Project Development Assistant

Company Description

Statkraft has been making clean energy possible for over a century. That’s what we offer. 125 years of unrivalled expertise in supplying the world with what it needs most. We envision a world that runs entirely on renewable energy. Because in the fight against climate change, we don’t see renewable energy as part of the solution - we believe it must be the solution. With us, you’ll shape a career that is truly forward-facing with many amazing opportunities and offerings to match.

But there’s more work to be done - that’s why we need you to join us.

**Job Description**:
**Location**: Madrid, Valencia (flexible)

If you are a young and motivated individual who wants to begin your professional career in project development, we would like to hear from you

As a Project Development Assistant, your role will involve supporting the origination of PV projects throughout Spain. You will collaborate closely with the Compliance unit and legal department to ensure adherence to Integrity Due Diligence.

**Key activities and responsibilities**:

- Prospecting large sites for ground-mounted PV projects.
- Managing the permitting process for secured projects.
- Research grid status and availability and liaise with DNOs.
- Support in negotiating land agreements.
- Support in Negotiating sub-contractor roles, responsibilities and contracts.
- Support in Negotiating key development project contracts.
- Support in Identifying, negotiating and managing co-development agreements.
- Analyzing and reviewing commercial viability based on projects’ technical design and costing.
- Market research and developing an in-depth knowledge of local market legislation, regulations, support schemes, etc.
- Internal pipeline management and reporting.

**Compliance responsibilities**:

- Work closely with the Compliance unit and the legal department to identify and address needs and gaps while contributing to the range of tasks described below with regard to Spanish operations.
- Support for Integrity Due Diligence (IDD) work.
- Coordination of external IDDs (including procurement processes).
- Coordination of work with regard to the engagement of and in-depth IDDs on high-risk business partners (e.g. land scouts), subcontractors (e.g. business partners that are engaged by co-developers), as well as medium
- to low-risk business partners.
- Support external training activities for co-developers, land scouts or other high-risk business partners, as well as high-risk subcontractors.
- Monitoring and reporting of compliance documentation, including compliance questionnaires and minutes of meetings between public officials and co-developers.
- Housekeeping of internal documentation.

**Qualifications**:

- Recent graduate (Bachelor or master’s level).
- Fluency in English and Spanish.
- Previous experience with the development process for large scale solar power plants in Spain, especially through permitting, grid management, and land management.
- A good understanding of all parts of the Renewable Industry and PV development cycle is essential.
- Work experience as either a wind or solar developer.
- Exposure to several distributed generation schemes from greenfield through permitting, financial close and operation.
- Willingness to travel regularly.

Additional Information
**Statkraft's vision is to renew the way the world is powered. To navigate the complex journey ahead, we need every voice at the table. We therefore work actively to be a diverse and inclusive workplace and welcome all applicants regardless of background, gender, age, sexual orientation, religious belief, ethnicity, nationality or disability.