Project Development Specialist
- Posted 23 May 2025
- Salary Competitive Salary (DOE)
- LocationLondon
- Job type Permanent
- Discipline Renewable Energy & Infrastructure, Sustainability
- ReferenceLC-4231907025
Job description
Are you passionate about tackling climate change and accelerating the UK’s transition to clean energy? We’re looking for a Project Development Specialist to lead land development, planning, and permitting workstreams for cutting-edge green hydrogen infrastructure projects.
This role offers the chance to work on some of the UK’s most innovative decarbonisation initiatives—supporting the shift to net zero across heat, power, transport, and industry.
What You’ll Be Doing:
Oversee land development, acquisition, surveys, and relationship-building
Lead planning consent and environmental/safety permitting processes
Manage stakeholder communication with regulators, consultants, and local communities
Identify and mitigate risks with project managers and technical teams
Support investment committees and contribute to project documentation and reporting
What We’re Looking For:
3+ years’ experience in renewable project development (solar, wind, or hydrogen)
Strong knowledge of UK land, planning, and permitting processes
Background in planning, environmental, or surveying (Chartered status preferred)
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and GIS mapping tools
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
What You'll Get:
Meaningful work on nation-leading decarbonisation projects
Significant autonomy and ownership over your work
Regular access to senior management
Benefits including private pension, healthcare, wellness days, gym access, and more