At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead exciting greenfield battery projects and manage all aspects of development.
- Company: Join a forward-thinking company focused on sustainable energy solutions.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, hybrid working, professional development budget, and private medical cover.
- Other info: Enjoy a dog-friendly office, regular team socials, and a commitment to diversity and inclusion.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in the renewable energy sector while developing your project management skills.
- Qualifications: Proven project management experience and understanding of UK planning processes.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 80000 £ per year.
Your Mission
As a Project Development Manager you will be responsible for leading a number of our greenfield battery projects through the development and pre‑construction phases. This is a hands‑on, project management role working at the heart of Field’s 3 GW+ GB battery storage portfolio. If you're looking for a place where you can work on real projects, and actually see the results of your work on the ground, this is it.
Key Responsibilities
- Project management of a portfolio of typically 2–3 BESS development projects including:
- Full ownership of all PM tools and accountability for programmes, budgets and risk registers;
- Chairing of weekly project meetings and coordination of core project team;
- Reporting and escalation.
- Management of the planning process for greenfield projects in order to submit planning applications and gain all necessary consents, including:
- Management of technical, environmental and planning consultants to deliver all assessments needed to support a planning application;
- Discharge of pre-commencement conditions and consent amendments;
- Stakeholder engagement.
- Land agreements, including:
- Supporting the legal and land teams to secure all necessary land agreements;
- Landowner engagement.
- Design
- Acting as Principal Designer and ensuring constructability of projects;
- Management of site investigations and environmental surveys to inform site design.
- Grid connections (desirable), including:
- General understanding of the grid application process;
- Stakeholder engagement with network operators.
- Support of the construction team on projects, including:
- Discharge of pre-commencement conditions and consent amendments;
- Securing any additional consents and permits.
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
Essential Skills
- Proven project management skills including ownership of programme schedules, risk registers and budgets
- Strong understanding of consenting regimes within the UK, environmental constraints and their impact on development
- Understanding of land agreements relevant to development projects
- Ability to manage consultants autonomously, including running tender exercises and managing consultant delivery
Benefits
- Salary: £60,000 - £80,000
- Participation in employee share scheme with shares vesting over four years
- Up to 10% company wide bonus based on company performance
- Hybrid working (blend of home and office working to suit individual needs)
- £2,000 per year to spend on professional development
- Private medical cover with Bupa from day one, with option to add family members
- Company pension with 8% contribution
- Enhanced parental leave: 6 months fully paid primary carer leave; 3 months fully paid secondary carer leave; 10 days fully paid leave for fertility treatment
- Co‑working office space in Shoreditch, London
- 1 month work from anywhere for those with a travel bug
- 1 day green leave to do something good for the environment
- Free lunch once a week
- Dog friendly office
- Mental health benefit providing equal and unrestricted therapy and resources
- Regular optional team socials designed to be inclusive for everyone
- Birthday carbon offset gift
Equality, Diversity & Inclusion
Diverse teams make better teams. Field is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment which is as representative as possible of our society. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, disability, gender expression, marriage/civil partnership status, pregnancy/maternity status, race, nationality, religion or belief, or sexual orientation.
Development Project Manager (GB) employer: Field Energy
Field is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment in the heart of London where you can lead impactful greenfield battery projects. With a strong focus on employee development, hybrid working options, and a commitment to equality and inclusion, we provide our team with the tools and support needed for personal and professional growth. Enjoy unique benefits such as a generous bonus scheme, private medical cover, and opportunities for meaningful environmental contributions, all while being part of a diverse and innovative team.
