Passion for Energy

Uniper likes passionate employees and colleagues. Driven by passion, we ensure high-quality deliveries of electricity to industrial and domestic customers – every second of the day, all year round. With personal commitment, dialog, diversity and equality at work, we work together to deliver social benefit in real time – while simultaneously focusing our innovative efforts on tomorrow’s energy solutions. Or as we say: “Passion for energy.” We need more people who are passionate about energy and really want to make a difference. Are you one of them?

The Uniper Way – how we work

Our employees are paving the way for Uniper’s success and future. We work together and engage in meaningful dialog. At Uniper, employees are able to develop and strengthen their individual skills. We embrace our entrepreneurial spirit and take responsibility, at every level of the Group. We have a joint approach, and our core values guide the Group’s daily work and how we perform our various activities. We call it “The Uniper Way.”

What we offer

Who we are?

Uniper Renewables is responsible for the development of the solar-PV and wind-onshore business of Uniper, predominantly in Europe. The renewables business is one of the most important pillars of our strategic ambition. Our aim is to deliver more than 1 GW growth p.a. by 2025. The geographical set-up and our existing capabilities allow us to enhance the solar and wind of Uniper in all selected geographies.
Sweden is one of our core growth areas and we have a unique opportunity for a passionate, innovative and experienced Senior Project Development Manager Solar and Wind to join our growing Swedish team and to help shape and accelerate our journey to delivering our goals.

What you will work with
As an expert in origination and project development, your role will be pivotal in securing/acquiring and developing large-scale photovoltaic and wind power plants, focusing primarily on Sweden.

Your Main responsibilities will encompass:

• Lead the sourcing of acquisition of solar and/or wind project opportunities in Sweden from early stage development to ready-to-build (RTB).
• Supervise analysis regarding project acquisition opportunities (preliminary assesments, financial modeling).
• Manage and Support the investment negotiations and execution of deals with Partners.
• Supporting development team in securing and obtaining all necessary licenses and permits for construction and operation.
• Building and leading a dedicated PV/Wind origination team in Sweden, in order to acquire projects along all stages, from greenfield to ready-to-build (RTB).
• Establishing and maintaining relationships with both private and institutional landowners in Sweden.
• Identifying target areas within Sweden based on strategic goals and thorough analysis.
• Conducting comprehensive feasibility studies, including risk assessment and financial calculations (DCF).
• Working with internal support to clarify approval paths for project acquisitions and/or partnerships.
• Representing Uniper RES in interactions with authorities and related entities in Sweden.
• Keeping abreast of market developments in the Swedish renewable energy sector and informing management accordingly.

Further responsibilities include:

• Building and maintaining relationships with Co-Development partners within the Swedish market.
• Managing external Co-developers and/or service providers specific to the Swedish market.
• Sustaining business relationships with landowners, permitting authorities, grid operators, regulators, off-takers, and other key stakeholders in Sweden.
• Collaborating closely with existing Uniper business teams in Sweden (asset teams, trading/Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs), finance, etc.) and enabling functions.
• Building strong relationships within the development team, which includes developers, engineers, project-, contract-, and offtake managers, as well as a network of external development partners in Sweden.
• Contributing to the establishment of an entrepreneurial, rewarding, and enjoyable work environment.
• Undertaking any other necessary activities in the area, as required and by arrangement.
• Reporting to the Head of Solar and Wind Development Sweden.

Uniper is part of Sweden’s critical infrastructure and our operations are covered by, among other things, rules related to protective security, export control and nuclear non-proliferation. We will therefore carry out security clearance of all positions and complement with register control for security classified positions, according to the Protection Security Act. Health and drug tests are performed if applicable.

Uniper is positive to a flexible approach around remote working based on the conditions of the business and the individual employee.

Who we are seeking

You have a relevant university degree in electrical engineering, engineering or comparable studies in engineering, business administration, economics, law or comparable studies. You also have several years (5-10 years) of work experience, and a proven track record of utility Solar and /or Wind project development in Sweden and/or experience in M&A.

Contact
In this recruitment we are collaborating with Avancos. For more information or questions, please contact recruitment consultant Frida Edvardsson, tel: 0760 06 46 55, [email protected].