GB Project Development Lead

GB Project Development Lead

Department: Dev Con

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: UK - London

Compensation: £88,000 - £100,000 / year

Your Mission

As our GB Project Development Lead, you’ll be at the heart of delivering Field’s 4 GW+ battery storage portfolio. This is a senior, hands‑on role where you’ll have the freedom to run your own projects while helping the wider team grow. If you're looking for a place where you can actually see the results of your work on the ground, this is it.

This is a big and varied role with plenty of room to make your mark. Your day‑to‑day will responsibilities will generally include:

You’ll be the Project Manager for 1–2 of our large, transmission‑scale battery projects. This means you’ll:

• Take full ownership: You’re in charge of the project schedules, budgets, and risk registers, and you’ll make sure health and safety (HSE) is always front and center.
• Navigate the planning process: You’ll lead the consenting process—everything from managing applications and engaging with councils and local communities, to keeping our external consultants on track.
• Secure the land: You’ll work with the land team to make sure all the right agreements are in place and acting as the main point of contact for landowners.
• Manage the design: You’ll use your knowledge of batteries and electrical design to review project plans, making sure they’re safe and buildable.
• Lead the team: You’ll coordinate your project team, including hiring the right external experts, making sure the team delivers to meet your project deadlines.

You’re not just working on your own projects; you’re a leader in the GB Development team. This means you’ll:

• Be a mentor: You’ll manage a few of our Project Managers, acting as the person they go to when they hit a technical problem or programme conflicts.
• Set the standard: You’ll help the team apply lessons learned and continually improve - this will cover everything from our planning applications and designs to our reporting and processes.
• Be the planning expert: You’ll be the go‑to for planning advice across the business, especially helping our construction team figure out how to amend designs without slowing things down.
• Have the honest conversations: You aren’t afraid to step in and manage performance, whether that’s with our own team or the consultants we hire.

You’ll also have a seat at the table when it comes to deciding how Field grows. You’ll:

• Shape our future: You’ll use what you’re learning and hearing on the ground to define our overall development strategy.
• Watch the big picture: You’ll keep an eye on budgets and risks across the whole portfolio to make sure we’re staying consistent and smart with our spending.
• Stay ahead of the curve: You’ll keep up with what’s happening in the battery world—new tech, market shifts, and revenue updates—and explain what it means for our projects.

The skills you’ll need

• 4+ years in project development and consents, ideally within the renewable energy sector.
• Project management skills, including experience in project schedules, budgets, and risk registers.
• Strong understanding of UK consenting regimes (including environmental assessments).
• Experience managing project teams and the leadership skills.
• Experience managing external consultants and engaging with stakeholders.
• General understanding of grid, design, and land elements of development in order to manage inputs from technical specialists.
• Personable approach and experience keeping project stakeholders on side (e.g. landlords, network operators). You should also have experience reporting to senior team members accurately and succinctly.
• BESS experience highly desirable.

Package Details

Salary: £88,000 - £110,000

We’re offering a competitive compensation package, including participation in our employee share scheme which rewards all employees for the growth of the business. You’ll be awarded shares when you join, which will vest over four years – and as the business grows in size and value, so will your shares.

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