Project Development Manager, UK

Project Development Manager, UK

Would you like to be at the forefront of developing and managing solar power projects across the UK? Then come and join us!

[xxxxx] is a green company in exponential growth. During 2024, we have welcomed 280 new colleagues and are now more than 860 colleagues globally. We develop, construct, and operate solar, wind and Power-to-X project globally. Our core values are the foundation of everything we do: In it together, Trust and courage, Ambition, Excitement, Inclusion, and Agility.

Your new team

You will be joining [xxxxx] UK Limited, consisting of 20+ UK-based colleagues working principally from our office in Glasgow. We are a committed and motivated team where knowledge sharing, trust, and open dialogues describe the very core of our collaboration. You will have various interfaces with the other teams in the global business, have numerous opportunities to define your role, and grow as a professional.

Your new role

[xxxxx]’ focus in the UK to date has been on development of utility scale solar projects in the UK to date. Our strong pipeline of existing projects are at various levels of maturity and we’re looking for a proactive and driven Project Development Manager to join our UK team to support projects from the inception stage, through consenting and planning condition discharge and preparing them for construction readiness where you will work closely with our in-house EPC team.

You’ll manage and execute end-to-end project development activities, with potential to expand into other renewable technologies. This role is broad and hands-on, offering exposure across technical, commercial, legal, and planning functions.

Areas of Responsibilities

Project Management

• Develop and maintain detailed project plans and timelines
• Monitor project milestones and ensure alignment across internal and external stakeholders
• Support internal reporting and decision-making with clear project updates

Planning & Development

• Coordinate planning applications, environmental assessments, and technical studies
• Manage consultants across planning, environmental, engineering, and legal disciplines
• Ensure compliance with local planning policy and national renewable energy regulations
• Manage community and local stakeholder relations.

Grid Connection

• Manage grid connection offers and associated contracts with network operators
• Liaise with network operators to ensure project timelines and budgets can be delivered
• Oversee technical assessments and manage grid risk during development

Land & Legal

• Identify, assess, and secure suitable land parcels
• Lead negotiations for land agreements including leases, access rights, easements and licenses
• Build and maintain relationships with landowners and legal representatives

Commercial & Financial

• Prepare and manage development budgets
• Collaborate with finance team on project forecasting and cash flow planning
• Support the development and refinement of project financial models

Origination & Feasibility

• Conduct site screening and feasibility analysis using GIS and planning tools
• Research market trends and policy developments
• Prepare investment memos and opportunity assessments for internal review

Your profile

We’re looking for someone with a solid foundation in renewable energy development and a proactive, solution-driven mindset. Ideally, you bring:

• A degree in Engineering, Planning, Environmental Science, Law, Land, or a related field
• 2+ years’ experience in renewable energy or infrastructure projects
• Strong understanding of the UK project development lifecycle and planning process
• Experience negotiating land agreements for energy or infrastructure projects
• Excellent communication skills – able to convey complex information clearly, both in writing and speaking
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects under time and cost pressures
• A collaborative, diligent approach with strong attention to detail
• Fluency in English and a valid UK driving license

A background in UK-based renewable project development and stakeholder management, particularly through the consenting phase, will set you apart.

With us you get

A competitive package and benefits including 30 days annual leave plus bank holidays, and a cash back health plan for you and the family

• Salary sacrifice EV lease, cycle to work and pension scheme
• A collaborative, inclusive, diverse, and supportive culture where you can grow, develop, and contribute to a profitable, growing, and successful global group
• An entrepreneurial and agile approach to our work. In daily life, it means it is not far from thought to action, and when you are given a mandate, we trust in your abilities
• A shared vision for the green transition, and what we do as a company, we do together.
• Hybrid work options and flexible working hours
• Social events, network opportunities, and a yearly company trip where we connect, socialize, and promote an engaged and vibrant workplace together

The Company

[xxxxx] is a Danish privately owned company founded in 2004. We operate from the development, construction, operation, and selling of wind- and photovoltaic (PV) farms on land as well as offshore globally. Further, we work with the development of future energy solutions, e.g. Power-to-X. We have a solid collaboration with local stakeholders and want to involve all parts of the process.

We now have more than 860 employees with 43 nationalities represented in 22 countries and 30 offices. We all work for our common goal to be the most innovative company within the green transition and to create The Power of Tomorrow, Today. Read more about our work here or follow us on LinkedIn

Apply now

Location: Glasgow, UK and hybrid

Reporting to: Adam Spearey, Director, [xxxxx] UK Limited

Application: You do not need to upload a cover letter for this position, but you are welcome to add a short text in your CV on why this position is interesting. Please be aware that [xxxxx] does not receive applications via e-mail or LinkedIn messages. To be considered for a job, we kindly ask you to upload your CV directly via the "apply" button on the right.

Deadline: We evaluate applications continuously, and we will close the job posting when we have found the right candidate, so please send your application as soon as possible.

Contact person: Kerstin Wöller, Talen Acquisition Partner, [xxxxx] We look forward to receiving your application!

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Our working environment is built on mutual respect for the varied strengths and talents of our employees, with a flat hierarchy and entrepreneurial thinking at its foundation. Our employees value our flexible working culture, permitting better reconciliation of work and personal life. We are a team, whether it is in the workplace, on our company trips or during our weekly company training sessions. At [xxxxx], you will not only gain great colleagues, but also new friends from every corner of the globe.