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.