Solar Development Director

About the role

Ningbo Dekon New Energy is looking for a Solar Development Director based in Lausanne, Switzerland, to develop solar opportunities on industrial and commercial properties. The role involves turning site information gathered during the first visit into a development plan with realistic costs, deadlines and approval requirements. Applicants based outside Switzerland are welcome, but site visits and discussions with property owners require attendance around Lausanne.

Key responsibilities

• At the first visit, establish who controls the site, how the facility operates and what must be resolved before engineering work begins.
• Turn that information into a development plan with realistic costs, deadlines and approval requirements.
• Assess site rights, roof condition, access and the customer's electricity use before committing development funds.
• Coordinate early engineering and grid studies and explain how the findings affect project economics.
• Agree responsibilities with owners and tenants, including access for installation and maintenance.
• Present investment recommendations showing which commitments are in place and which decisions still need approval.

Required profile

• At least 3 years of management experience; management experience in property, infrastructure or another industry counts if you have led a team and taken projects through site assessment, feasibility and investment review.
• Relationships with property owners, factory managers or engineering partners in Vaud are an advantage.