Project Development Manager
Job in
City of London, Central London, Greater London, England, UK
Listed on 2026-09-09
Listing for:
The Green Recruitment Company
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-09-09
Job specializations:
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Engineering
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Management
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Project Development Manager – Solar & BESS
Location: UK
Employment: Full-time
Reporting to: Head of Development / Development Director
Role Overview
We are a UK-based Independent Power Producer (IPP) focused on developing, constructing and owning utility-scale solar PV and BESS projects.
We are seeking a Project Development Manager to lead projects from early-stage origination through to Ready-to-Build, managing the key land, planning, grid, technical and commercial work streams.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead development of utility-scale solar and BESS projects from origination to construction readiness.
- Identify and manage key project risks, budgets, programs and development milestones.
- Manage relationships with landowners, planning authorities, DNOs/TOs, consultants and other stakeholders.
- Lead land acquisition, planning, environmental and grid connection processes.
- Coordinate technical studies, site assessments, layouts and project optimisation.
- Support project financial modelling, investment cases and commercial assessments.
- Manage external consultants and multidisciplinary project teams.
- Support procurement, financing, due diligence and transition into construction.
- Monitor UK planning, grid and energy-market developments relevant to the portfolio.
Requirements
- Experience developing UK utility-scale renewable energy or infrastructure projects.
- Strong experience in solar PV and/or BESS development.
- Good understanding of UK planning and grid connection processes.
- Strong project management and stakeholder management skills.
- Commercially minded with the ability to assess project viability and risks.
- Experience taking projects through to Ready-to-Build is highly desirable.
- Existing UK renewable energy, land, planning or grid network relationships would be advantageous.
What We Offer
- Opportunity to play a key role in a growing UK renewable energy IPP.
- Exposure to both solar PV and BESS.
- Significant ownership and autonomy across the development lifecycle.
- Competitive salary, benefits and performance-related incentives.
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