Project Director

Green GEN Cymru (GGC), owned by Windward Energy, intends to develop, own, and operate a new 132 kV electricity distribution network in Wales. Delivery of our business plan will significantly enhance the existing distribution infrastructure in mid-Wales and unlock the region’s renewable energy development potential, as well as helping to reinforce, and relieve constraints within, the existing distribution system.We have been granted an Independent Distribution Network Operator (”IDNO”) licence by Ofgem. The IDNO license enables us to operate electricity distribution networks that will support the growing demand for renewable energy infrastructure. We also hold connection agreements with National Grid that will facilitate 2.4GW of renewable energy electricity export requirements, as a directly connected distribution network. The planned distribution system encompasses two principal high-voltage electrical overhead line routes (“OHLs”) originating at collector substations within the proximity of the windfarm substations and travelling to one of the two selected point of connection substations with the National Electricity Transmission System.We want to build a positive, clean future for us all. As part of this, we are now looking to appoint a Development Projects Director to lead a strong and experienced team in developing substations, overhead line and cable projects up to 132kV. Reporting into the Managing Director, the Projects Director is a senior position that will drive efficient delivery through effective management of the project development team and lead on collaborative working with other disciplines within the company such as engineering, land and stakeholder management.The incumbent will be expected to drive project development activity to achieve objectives from initial concept to post consent, leading several teams who manage projects covering initial concept and substation site selection and development, overhead line and cable routing and development, project financial, programme and safety and risk management and early design consultancy engagement and management.Candidates will have a proven track record in energy project delivery with demonstrable experience developing Distribution/Transmission or generation projects. Well-developed leadership skills with the ability to drive and motivate a team to deliver projects will be essential.If you are interested in a confidential discussion about this role, please contact Sophie Randles, our retained advisor, at #####. Please note all third-party applications and notes of interest to Green GEN Cymru will be redirected to Sophie.At Green Gen Cymru, we are committed to having a workplace that encourages and promotes diversity, equity and inclusion. This means taking account of social or personal challenges that some colleagues may face and making available, the right workplace environment, resources and opportunities, which allow all of us at Green Gen Cymru, to THRIVE.Our culture and the way we do things is centred around ‘belonging’. We believe that everyone should be able to be their true authentic self at Green Gen Cymru and encourage this through promoting an inclusive environment which values and encourages different perspectives, thoughts, ideas and backgrounds, to ensure a truly innovative and exciting place to work.We do not accept any discriminatory attitudes or behaviours. Every single colleague and potential colleague who wishes to join us, should feel confident in equality of opportunity and be free from any bullying, discrimination or harassment on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership.We hope and encourage all suitably qualified individuals to feel comfortable and energised to join our dedicated team and contribute to Wales’ shift towards sustainable energy solutions.