- Co-ordinate with the Project Development Lead (in the interim handled by Project Management Lead) to identify and shortlist the investable pipeline of project opportunities in accordance with the Greenfield Implementation Plan, based on desktop analysis and preliminary techno-commercial assessments.
- Comprehensive assessment of various auctions / tender opportunities in wind and wind dominated hybrid space for suitable opportunities in accordance with the Greenfield Implementation Plan
- Support the team in build-up of requisite strategies for future auctions to Apraava Energy.
- Support Project Management Lead in developing the slide packs for Advance Notice presentations to be made to Apraava Energy. and CLPH Investment Committee
- Post Advance Notice approval, prepare and seek approval for project specific due diligence budget
- Lead and co-ordinate with various cross-functions within Apraava Energy and CLPH on various technical aspects of project including but not limited to developing major equipment specifications and drawings, site surveys with technical analysis, grid connection status analysis, etc.
- Collate available information on the identified business opportunity; analyse information gaps and coordinate with peers and seniors to address the same
- Engage with 3rd party consultants for support on collating on site data and inputs required for due diligence
- Lead and co-ordinate with various cross-functions in Apraava Energy and CLPH on due diligence required for various techno-commercial aspects of the identified project opportunity
- Ensure timely delivery of techno-commercial due diligence reports and other proposal documents adhering to the project timelines as detailed by the Project Management Lead
- Develop, review, discuss and finalize comprehensive assumption data book for the given investment opportunity; provide clarifications to various stakeholders / shareholders on various assumptions during the investment review process
- Assist Line Manager in preparing various business case presentations / documents for approvals from Apraava Energy, CDPQ and CLP Hong Kong Management
- Lead and manage tender documentation from perspectives such as review of tender documents, participation in the pre-bid meetings, arranging the documentation for bid submission, etc.
- Support securing the development permits and licenses (as applicable) from relevant government authorities and regulators
- Be first point of contact with the counterparties on various aspects such as cross-functional co-ordination, technical negotiations (including contractual) and commercial evaluation and support the Project Management Lead in the commercial negotiations (including contractual) with the counterparties
- Keep track of developments in offshore space which is still in nascent stage in India and keep India Management abreast of the same
Support allied aspects of Project Management activities
- Keep track of various aspects of key components of the project such as new technology changes globally and locally
- Lead preparation of annual business development budget for business development activities pertaining to wind in consultation with supervisor keeping in mind the projects in pipeline and development models
- Support the Project Management Lead in project management activities and lead the vendor management activities
- Contribute to various other cross-functional initiatives at India and Group-level to improve internal processes and enhance system agility
- Ensure creation and maintenance of project documentation on a periodic basis
- Ensure audit preparedness by adhering to standardized business processes and supporting availability of all required documents
- Support in Internal reporting at India/ Group level- Monthly IEX presentation / MD update / RESC meeting, Quarterly PIO update, etc.
What We Do
Apraava Energy is India’s leading integrated energy solutions provider headquartered in Mumbai. It is jointly owned by the CLP Group —one of the largest investor-owned power businesses in Asia and La Caisse (formerly CDPQ), a global investment group. Founded in 2002, Apraava has evolved from being a single-asset business to a forward looking, climate-conscious organisation spread across 13 states in India. Its portfolio comprises ~3.4 GW of installed capacity which includes ~1200 MW of wind and 250 MW of solar energy projects, a 1320 MW coal-fired super critical power plant and two power transmission assets (~494 kms). In addition, four greenfield transmission projects (~500 kms of transmission lines and substations with over 10 GW of combined capacity), a wind project (300 MW) and two solar projects (550 MW) are under construction. The company has also forayed into Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) business and is executing orders of ~7.8 million smart meters in Assam, Gujarat, West Bengal, Himachal Pradesh, Rajasthan, Puducherry and Madhya Pradesh. Apraava Energy is among the handful of Indian power sector companies to commit to the SBTi and only the second in the sector to have them validated. The company aims to invest in low-carbon growth areas, including renewable energy, power transmission and distribution, as well as other non-generation, customer-focused energy businesses. Apraava is proud to be certified as a Great Place To Work® for the second consecutive year (Dec 2024 – Dec 2025), reflecting its commitment to fostering a workplace built on trust, performance, and positivity. In 2024, the company was also featured among the Top LinkedIn Companies in India. For more information, please visit: www.apraava.com
