Development Manager in London

Development Manager at Atlantica Sustainable Infrastructure Ltd

We are currently recruiting a Development Manager to join our team and contribute to key projects in a dynamic and collaborative environment. This role is part of a global team working toward common goals, operating as one company across all locations with shared responsibility and clear accountability.

Key ResponsibilitiesAcquisitions

Appraise project rights of acquisition opportunities working closely with the Business Development Team

Identify projects with good fundamentals and highlight key risks, as well as potential mitigation measures

Lead the technical internal and external due diligence phase and provide technical inputs as part of the investment appraisal process

Recommend acquisition opportunities to the UK Business Development and Leadership Teams

Development

Oversee development activities from site origination to ready‐to‐build status through existing Development Service Agreements

Manage developers to drive forward the development life cycle and ensure best practice project fundamentals are achieved

Conduct initial feasibility assessments across land, grid and planning to maximise project viability and economic returns

Optimise land requirements and review land agreements such as option and lease agreements

Review connection offers and ensure DSO / TSO milestones and requirements are satisfied to retain validity of connection agreement

Oversee the planning process alongside the developer and planning consultants to maximise consenting success and minimise onerous conditions

Build and maintain relationships with landowners, DSOs, TSOs, planning consultants and Local Planning Authorities (LPA)

Coordinate internal teams such as Corporate, Engineering, Financial and Legal to ensure successful and efficient development of projects

Track project milestones, programmes, budgets and risk logs to ensure visibility and control of development activities

Produce regular portfolio reports for internal reporting and decision making

Procurement & Construction

Following achievement of ready‐to‐build status, ensure smooth transition and handover to the internal procurement and construction teams

Continue to support Atlantica Project Manager during the pre‐construction and construction phases to retain land, grid, planning project rights

Ensure contractors and suppliers comply with the planning permission and lead the discharge of the planning conditions with the LPA

Education and Certifications

Bachelor\’s degree in Renewable Energy, Project Management or a related field

Project Management certification is desirable

Full UK Driving License

Experience and Technical Skills

5+ years of experience in the renewable energy sector, ideally in wind, solar PV and BESS projects

Proven track record in development and project management

Experience with landowners, DSOs, TSOs and LPAs in the UK

Familiarity with Development Services Agreements, M&A processes and construction requirements

Strong organisational and multitasking abilities

Excellent communication, interpersonal and reporting skills across a diverse range of stakeholders

Company CultureWe believe in a culture of trust, shared goals, and accountability. No matter where you are based, you are part of one team working toward the same mission.

Additional InformationSeniority level: Mid‐Senior levelEmployment type: Full-timeJob function: Engineering and Information Technology

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