Head Of Engineering

About the role We are looking for an experienced Head of Engineering to join us here at Cero Generation. The Head of Engineering will lead Cero's Engineering and Technical team, ensuring oversight and lead of all technical aspects across the Project Portfolio, supporting Project and Corporate Development, Delivery, Construction and Operation Departments along the project lifecycle, with internal and external third-party resources (Owner´s Engineers, Technical Advisors, Consultants, EPC Partners). Main responsibilities Strategical lead of CERO Engineering team while managing relationships with key internal and external stakeholders at all stages of the pipeline lifecycle: from origination, to development, procurement and financing, construction and operation: Technical lead and oversight during development, performing feasibility studies, as well interacting with our development partners across multiple geographies, reviewing their deliverables (layouts, single line diagrams, energy yield assessment, interconnection agreements, environmental assessments…), providing guidance on the technical characteristics of solar and storage projects, in coordination with the CERO Project Development team. Provides key input to Investment Committee analysing new opportunities and highlighting technical opportunities and risks. Oversight and lead of all the Technical due diligence processes for acquisition or divestment of projects and financial close processes interacting with external technical advisors, sellers, or buyers. Oversight and lead of the technical facet during procurement phase in coordination with CERO Procurement Manager: definition of technical specifications for EPC and HV contractors and key suppliers. Technical evaluation of contractor's proposals. Technical negotiation with suppliers and contractors: technical spec, deliverables, standards, schedule of design documents, performance guarantees, etc. Lead Front End Engineering Design (FEED) when required in projects ahead of Financial Close, including site studies (topographic report, geotechnical surveys, hydrological studies). Oversight and lead of all technical aspects during construction in coordination with CERO Project Manager during pre-construction and construction phases, supervising EPC contractor and suppliers' documentation and detailed designs (drawings, specifications, standards, templates, processes), integrating lessons learned into Employer's Requirements with Procurement team. Cover field engineering, supporting project manager and owners engineer on site with complex technical issues during construction, until operational phase. Technical oversight and support, ad-hoc, to Asset Management team during the operational phase of the projects. Establish, organizes and optimizes strong technical and commercial relationship with industry leading technical service providers with purchase orders and contracts including Technical advisors, Technical consultants, Owners Engineering firms. Retains, recruit, develop a world-class an Engineering team to provide best-in-class support to the business. Engage and closely collaborates with Heads or Directors of Development, Delivery and Procurement, Grid, Construction Director, Asset Management, Legal, Compliance, Health and safety, to integrate these specialisms in projects and engineering into those functions, define and achieve company goals. Established report on technical progress of the project portfolio, providing insightful risk and opportunity analysis to team and management as well proposing new KPIs to booster efficiency. Channel and distribute workload, prioritizing the competing required activities, among the team members, negotiating new deadlines if required, anticipating business needs in order to optimize level of detail of the inputs and outputs to be delivered. Develop the Engineering team as Centre of Technical Excellence, mentoring Engineering team members, establishing specialized training requirement for them with internal or external resources. Provide technical training to colleagues across the company. Develop Design for Safety in every project across the company, guiding consultants, advisors and EPC partners during the detailed design phase. Oversees Technical site visits, controlling technical aspects but also quality control and health and safety assessments. Participate in Engineering forums with other industry leaders, assessing opportunities of new technologies, new product roadmaps analysis and feasibility. What will you need to succeed in the role? Significant experience (10 years plus) leading top performing Engineering teams in renewable energy projects (solar and storage preferred) during the development, design, procurement, construction and operation in various markets (UK, Italy, Spain, France, Greece are a plus). From greenfield and site identification stage, through the environmental assessment processes to getting all project permits and authorisations. A degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Civil/Structural) Have great leadership and interpersonal skills and an ability to successfully manage the team, and many stakeholders of the project portfolio including technical advisors, consultants, project managers, owner´s engineers, investors, EPC companies design & engineering offices, suppliers (inverter, tracker, modules, HV equipment). Interested in working on new opportunities in an innovative and dynamic environment. English language is a must. Italian, Spanish, French, Greek a plus. Must have strong technical and commercial acumen and related negotiation skills during all phases of the project with internal and external parties at different levels of the companies and/or external Excellent communication skills, with ability to participate in senior level discussions at Cero (Executive and Operational committees) and with external leadership team. Independent self-starter, with attention to detail with the ability to manage a multidisciplinary team, with variable workload across multiple geographies and to key deadlines while working closely with the engineering team. Working with Cero Generation Our shared culture is all about doing the right thing for our company, our people and the world around us. We're passionate about renewable energy and the vital role it can play in safeguarding the future of our planet. That's why we're all committed to collaborating to achieve excellence in our field to deliver better outcomes for all. We're led by a simple promise to all our people: you'll get back what you put in. We'll empower you to deliver on our commitments and reward you for achieving the high standards that we set. Diversity, inclusion & privacy Cero Generation understands the importance of diversity and inclusion. We value the innovation and creativity that diversity of thought brings. If you are capable, motivated and can deliver, we want you on our team. Cero Generation is an equal opportunities employer and does not discriminate on the grounds of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, gender identity, marriage, civil partnership, pregnancy, maternity, race (including colour and ethnic or national origins), religion or belief. We facilitate a range of flexible working arrangements within our teams. Talk to us about what flexibility may be available. Cero Generation respects the privacy of the people we deal with, and we uphold high standards of privacy practice and security. Our privacy policy is available on our website at cerogeneration.com. #J-18808-Ljbffr