COMMERCIAL AND CONSENT DIRECTOR required by our client, a specialised provider of project development and construction management services, to be hired on a contract basis, located in Seoul, Korea.
PRINCIPLE RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Own the end-to-end consenting process to develop, construct and operate offshore wind assets, in close cooperation with the EPC team
- Lead commercial grid and PPA related matters
- Lead commercial onshore, offshore and harbour lease processes
- Ensure the timely application of all required consents, permits and leases
- Manage the compliance of consent and lease obligations
- Lead DEVEX, CAPEX and OPEX inputs in relation to consents and leases
- Manage internal and external stakeholders including the project team, consultants, contractors, investors, lenders, regulators, land owners, NGOs, public and other developers
- Perform line management duties
- Support country management activities as part of the management team
EXPERIENCE / QUALIFICATIONS
- 5 years' experience in the offshore wind or similar industry
- Fluency in English with a very good understanding of Asian cultures
- Experience in commercial and/or consenting roles, and are a highly competent coordinator and communicator:
- Demonstrated project and line management capabilities
- A solid understanding of offshore wind farm requirements and environmental sensitivities (offshore, onshore and grid interface)
- Good commercial skills including business case, negotiation and contractual skills
- Experience working with regulators and interfacing with authorities at different levels, especially within Asia
- Hold a master's degree in science, engineering, business or similar
- Practical experience from similar commercial or consenting roles in large infrastructure projects
- Have excellent communication and personal skills:
- A global mind-set with an ability to communicate clearly
- Perseverance with an ability to prioritise and execute tasks to meet deadlines
- Strong stakeholder management skills
- Strong relationship management and networking skills. Proactive and co-operative way of working and high attention to detail
- Exceptional verbal and written communication skills in English
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