Project Development Manager in Fraserburgh

Join Great British Energy and be part of powering the UK's Clean Energy Future. At GBE, we're not just building an energy company - we're shaping the future of the UK's energy landscape. Our mission is clear:

• Drive clean energy deployment across the UK as a strategic developer, investor, and owner of renewable projects.
• Deliver benefits for communities and taxpayers, ensuring the clean energy transition creates jobs, boosts local economies, and increases public ownership.
• Focus on innovation, sustainability, and impact, working on projects that matter - from large-scale national renewable investments to empowering local and community energy initiatives.

Joining GBE means:

• Purpose-driven work: Be part of a national effort to accelerate the clean energy transition.
• Career growth: Opportunities to develop expertise in cutting-edge energy technologies and strategic investment.
• Collaboration and flexibility: Work with passionate professionals in a dynamic, forward-thinking environment.

If you want to make a real difference and help power a greener, fairer future for the UK, GBE is the place for you. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and communities. If you require reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know.

About the Role:

Great British Energy is looking for a Project Development Manager to join our GBE Onshore Energy Team. This role will play a key part in contributing to projects, objectives, and wider organisational goals. The Project Development Manager is responsible for leading renewable energy projects from origination through planning consent and into construction readiness. The role will manage all aspects of project development including land, grid, planning, environmental assessment, stakeholder engagement, commercial management and governance activities. The postholder will act as the principal coordinator for multidisciplinary project teams, ensuring projects are delivered safely, efficiently, on programme and within budget whilst meeting company governance requirements.

Project Development Leadership:

• Lead development of, typically, up to 3 onshore wind, solar PV and BESS projects.
• Manage projects through defined governance gates.
• Develop and maintain project execution plans.
• Coordinate project budgets, schedules and risk management activities.
• Drive projects towards planning consent and Final Investment Decision (FID).

Land & Stakeholder Management:

• Support negotiation of option agreements, leases and land rights.
• Manage relationships with landowners and development partners.
• Coordinate community and stakeholder engagement activities.
• Liaise with local authorities, statutory consultees and government bodies.
• Manage project communications and consultation programmes.

Planning & Environmental Management:

• Manage Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) activities.
• Coordinate environmental consultants and technical specialists.
• Oversee production of planning applications and supporting studies.
• Ensure compliance with planning and environmental regulations.
• Manage consent strategy throughout project development.

Grid & Technical Development:

• Coordinate grid connection applications and negotiations with the Grid Manager.
• Manage engineering and feasibility studies with the Engineering Team.
• Drive project design development and optimisation.
• Work with the Engineering Team to ensure projects remain technically deliverable and constructable.
• Support implementation of Safe by Design principles.

Commercial & Financial Management:

• Manage development expenditure against approved budgets.
• Support preparation of business cases and governance submissions.
• Contribute to financial modelling and project valuation activities.
• Manage consultant and framework contracts.
• Support procurement activities and contractor engagement.

Governance & Reporting:

• Produce project reports for senior management and governance forums.
• Maintain project risk registers and mitigation plans.
• Ensure compliance with company governance procedures, including the Project Governance Framework.
• Escalate critical issues and decisions promptly.
• Monitor project KPIs and development progress.

Qualifications and Experience:

Essential Experience:

• Considerable experience in renewable energy project development.
• Track record of delivering projects through planning and consent stages.
• Experience managing multidisciplinary consultants.
• Experience working with landowners, planning authorities and grid operators.
• Strong project management and commercial management skills.
• Experience managing project budgets and schedules.

Desirable Knowledge:

• Good knowledge of the UK planning systems, with experience of working with at least one of the planning systems.
• Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA).
• Grid connection processes.
• Land agreements and development contracts.
• Renewable energy technologies including:
• Onshore wind
• Solar PV
• Battery storage
• Project governance and risk management processes.

Qualifications:

• Degree in Engineering, Planning, Environmental Science, Geography, Property, Energy or related discipline.
• Project Management qualification (APM, PRINCE2 or equivalent) desirable.
• Professional / Chartered status (or working towards) desirable: MRTPI, MRICS, CEnv, CEng, MAPM.

Personal Qualities:

• Takes ownership, shows confidence in decision-making, and is willing to challenge constructively.
• Focuses on delivering meaningful outcomes and making a positive, lasting impact.
• Works collaboratively, valuing different perspectives and building inclusive relationships.
• Proactive and adaptable, with a curiosity to explore new ideas and improve ways of working.
• Resilient and resourceful in a fast-paced environment.

What We Offer:

• Competitive base salary.
• Performance-related bonus scheme.
• Excellent pension scheme.
• 4x salary life assurance.
• Group income protection.
• 38 days annual leave.
• Flexible working arrangements.
• Ongoing professional development and training.
• Supportive, inclusive working environment.

How to Apply:

For further information please contact:

• Robbie Nelson
• Lead Sourcing Specialist

Application Close Date: 12th August.