Development Manager - Homebased

GRIDSERVE is a forward-thinking, technology-enabled sustainable energy business and owns and operates one of the fastest growing EV charging networks in the UK. We are committed to delivering net zero transport at the speed and scale the climate crisis requires. Through our pioneering and multi award-winning Sun-to-Wheel platform: developing, delivering and operating world class customer-focused electric vehicle charging networks powered by solar energy and batteries. Everything we do is underpinned and connected by a technology-agnostic, proprietary data platform that grows and improves every day. The Development Manager is responsible for managing a pipeline of projects through the development process to construction. The role is accountable for project development budgets and programmes, and driving collaboration between multi-disciplinary stakeholders from Site Origination, Legal, Commercial, Engineering, H&S, Procurement and Delivery to achieve targets. It’s a compelling time to join the Development team and the wider business as we execute our roll out plans across our infrastructure types (Electric Hubs, Electric Forecourts and Solar PV)! Project Development Management Successfully manage a volume of projects through the pre-construction Development phases. Accountable for the cost, time and quality of assigned development projects. Collaborate effectively with internal and external stakeholders to execute the development process. Bring project leadership to a multi-disciplinary team to execute a project plan. Pipeline Scheduling, Risk and Quality Management Identify, manage and report risk across the project pipeline, ensuring predictability of programme and cost. Deliver on assigned annual targets for ‘Start on Sites’ within the allocated development budget. Effectively manage supply chain partners in permitting (planning), legal and grid connection design. Adhere to all company policies, procedures and business ethics, including anti-bribery policy, Health and Safety, Quality and Environmental Management (compliant with ISO 9001 and 14001). Experience overseeing key development activities in property development, EV Charging or a related sector. Proven track record of successfully achieving development milestones including consents, property legal agreements and co-ordination of a design process. Experience in managing a high-volume project pipeline, ideally to include a key institutional landlord portfolio. Project management – competent in managing programme, risk and quality across multiple projects. Ability and willingness to travel to GRIDSERVE sites when required. Competent at using Project Management software (including MS Projects). Full UK driving license. We ensure that all individuals are treated with fairness and respect in our hiring process, regardless of gender (including gender identity, gender expression, and gender reassignment), race (including colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin), religion or belief, marital or civil partnership status, disability, age, sexual orientation, pregnancy or maternity, trade union membership, or membership in any other legally protected category. Company culture & values We are passionate with an entrepreneurial spirit, hard-working but always find time to ‘let our hair down’. Risk mitigators We stack the odds in our favour by taking risks we have the ability to influence Our dedication extends to fostering an inclusive environment where employees are empowered and diversity is embraced. Financial benefits: competitive pay, share options, pension, and life insurance. Wellbeing and work life balance: 33 days annual leave inc. public holidays, remote and flexible working, generous maternity and paternity leave, excellent employee private health insurance, employee assistance programme, 24/7 GP access EV leasing salary sacrifice scheme, EV leasing referral, cycle to work scheme Growth: a dynamic, challenging and rewarding environment with excellent learning and development resources via our top inhouse LMS and exciting career progression opportunities!