Is being a wind farm development manager a good fit for you?
Leads the work to plan new wind farms. Manages studies of the environment, permits and proposals, and may oversee building.
What the work involves
- Coordinates or directs planning, assessment, engineering and construction of wind projects.
- Manages wind project costs to stay within budget.
- Leads or supports talks on tax deals, power sales, land use and grid connections.
- Creates wind project plans covering goals, tasks, schedules, costs and risks.
The interests that suit it
People in this work tend to be persuading and organising. Here is how much each of the six kinds of interest comes into it.
What it tends to reward
Compared with other work, this job stands out for:
- Mastery. Getting really good at something over time.
- Independence. Trusted to decide how the work gets done.
- Achievement. Progress, recognition, ambitious goals.
How much training it needs
Degree required. Usually a degree, sometimes more study after. Rules differ from country to country, so check locally before you commit.
Find out if it fits you
Answer quick questions about what you like doing and what keeps you going. We match you with roles from over 900 kinds of work, and you can see if a wind farm development manager is one of yours.
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