Project CEO BioGas Ireland

Taylor Hopkinson

  • Ireland
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 1 month ago
Taylor Hopkinson has been retained to appoint a Project CEO for Biogas projects across Ireland. This is a full time position which can be based anywhere across Ireland.The role
  • Lead biogas projects through development and FID
  • Advance projects in line with investment objectives by managing team members within a matrix organization
  • Supporting additions to project pipeline by working with investment team and external developers to originate opportunities
  • Set project culture and ambition all while implementing world class way of working
  • Identify and manage risks to the business case, whilst working with experts as required to mitigate the risks and realise the opportunities to maximise value
Responsibilities
  • Understand investment objectives and design project to exceed same
  • Design project workstreams to realize profitable renewable investment development, assign workstream leads and manage delivery.
  • Define and communicate project and portfolio resource needs and timing.
  • Support positive Final Investment Decision in large scale biogas / biofuel projects by presenting solid execution plans coupled with robust business cases
  • Identify & procure suitable 3rd party service providers to support development of the investment ensuring alignment with overall investment objectives
  • Maintain ongoing alignment with internal and external teams over the life of the project. Deep-dive topics with permit experts, technical experts, commercial experts etc to add value and manage risk
  • Establish appropriate communication with senior management and all project groups and functions within and outside the company. Prepare and distribute progress status reports, as required
  • During development phase:
  • Drive project to ensure efficient development process towards RtB
  • Manage risk, focus on key project fundamentals and work with integrated team to deliver feedstock, permits, procurement and financial solutions
  • Support project financing requirements
  • Empower project team to manage RFPs and procurement processes as necessary, working together with investment team to define and develop most feasible project economics
  • Communicate and report on project and investment portfolio health to internal & external stakeholders.
  • Define scope, identify vendors, tenders, and negotiate EPC, O&M, feedstock, offtake and other key project contracts
  • Support as required in preparing investor material & FID material
  • Support Investment team in transaction close-out and due diligence with 3rd party service providers as required
Requirements
  • Track record of successful project development and business development in biogas or renewable energy
  • Experience in permitting processes
  • Experience of originating opportunities
  • Action oriented and willing to tackle problems to deliver results
  • Experience in managing senior and junior stakeholders
  • Excellent communication & project / programme management skills

Taylor Hopkinson