Deputy Country Manager
Location - Edinburgh, UK
Ref - DCMOW
Ventus has partnered with a world leader in clean energy development and deployment, with a significant operational portfolio - coupled with a strong pipeline of projects and an appetite to engage in M&A activity to facilitate growth.
Our client is currently seeking a Deputy Country Manager, to be based in its Edinburgh office and take responsibility for the business’s growth plans over the coming years.
The Role
• Support the implementation of our client’s strategy in the UK, ensuring
alignment with regional and global objectives.
• Identify and assess strategic opportunities (greenfield, brownfield, and M&A),
contributing to market analysis and feasibility assessments to support growth.
• Oversee specific parts of the development pipeline, managing early-stage project
development, including permitting, land acquisition, budgeting, and stakeholder
engagement.
• Build and maintain relationships with regulators, authorities, landowners, partners, and
industry organizations, supporting the Country Manager in stakeholder management.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams and ensure effective collaboration between local
project teams and corporate departments (e.g., legal, engineering, finance, ESG).
• Ensure compliance with national regulations and internal governance,
sustainability, and safety standards across projects.
• Represent our client in public forums, industry events, and stakeholder meetings,
reinforcing the company’s position in the UK energy sector.
• Drive operational efficiency, innovation, and continuous improvement initiatives in
regional activities.
• Monitor project and operational performance, risks, and budgets, proposing corrective
actions where necessary.
• Act as delegate to the Country Manager when required, ensuring continuity in decision
making and leadership.
Required Experience
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, Economics, Business, or a related field;
MBA is a plus.
• 8–10 years of experience in the UK energy sector, with exposure to business
development and project execution.
• Demonstrated experience in renewable energy or infrastructure project development.
• Solid understanding of UK energy market dynamics, permitting processes, and
stakeholder landscape.
• Experience in coordinating multidisciplinary teams and managing complex projects.
• Strong analytical, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to operate in a fast-paced, complex, and evolving environment.
• Fluent in English; additional languages are an asset.
• Availability to travel domestically and internationally as required.