Project Development Manager – Solar & BESS

The Opportunity

A large international energy company that's growing its UK renewables pipeline is looking for a Project Development Manager to lead utility-scale solar and battery energy storage (BESS) projects.

You'll own projects from origination to Final Investment Decision, covering greenfield sites and acquisitions, and work closely with engineering, construction, commercial and asset teams. The role is flexible across the company's Midlands and London locations.

The Role

• Lead development of utility-scale solar and BESS projects through to FID
• Oversee land agreements, permitting, environmental assessment, stakeholder engagement and grid connections
• Lead design and consenting, including planning applications, appeals and discharge of conditions
• Manage consultants, development partners and contract developers against budget and programme
• Support acquisitions with technical and development due diligence
• Track regulatory, planning and market changes and improve development processes

About You

• Experience developing utility-scale renewable projects, ideally solar and storage
• Knowledge of every development stage up to FID, with projects delivered through key milestones
• Understanding of UK and/or Irish planning and permitting
• Strong project, stakeholder and commercial skills, including project finance awareness
• Desirable: land agreement negotiation, due diligence and solar or storage technical expertise

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary
• Private medical and dental cover
• Enhanced pension with employer contributions up to 12%
• 26+ days' holiday with buy/sell scheme, flexible working and family-friendly policies

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To apply or find out more, contact Shaun at shaun.silva@gaia-search.com