For our Growth Business Area Green Power & Heat (GP&H) as one of the most important pillars for the execution of the new Uniper strategy we are looking for the Head of Clean Dispatchable Power UK. Join us, become an integral part of the Energy Transition and manage our UK project development portfolio as the core of our contribution to Uniper's growth in the UK. Be part of, build and manage a highly motivated team of experienced professionals.
We are Uniper
At Uniper, we are pro-actively transforming the world of energy whilst at the same time ensuring security of energy supply. As an internationally operating company, we work in very diverse teams with the greatest possible working time flexibility for our employees. Our corporate culture is characterized by equal opportunities, mutual appreciation, and respect. With us, you will be able to develop new business models, work on technological solutions for a modern, sustainable, and future-oriented energy supply as well as pro-actively help to shape changes. Interested? Then we will look forward to meeting you!
Your responsibilities
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Lead the team for the development of Clean Dispatchable Power projects for Uniper in the UK. Create and develop sustainable energy supply solutions, e.g. batteries, H2-ready gas-fired power plants, heat pumps, e-boilers, etc.
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Execute Uniper’s Clean Dispatchable Power strategy: Take ownership for the realization of our CAPEX targets for Germany up to Financial Investment Decision. Actively support not only other Green Power & Heat (GP&H) teams but the entire New Green Power and Gas NGPG area in general to achieving the strategic 2028 and 2030 targets.
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Liaise tightly with the Site Development team and the Site Integration Managers from Energy Assets for a seamless integration of CDP projects into the overall site development and governance. Manage the collaboration with internal stakeholders for an efficient, project-driven support.
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Lead or actively participate Project Committees, also beyond CDP UK, e.g. across GP&H and NGPG.
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Lead or sponsor development programs, potentially across the GP&H teams, e.g. batteries, CCS or H2-ready generation.
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Together with the other team leads, drive the present project activities towards a scalable, “industrialized” business development along our Target Operating Model and with a very high degree of standardization and of know-how and capability sharing. Continuously question and improve our approach.
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Develop and lead a team of up to 15 Project Developers / Manager as the line manager. Provide any aspect of team leadership, and individual development to the team. Create the entrepreneurial spirit and end-to-end ownership for the projects within the team. Foster an eye-to-eye level to our stakeholders and teams.
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Role-model the new Uniper Way. Engage in and drive team building across GP&H and NGPG. Drive or actively support strategic projects to bring our business to a new level.
Your profile
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University degree in relevant studies, e.g. engineering, business administration, physics.
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In-depth expertise and proven track record in actively developing and managing large projects, preferably related to power generation, infrastructure or heavy industry.
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Certified project management skills.
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Experienced in leading international teams and complex multi-company business development activities.
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Excellent conceptual, analytical, and strategic thinking combined with the ability to prioritize from a holistic view.
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Strong personal credibility up to successful Board presentations, excellent team-working skills, ability to build strong working relationships across the Uniper Group, strong stakeholder management skills.
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Creative and open-minded colleague with fresh mindset, ability to think out of the box and excellent communication skills.
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Professional command of English (another language of a Uniper core country beneficial).
Your qualities
At Uniper, we not only reward our employees with attractive salaries, an excellent company pension and health related benefits for their hard work and dedication to shaping the future energy transition. You can also expect a supportive working culture that offers a wide range of creative and innovative ideas. We enable various flexible working arrangements, whilst also supporting with home office equipment. Through regular training and workshops, together we work towards visualising yourself in our company as if it were your own. We support you in highlighting your individual potential, achieving your personal goals, and reaching your ambitions. We invite you to become part of our diverse company with international colleagues from more than 80 countries. As an employer, Uniper has committed itself to providing special support to certain areas:- Competitive salary
- Personal development and Learning opportunities
- Enhanced company pension – With up to 12% company contributions
- 26 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays
- Electric vehicle charging at our sites
- In house Occupational Health Services
- Company funded Private Medical Insurance including free GP service
- Performance related benefits
- Access to a range of flexible benefits such as Share Incentive Plan, Dental, Critical Illness and Life Insurance, Cycle2Work, or buy and sell extra holiday
- Future career opportunities (UK & International) with a strong focus on Diversity Equity and Inclusion
Our employees are the reason for our success. Therefore, you will find many other benefits at the local level to help you reach your potential. Energy evolutionary wanted!
Your contact
Should you have any questions about this opportunity, please contact the UK Talent Acquisition Manager
dominic.lindsey@uniper.energy
Please note, any CV’s sent via email would not be taken into consideration. All CV’s must be submitted via the online application process only.
Job information
Contract type: Unlimited Working Hours: Full time Start Date: ASAP Deadline: Salary: Competitive salary and benefits
As an employer, Uniper is committed to diversity and equal opportunities. Therefore, we encourage applications from suitably qualified individuals whose capabilities match the role requirements regardless of gender, origin, disability, age, religion, ideology, sexual identity or marital status. We live inclusion and support flexible working.
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