Project Development Manager

We are a UK-based Independent Power Producer (IPP) focused on developing, constructing and owning utility-scale solar PV and BESS projects .

We are seeking a Project Development Manager to lead projects from early-stage origination through to Ready-to-Build , managing the key land, planning, grid, technical and commercial workstreams.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead development of utility-scale solar and BESS projects from origination to construction readiness.
• Identify and manage key project risks, budgets, programs and development milestones.
• Manage relationships with landowners, planning authorities, DNOs/TOs, consultants and other stakeholders .
• Lead land acquisition, planning, environmental and grid connection processes.
• Coordinate technical studies, site assessments, layouts and project optimisation.
• Support project financial modelling, investment cases and commercial assessments.
• Manage external consultants and multidisciplinary project teams.
• Support procurement, financing, due diligence and transition into construction.
• Monitor UK planning, grid and energy-market developments relevant to the portfolio.

Requirements

• Experience developing UK utility-scale renewable energy or infrastructure projects .
• Strong experience in solar PV and/or BESS development.
• Good understanding of UK planning and grid connection processes.
• Strong project management and stakeholder management skills.
• Commercially minded with the ability to assess project viability and risks.
• Experience taking projects through to Ready-to-Build is highly desirable.
• Existing UK renewable energy, land, planning or grid network relationships would be advantageous.

What We Offer

• Opportunity to play a key role in a growing UK renewable energy IPP.
• Exposure to both solar PV and BESS .
• Significant ownership and autonomy across the development lifecycle.
• Competitive salary, benefits and performance-related incentives.

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