Project Development Manager

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Location:

You'll be expected to spend 50% of your working week in one of the following locations:
Reading, London, Glasgow, Perth, Manchester

Salary: £50,000 - £65,000 + performance-related bonus + a range of benefits to support your finances, wellbeing and family.

Working Pattern: Permanent | Full Time | Flexible First options available

We are seeking a Project Development Manager to lead the development of Behind the Meter energy projects (predominantly solar), taking accountability for progressing opportunities from early-stage identification through to investment decision. The role combines project development responsibilities with a short-term secondment into Business Development, meaning this role will have a unique view of the full lifecycle of projects from supporting pipeline growth and origination of new opportunities through to managing projects through to investment decision and operations.

This is a high-impact role requiring strong commercial, technical and stakeholder management capability.

• Lead the development of BtM projects through early-stage feasibility, commercial structuring, and governance gates, ensuring readiness for investment decision and operations.
• Develop robust project propositions, including coordination of technical, commercial and financial inputs, and preparation of governance submissions.
• Manage client relationships and support the origination, qualification and progression of new opportunities during Business Development secondment.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams (engineering, commercial, legal, finance) to deliver high-quality, investable solutions aligned to customer needs.
• Ensure compliance with internal governance, risk management and approval processes throughout the project lifecycle.

• Proven experience in project development, project management or Business Development within energy, infrastructure or related sectors.
• Strong commercial acumen, with ability to assess project viability and contribute to commercial structuring and negotiations.
• Experience managing complex stakeholder environments, including customers, internal teams and senior decision-makers.
• Demonstrable ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and drive projects through structured governance processes.
• Degree-qualified (or equivalent experience) in project management, engineering, energy, finance or a related discipline.

Enjoy discounts on private healthcare and gym memberships. Wellbeing benefits like a free online GP and 24/7 counselling service. Interest‑free loans on tech and transport season tickets, or a new bike with our Cycle to Work scheme. As well as generous family entitlements such as maternity and adoption pay, and paternity leave.

SSE will make any reasonable adjustments you need to ensure that your application and experience with us is positive. We are dedicated to fostering an open and inclusive workplace where people from all backgrounds can thrive.