About Lightsource bp
Lightsource bp is a global leader in the development and management of solar energy projects. We are a 50:50 joint venture with bp with a mission to help drive the world’s transition to low carbon energy.
With solar set to increase tenfold in the next 20 years, we are well-positioned to capitalize on this growth. By joining the Lightsource bp team, you will ‘be the change’ on the world’s energy transition to a more sustainable future.
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We pride ourselves on our entrepreneurial spirit as we continue to push the boundaries of an ever-changing energy landscape. By choosing a career with us, you can expect a challenging and fulfilling role surrounded by people who are passionate and have brilliant ideas about sustainable technology, innovation and making the world a better place.
What You’ll do (the role)
Summary
As part of the development team, the role will require to lead land related activities for projects. The person will manage all activities for land purchase & lease contracts through local developers, land brokers, and third-party companies, as well as related work to obtain resident consent.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Manage site assessment, site control, and acquisition efforts for land and potentially other facilities for solar PV projects
- Specific duties include prospecting, site identification and assessment, information gathering with local government, viability analysis, outreach and property owner relationship building and relationship management
- Manage local land developers
- Develop targeting strategy to secure land for renewable energy projects in collaboration with management, internal staffs, and external consultants
- Collaborate with permitting, technical, legal, and financial teams to support the project development process
- Manage and maintain data rooms, project summary and tracking tools, and project files
- Manage basic local satellite office during land lease and purchase process
- Contribute to the development of LSbp’s strategy and approach for community engagement in South Korea
- Identify and assess local partners to support our community engagement activities
- Work with partners to organize community events
- Communicate effectively with diverse range of stakeholders; including members of public and local government authorities, industry associations, NGOs etc
- Compile and maintain update reports as required by management
- Other development and support activities as may be required by the Company
Knowledge & Experience
- Relevant experience in renewable energy or real estate industry, and working experience in rural areas preferred
- Familiar with resident compensation scheme and resident participatory program in South Korea
- Strong track record of working cooperatively with provincial and local governments
- Strong interpersonal skills with an ability to build relationships with internal and external stakeholders
- Excellent project management skills including the ability to manage complex project issues, managing time, setting priorities and organizing the complex logistics of engagement activities providing outputs
- Knowledge of community and stakeholders’ engagement practice in South Korea
- Multinational company experience a plus
Who we’re looking for
General Skills/Attributes
- Team-player used to work in cross-functional teams
- Excellent communication and negotiation skills
- Attention to detail
- Ability to work autonomously and multi-task
Qualifications
- Bachelors Degree in related discipline
Why you’ll make a great member of the team
Personal Qualities
- English: Intermediate or above.;
- Full Driving licence;
- Proactive, autonomous, flexible and driven.
- Forward-think, a problem solver and solution provider;
- Proactive and being able to prioritise workload;
- Able to promote a positive working culture within the team;
- Strong organizational and good communication skills both verbal and written.
Why you’ll want to work for us
Our company is a place where you can be yourself and grow; a place where your ideas and opinions matter.
Be you
We pride ourselves on being an inclusive community, where every individual is valued and treated with respect.
Be responsible
Our culture is driven by our core values. From operating safely to ensuring our solar projects are responsible and promote biodiversity.
Be recognized
Alongside a competitive salary, we offer a variety of benefits including annual bonus, retention bank, health insurance, pension and other local benefits.
Be inspired
Beyond your day-to-day working life at Lightsource bp, there’s a variety of initiatives that will contribute to your own personal development. Initiatives to get involved with including our charitable causes, supporting our solar honey project or our sustainability initiatives.
Our Core Values
Lightsource bp truly cares about creating a sustainable future through safe, responsible and meaningful low carbon energy projects. Our core values of Safety, Integrity, Respect, Sustainability and Drive are the guiding principles for everything we do.
