Technico - Commercial Project Developer

Join our dynamic team as a Technico - Commercial Project Developer, where you will play a pivotal role in shaping innovative marketing and sales strategies. We seek passionate individuals who thrive in collaborative environments and are eager to make a lasting impact.

Your mission will be to bridge the gap between technical expertise and commercial success. You will be responsible for developing and executing projects that drive customer engagement and enhance our market presence. If you have a strong educational background with a bachelor's degree and possess a keen analytical mindset, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

Responsibilities:

1. Project Feasibility, Economics and Investment Analysis

• Assess development opportunities for Service Stations and Shop, Food & Services (SFS) projects, including new developments, KDRB initiatives, major renovations and new business concepts.
• Participate actively in onsite meetings to define the scope of work together with Commercial Project Developer and Promoter
• Elaborate preliminary project design, review and finalise same with Retail and Project team and the Promoter
• Conduct comprehensive feasibility studies and evaluate the technical, operational and financial viability of proposed projects using appropriate investment metrics, including EBITDA, NPV, IRR, payback period and cash-flow analysis.
• Develop and maintain project financial models, ensuring that key business assumptions are properly validated, including volumes, margins, revenues, operating costs, capital expenditure and implementation timelines.
• Work closely with the Commercial Project Developer to ensure that commercial assumptions, negotiated terms, partnership proposals and market opportunities are accurately reflected in project evaluations.
• Work closely with the Commercial Project Developer with regards to project permitting process application and follow up
• Contribute to the development and continuous improvement of business models supporting Service Station and SFS development initiatives.

2. Project Development & Execution Coordination

• Prepare and maintain project charters and follow up on the approval process for development projects.
• Define project objectives, scope, business rationale, financial targets, milestones and key assumptions.
• Coordinate project kick-off activities and ensure alignment among all relevant stakeholders.
• Act as the focal point for the business case throughout the project lifecycle, ensuring alignment between approved assumptions and project execution.
• Work closely with the DEX Project Team throughout project development and execution to monitor progress and support delivery in line with approved project objectives.
• Track project progress against approved scope, budget, schedule and key milestones.
• Identify, escalate and support the resolution of issues that may impact project delivery, project economics or expected returns.
• Coordinate project review meetings with DEX, Finance, Commercial and other stakeholders, as required.
• Support project commissioning, operational handover and project closure activities.
• Ensure that all project documentation is properly maintained and available for future review and post-investment assessment.

. Investment Analysis, Reporting & Governance

• Maintain regular exchanges with the Regional Business Development Expert and other relevant stakeholders on project technical and financial assessments.
• Ensure that project risks, assumptions, financial evaluations and recommendations are clearly documented, justified and traceable.
• Control development budgets through AFEs, purchase requests and coordination with the Finance Department.
• Monitor approved investment budgets, expenditures, commitments and budget liquidation throughout project execution.
• Analyse variances between approved business cases and evolving project requirements and provide recommendations where necessary.

4. Portfolio Performance, Segmentation & Continuous Improvement

• Participate in Retail Network and SFS segmentation exercises in collaboration with relevant internal stakeholders.
• Translate segmentation outcomes into investment priorities, development roadmaps and project recommendations.
• Contribute to post-investment analysis for completed projects.
• Contribute to portfolio optimisation, network planning and development strategy through structured financial and operational analysis.
• Promote the continuous improvement of project evaluation methodologies, reporting processes and investment decision-making frameworks. 

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