Project Development Manager

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.

Salary: 55K GBP/yr - 70K GBP/yr