Technical Development Manager

Want to join a frontrunner in renewable energy that is actively seeking early entry into new markets globally? Since the establishment in 2007, Scatec has acquired extensive knowledge and experience in developing, building and operating solar, wind and hydro power plants and storage solutions. Driven by our company values and competent global workforce, we aim to deliver competitive and sustainable renewable energy globally; protect our environment and improve quality of life through innovative integration of technology; and create shareholder value. We are present on four continents and are headquartered in Oslo, Norway.

Main purpose of position Currently we are looking for a Technical Development Manager (TDM) in Manila, Philippines to be part of our global team working together towards our vision – Improving our future. As our Technical Development Manager your overall responsibility is to support the projects during the opportunity and development phase by managing the engineering, supply chain and project control resources and workstreams to deliver a consistent EPC Technical and Commercial offer to Business Development.

As overall Technical Lead, the TDM is expected to contribute and manage the consolidation of various analysis for the projects, necessary for the conclusion of feasibility studies. This includes yield assessments, wind measurement campaigns, connection solutions, regulatory and permitting requirements and land evaluations.

Main responsibilities

the feasibility of projects with technical knowledge, which is mainly civil works and electrical related, and manage front-end engineering studies by using internal or external resources.

deliver a cost competitive EPC budget considering the specific site conditions and grid interconnection solution(s) of the projects.

coordinate and plan Engineering, Supply Chain and Project control internal resources and workstreams to ensure smooth and efficient documentation delivery.

responsible for overall technical workstreams in development phases of projects, including regulatory and permitting, feasibility and front-end engineering studies, site studies, PV or wind- and HV technical preliminary design and design specifications in contracts.

lead the development of technical concepts and solutions of the projects, identify optimal solutions from a technical, commercial and execution perspective at early stage including civil, mechanical, and electrical aspects of PV or wind plants, interconnection and high-voltage design, yield assessments, as well as assessment of other technologies (solar PV, hybrids, BESS, etc).

ensure that the EPC budget is competitive and consistent with specific Technical Solutions, uncertainties, and risks of the projects.

lead external and internal technical development processes and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to successfully lead the project to construction start.

manage EPC deliverables in Request for Proposals (RFPs) and tenders.

work in a core regional team consisting of a handful of project development and project finance resources to jointly ensure we reach the company’s ambitious growth targets.

Qualifications and competencies

5 - 10 years professional experience, ideally from other renewable players, EPC companies

fluent both written and spoken in English and local language

experience with tender preparation and Construction Budget preparation.

experience with business development phase of projects and understanding of Philippine power market and regulatory processes particularly in renewable energy.

strong knowledge of technical aspects of renewable energy, power generation, interconnection and transmission

experience with overall project management and planning of technical workstreams of large infrastructure projects within the renewables industry

experience with structuring and executing Wind and PV projects in he Philippines.

commercial mindset and experience with optimizing overall business from a technical design and execution perspective

working knowledge and understanding of main technical contract structures in the renewables industry

multidisciplinary understanding of EPC projects

participation in constructing phase and Operating and Maintenance phase is desirable

experience in managing internal and external stakeholders, including leading presentations for decision making

Personal characteristics

It is part of every employees’ terms of reference to contribute to Scatec's vision: Improving our Future and adhere to our company values which are:

Predictable: demonstrate clear communication and listening skills, shares information in an open and honest way

Driving results: demonstrate determination, pro-activeness, can prioritise and work independently

Changemaker: demonstrate entrepreneurship, can challenge, fast learner, take initiates and adjust

Working together: demonstrate teamwork, shares responsibilities, can compromise, has a can-do attitude

We offer Scatec is an exciting, innovative and ambitious company operating in a growing industry. We offer a challenging and interesting position where you will be part of a flexible, diverse and truly international working environment consisting of highly competent and committed colleagues with a positive drive to make a difference.

Scatec is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by appropriate law. All hiring decisions are made based on merit, competence and business need.

Applications will be processed on a continuous basis.

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