Senior Development Manager

We are Lightsource bp – and we’re on a mission to become a global leader in onshore renewables, anchored by our proven track record in solar development.

For over a decade we’ve been actively working to diversify the way our world is powered with sustainable and responsible renewable power. We work to safely deliver affordable, reliable, large-scale onshore renewable and energy storage solutions to help the world decarbonise.

Our growing business is constantly innovating and investing to help drive the energy transition. Our people and projects are focused on supporting long‑term sustainable growth and energy security.

Lightsource bp was fully acquired by bp in 2024.

In this role,you’llbring the necessaryexpertiseand relevant industry contacts to contribute to the rapidgrowthof our UKand Ireland Development operations.

Youwillautonomously manage a pipeline of projects from an early stage through to financial close, ensuring they are bankable and ready for investment inline with business targets. Alongside project development,you’llmanage,createandupdateprocessesthatbenefitthe team and business, taking initiative to improve Lightsource bp’s efficiency,productivity and competitive edge

• Drive development and close transactions in a well-forecasted,timely manner that exceeds
  
  Lightsourcebp’s margin requirements by coordinating different work streams and internal departmental resource: planning, PPA, technical, commercial engineering, procurement, legal, grid, and delivery
• Bridge the relationship with all relevant stakeholders including DNO, landowners, TA, EPC and ICP and internalresourceto ensure competent negotiations on land rights, deeds, permits, DNO offers, planning, construction contracts and PPA where required.
• Oversee projects effectively – leading meetings and communications and directing stakeholders to ensure maximum efficiency. Thisrequiresa high levelofaction-orientated, clear communication at all times,including weekly and monthly meetings/reporting to peers, projectteamandExecutives
• Run financial models and use price indicators to negotiate commercial terms which meet Lightsource bp’s margin requirements.
• Regularly update and provide clear forecasting of project cashflows in line with budget forecasts.
• Liaise with all relevant stakeholders to obtain the informationrequiredto independently writeand present formal budget requests to Executive Management Committee and Investment Committee.
• Understand and negotiate solutions to property reports involving legal team where necessary.
• Understand and negotiate commercial issues in ICP and EPC contracts supporting the delivery and construction team where necessary.
• Represent Lightsourcebpat community and company events, conveying our business and development acumen in a professional manner while enforcing company strategies.
• Provide proficient line management to up to1-2staff membersasrequired,including regular 1-2-1’s, appraisals and setting personal development goals

• Strong breadth of knowledge across full solar development life cycle
• Knowledge of Option to Lease/ land rights agreements is essential
• Understanding of grid & knowledge/relationships with UK DNOs is essential
• Understanding of project finance and financial modelling terms
• Strong written and verbal English language
• Understanding of renewables industry, energy and environmental issues in UK and EU
• Reasonable understanding of Private Wire and Corporate PPAs

• Degree in related discipline desirable

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in Solar and BESS development
• Strong track record of closing deals and contracts
• Developing and managing work-related projects, deadlines and resources across cross-functional teams is a must
• Experience in M&A is beneficial

• Team player with ability to forge long term professional relationships with third parties
• Ability to work autonomously and take initiative to independently problem solve
• Highly adaptable withabilityto learn quickly and work to tight deadlines.
• Ability to take the lead in situations that require a strong voice to close issues
• Excelle…