At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead land acquisition and manage permitting processes for utility-scale solar projects.
- Company: Join a dynamic team focused on renewable energy development in San Antonio, TX.
- Benefits: Enjoy significant autonomy and the chance to influence project success directly.
- Other info: Travel up to 50% is required across project sites.
- Why this job: This role offers variety and the opportunity to work on impactful solar projects.
- Qualifications: Requires a Bachelor's degree in Engineering and 4 years of solar project development experience.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 80000 £ per year.
On-site in San Antonio, TX. Travel up to 50% as required across project sites and stakeholder meetings.
Your Opportunity
You will take ownership of land and early-stage project development activities across a growing pipeline of utility-scale solar projects. Working closely with internal technical, legal, and commercial teams, you will manage site identification, land agreements, permitting processes, and due diligence activities from origination through to late-stage development. This role offers significant variety, autonomy, and the opportunity to directly influence project success within a fast-moving development environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead land acquisition and site development activities across utility-scale solar projects.
- Conduct site identification, real estate research, and early-stage feasibility assessments.
- Manage landowner negotiations, leases, easements, ROW, and related agreements.
- Coordinate permitting processes across local, state, and federal jurisdictions.
- Oversee environmental, geotechnical, hydrological, and title due diligence activities.
- Support interconnection and transmission-related inputs in collaboration with engineering teams.
- Engage with consultants, legal teams, tax advisors, and EPC contractors to progress projects.
- Coordinate zoning, land use, and regulatory compliance activities across multiple sites.
- Manage stakeholder relationships including land agents, utilities, and regulatory bodies.
What You Bring
- Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Energy, or related field.
- 4 years' experience in solar project development or land acquisition (renewables preferred).
- Strong experience in land development, real estate negotiation, or land management roles.
- Proven ability to negotiate land agreements, easements, ROW, and related contracts.
- Strong understanding of permitting processes and jurisdictional requirements.
- Familiarity with environmental studies, title review, and land use planning.
- Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple complex workstreams simultaneously.
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills across technical and non-technical audiences.
Equal Employment Opportunity
We welcome applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of their ethnicity, race, gender, religious beliefs, sexual orientation, age, or whether or not they have a disability. If you require additional support, equipment or resources in order to participate in the job application or interview process, please let us know.
Project Development Manager in Leeds employer: Job Search Place Limited
Located in San Antonio, TX, this company focuses on developing utility-scale solar projects. They offer a collaborative environment with opportunities for professional growth and significant autonomy in project management.
