Project Development Director – Energy from Waste
Astute's Power team is partnering with leading Waste Management Company a to recruit a Project Development Director on a 24-month contract to work on projects in Middle East, Australia and Vietnam.
The Project Development Director role comes with a rate between a competitive rate per day.
Key skills
Manage the full development lifecycle for the EfW projects, including project definition, permitting, commercial structuring, partner engagement, and investment approvals.
Lead cross-functional teams across engineering, finance, legal, environmental, procurement, and external advisors to ensure coordinated and timely advancement.
Develop strong working relationships with government authorities, regulators, utilities, technology providers, waste suppliers, EPC contractors, and financial institutions in each region.
Structure and evaluate business cases, including revenue models, feedstock supply agreements, power purchase agreements, and incentive frameworks.
Secure environmental and planning approvals, ensuring full compliance with local regulations and sustainability requirements.
Support EPC contracting strategies, tender processes, risk allocation, and negotiation of key commercial contracts.
Prepare investment proposals and development progress reports for executive leadership and governance committees..
Location, remuneration and timeframe of the Project Development Director role
WFH with International travel
Competitve rate per day (OUTSIDE IR35)
24 month contract Astute People are acting as an employment business in relation to this vacancy. We do not discriminate on the grounds of age, race, gender, disability, creed or sexual orientation and comply with all relevant UK legislation. We encourage applications from individuals from all backgrounds but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Astute is also committed to the government's Disability Confident Employer initiative. We endeavour to get back to everyone, however, if you have not heard anything after 7 days, please consider your application unsuccessful