Solar Development Manager (Portugal)

About us

Rivan Industries (Rivan.com) is a synthetic fuel company designed to decarbonise heavy industry. We aim to make synthetic fuel cheaper than fossil fuels and sustain life on Earth by keeping the CO2 locked underground.

We design and manufacture modular synthetic fuel plants consisting of a DAC system, an Alkaline Electrolyser, and a Sabatier Reactor, whilst vertically integrating with off-grid DC solar and the European gas grid. Here’s our entire business plan. We’ve recently deployed the UK’s largest synthetic fuel plant and are planning to 1000x this scale in the next 2 years.

After proving our technology over the last 18-months, we’re now embarking on our next project - to build the world’s largest synthetic fuel plants across the UK, Spain and Portugal. Our projects will rapidly scale from 10MW up to 1GW, producing >1TWh of synthetic natural gas every year, distributed all over Europe to decarbonise areas you can’t electrify. We’re looking for someone who has the scar tissue of navigating the planning and permitting process of large-scale solar in Portugal to drive our solar efforts forward and bring these projects to life. If you want to be able to look back and say you had a key role in decarbonising the future of Earth, make this role yours.

The role:

• Responsibility for areas of the planning and permitting process, including:
• Securing necessary land rights and permits for the new pipeline connection
• Overseeing early stage planning work, including: feasibility studies, land use compatibility application, EIA screening, etc.
• Preparing and submitting an AAI application, including overseeing a robust social engagement strategy with local stakeholders
• Securing the necessary municipal permits and authorisations to enable construction
• Managing and engaging with stakeholders
• Various levels of government: municipal, AAC, and National level
• Other statutory consultees, such as heritage, ecology, and landscape officers
• Subconsultants preparing surveys and assessments
• Developing a clear and concise communications plan across the hierarchy of stakeholders in the UK and Spain

Core skills:

• 7-10+ years professional experience
• Experience with the planning process in Portugal
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in a related field
• Fluent English

Specifics:

• £80-100k salary depending on experience
• Significant share options as part of the early team
• Private health insurance
• Visa sponsorship available
• Remote work from Portugal, with regular visits to UK HQ
• Unlimited time off

We encourage exceptional applicants from all backgrounds to apply for this role, even if they do not meet all the requirements listed.

If you don't see a current role that fits, we also welcome open applications via our website.

Interested? Apply at Rivan.com