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Project Development Manager

Job description

​We are a UK-based Independent Power Producer (IPP) developing commercial & industrial (C&I) renewable energy projects, including rooftop and ground-mounted solar PV, BESS and integrated energy solutions. We are seeking a Project Development Manager to lead projects from initial site identification and customer engagement through to construction readiness and delivery.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead development of C&I solar PV, BESS and hybrid energy projects.

  • Identify and assess suitable commercial and industrial sites.

  • Manage relationships with corporate customers, landlords, developers, property owners and other stakeholders.

  • Lead site due diligence, feasibility studies, planning, grid connection and technical assessments.

  • Develop project layouts, capacity assessments and initial project economics.

  • Support customer proposals, commercial structuring, PPAs and energy-as-a-service solutions.

  • Manage external consultants and contractors through the development process.

  • Coordinate legal, planning, technical and commercial workstreams.

  • Identify and manage project risks, budgets and development programmes.

  • Support investment approvals, financing, procurement and transition into construction.

Requirements
  • Experience developing UK C&I renewable energy or infrastructure projects.

  • Strong experience in commercial/industrial solar PV and/or BESS.

  • Understanding of UK planning, grid connection and property processes.

  • Strong commercial awareness and ability to assess project viability.

  • Experience working directly with corporate customers or commercial property stakeholders is highly desirable.

  • Strong project management, negotiation and stakeholder management skills.

  • Ability to manage multiple projects from origination through to delivery.

What We Offer
  • Opportunity to play a key role in growing a UK C&I renewable energy platform.

  • Exposure to solar, BESS and integrated energy solutions.

  • Significant ownership across the project development lifecycle.

  • Competitive salary, benefits and performance-related incentives.