Technical Solutions Specialist

Scatec is an innovative player in renewable energy rapidly growing in Africa. Established in 2019 as part of renewable energy frontrunner Release, we develop and deploy unique leasing solutions for the mining and utilities market. Our mission is to improve our future by providing clean energy solutions. We operate in several countries in Africa and the Americas, headquartered in Oslo, Norway.

Main Purpose:

We are currently looking for a Technical Development Manager to be based in Oslo, Norway or Cape Town, South Africa. This role involves supporting projects during the early phases of project development (DG0 to DG3) by managing engineering and other resources involved in project development.

• The Technical Development Manager has the overall responsibility of supporting projects during the early phases of project development (DG0 to DG3) by managing engineering and other resources involved in project development.
• This role requires strong organizational and managerial skills, task-oriented prioritization, and independent problem-solving abilities.
• You will work closely with Business Development Managers on each project opportunity, ensuring clear communication and coordination throughout the project lifecycle.

Main Responsibilities:

• Lead the Product Engineering Workstreams between DG0 and DG3: Support the Release Business Development team with technical screening of new project opportunities.
• Collect, review, and file/organize all technical project information to ensure consistency, clarity, and sufficiency for initial feasibility, general evaluation, technical constraints, and technical risks analysis.
• Prepare preliminary design documentation for submission of indicative offers (DG1-1.5) and ensure timely delivery to the BDM.
• Document all technical inputs received, assumptions made, design decisions taken, and technical risks identified in the project design report.
• Conduct pre-contract site visits, gather site-specific technical information, and coordinate the drafting of a site visit report with relevant stakeholders.
• Coordinate with civil engineering to finalize site-specific scope of work documents for geotech-, hydro-, and topo-studies and civil specifications.
• Review information gathered during site visits and prepare adjustments to preliminary design documentation and overall technical offering if necessary.
• Coordinate with Engineering, Design, Procurement, and Installation teams to prepare design documentation for final offers (at DG2) and ensure timely delivery to the BDM.
• Support Procurement and Sales teams in defining power plant equipment scope and costs.
• Manage the process to complete the technical schedules of Lease Agreements (in particular Schedules 5, 7, 8, and 9).
• Support BD team negotiations of the Lease Agreement and serve as Release's main technical counterpart towards clients during the development phase.
• Manage the handover process for all technical deliverables from the Technical Development Manager to the Project Engineering Lead between DG2-3.
• General support to Sales/BDM: Participate in meetings, presentations, and conferences to promote Release solutions in support to the Release BD team.
• Develop technical marketing material, standard offers, and other documents needed to support sales efforts, in cooperation with Business Development and Product Engineering.
• Manage and prepare technical deliverables to be included in offers and contracts.
• Deliver technical project cost information to BD (equipment/CAPEX and engineering costs) and source non-technical project costs from relevant functions (installation cost and O&M costs).
• Feed-back to Engineering and Supply Chain teams: Highlight areas where Release's technical and commercial offering need to be adjusted to align with market needs.