At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead renewable energy projects across Wales, from planning to execution.
- Company: Join Nadara, a pioneer in sustainable energy and community engagement.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, bonuses, and a focus on professional growth.
- Other info: Flexible location with opportunities for travel and collaboration.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on communities and the environment through innovative energy solutions.
- Qualifications: 7-10 years in renewable energy development and strong project management skills.
The predicted salary is between 70000 - 70000 £ per year.
We’re Nadara. We work harmoniously with the power of nature and the communities around us to power lifetimes to come. We call our approach ‘living energy’. We don’t just produce renewable energy, we live it – recognising our relationship with the people touched by our business and supporting social, educational, cultural, and environmental initiatives that contribute to the development of the communities we work alongside.
Nadara is an innovative place to work. We work in a stimulating and challenging environment, where every day we explore the unknown with curiosity, make decisions with quality and take action and deliver with courage. For us diversity is a real value, and we encourage connecting different perspectives with respect.
The Welsh Development Manager will lead the development of a portfolio of renewable energy projects across Wales, including greenfield, co-development, acquisition and repowering opportunities. The role will be responsible for progressing projects from identification and feasibility through to planning consent and Ready to Build status. The role requires strong project leadership, commercial awareness, stakeholder management and strategic judgement.
Main Responsibilities:
- Delivering Impact: Lead the development of a portfolio of onshore renewable energy projects in Wales, taking responsibility for progressing projects safely, efficiently and in line with business objectives. Manage greenfield, acquisition, co-development and repowering opportunities, ensuring each project is assessed and progressed through a robust development process.
- Building Connection: Develop and maintain strong relationships with landowners, communities, local authorities, statutory consultees, politicians, regulators, industry bodies and other key stakeholders, acting as a trusted representative of Nadara in Wales.
- Demonstrating Care: Ensure environmental, social, community and landowner considerations are embedded into project decision-making, design evolution and development strategy.
Key Requirements:
- Typically 7–10 years' experience in renewable energy development, infrastructure development, environmental planning or a related sector.
- Proven experience managing complex development projects through feasibility, planning, consenting and development milestones.
- Strong understanding of the Welsh planning and consenting environment.
- Experience of onshore wind development is strongly preferred; experience of solar, storage or wider renewable infrastructure would also be beneficial.
Location: The role can be based in Cardiff or anywhere else in Wales and will require a good amount of travelling across the region and the country.
Salary Range: ABS 70k + variable bonus and benefits.
Welsh Development Manager in Cardiff employer: Nadara Limited
Nadara Limited is an excellent employer that champions a diverse and inclusive work culture, offering flexible working arrangements to support a healthy work-life balance. Employees benefit from opportunities for professional growth and development within the dynamic UK power market, making it a rewarding place to advance your career while engaging in meaningful regulatory advocacy.
