planning and development application processes.

• Demonstrated ability to negotiate successful project development outcomes with government and other stakeholders.

• Experience developing successful project plans and presentations addressing timelines, budget and risk assessment.

• Strong understanding of local community dynamics and ability to negotiate with landowners and regulators.

• Existing experience of operating in the high growth Asia-Pacific markets, particularly the Philippines.

• Robust understanding of the market dynamics, local legislation, regulations and policies.
  
  

Your Personal Attributes & Competencies

• Strategic thinking

• Commercial acumen

• Adaptability

• Resilience

• Collaborative
  
  

Our Values

Being passionate, curious, agile and courageous are values that we embrace every day to guide our behaviours and decisions.

Equal Employment Opportunities

ThomasLloyd Climate Solutions is an equal opportunity employer and we provide equal opportunities to all existing employees and applicants. We are proud of our diverse backgrounds inclusive of race/ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, age, social and educational background. At ThomasLloyd Climate Solutions everyone contributes something unique and distinct, which helps us to make a positive impact on the world we share.

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