>Are you eager to work for an exciting and meaningful purpose?

> When it comes to hydrogen, are you convinced of its importance for the energy transition?

Founded in 2017, Lhyfe designs, builds, and operates facilities to produce green and renewable hydrogen.

What makes our hydrogen special? Our production process not only emits zero CO2 but produces oxygen.

As a producer and supplier of green and renewable hydrogen we are shaping our future by making a positive impact to the environment.

Lhyfe is present in several European countries and has been actively expanding in the UK since 2022.

As part of our strategic expansion into the UK and Ireland market; we are seeking a Project Development Manager to join our team in Newcastle Upon Tyne.

The team is composed of three persons: Boris - Business developer, Adrian – Development Engineer, and Erin – Development Planner.

Join us and make a difference!

Your missions:

Reporting to Taia, Chief business Officer at Lhyfe, as Project development manager, you lead the development phase of green hydrogen production projects from site concept through to Final Investment Decision. 

• Lead and manage the development phase of our production plant projects from origination to Financial Investment Decision. Responsible for Project Planning, Budget and Risk assessment.
• Ensuring projects have a strong investment case and are in a ‘buildable’ state for the execution and implementation phases.
• Coordinate the project team composed of representatives of each business unit (Technical, Finance, Legal, Sales, Operations).
• Be Lhyfe’s ambassador to present our projects to local stakeholders (elected officials, authorities, communities, residents, key stakeholders etc.) and obtain local buy in of the projects.
• Identify, negotiate, and secure land agreements to enable the deployment of our renewable hydrogen production plants.
• Identify the planning and permitting route, securing the necessary permits and permissions in line with the regulatory framework that applies to project.
• Identify all services needed for the renewable hydrogen production sites. If required, secure the grid connection and electricity supply in collaboration with our Energy Manager.
• Create and manage robust development documentation for internal reporting, governance, and project handover.

Your profile:

With at least 8 years of professional experience in development of industrial, renewable or land development projects, you lead the development of our project as Project Owner.

You understand the complex interaction between different project disciplines and interdependencies between scope, time, cost and quality. You have experience in controlling administrative procedures (environmental, permits as well as utility connection etc.).

What skills and qualities will make you great in this role?"

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills (English) and interpersonal skills to interact with internal and external stakeholders.
• A work ethic featuring integrity, determination, resourcefulness, resilience, whilst also being enthusiastic about renewable energy
• Good organisational skills and autonomy allowing you to carry out several projects in parallel.
• Think & act entrepreneurially with a positive attitude & a drive for team success.

Optimism, Courage, and Solidarity: Core Values at Lhyfe

For us, diversity and inclusion are fundamental. We firmly believe that in order to successfully work together on implementing energy decarbonisation, only competence and professional commitment should matter. All our jobs are open to people with disabilities, and we welcome all applications without considering any criteria other than professional qualifications.

Recruitment process

Stage 1: Teams interview with Nathalie, Talent acquisition specialist.

Stage 2: Meeting with Boris (Business developer UK&I)* and Jérémy (Head of Energy Sourcing & Site Development) to discuss the role and projects further.

Stage 3: Discussion with Taia, Chief business Officer at Lhyfe.

*Meeting at our premises for you to discover your future working environment and great colleagues!