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Land Manager
£55k - 65k per year
Renewable Energy
UK
England, United Kingdom
Permanent
Remote

Development Manager - Solar and BESS Projects (12 month Initial FTC)

Remote Working Setup with Periodic Team Meetings & Site Visits

Salary Dependent on Experience: Up to £65,000 + wider benefits package

 

Piper Maddox are collaborating with a leading name in the UK renewable energy industry on the growth of their project development team. This company has been a mainstay in the space for over a decade and have built up a highly successful team covering the full project lifecycle from inception, all the way through to the operation of utility solar and battery storage projects.

 

This company have over 1.5GW worth of projects in active development, and have also recently added to this pipeline with multiple successful M&A transactions. Amidst all the changes in the grid situation this year, our client has a number of protected connection dates and alongside their excellent funding, are a very stable option in the sector going forward.

 

Our client are looking to hire a Development Manager into their existing development function who would be responsible for the overall progression of their projects through the development process across the key elements of land, planning, and grid connection. The role is slightly more focused on the land piece, but experience across all fronts would be beneficial.

 

In this role you would be contributing to:

 

> The land transaction in it's later stages including the option to lease agreement, and being an IPP, this company would also require you to work on wayleaves and easements.

 

> Supporting on the management of the planning & consents process including representation at public consultation events and managing external planning consultants.

 

> Overall management of the project development including budgets, timelines, and stakeholder engagement.

 

This company are able to develop projects in the traditional greenfield manner, but also have a great track record in brownfield renewable energy development so you would have scope for broadening your experience across the sector.

 

Crucially, being an IPP, this company have a demonstrable track record in delivering their projects into construction and operation so you can rest assured you would see your projects come to fruition.

 

This role is an initial 12 month FTC with the idea being a permanent role on conclusion of this period. It would also be a remote position.

 

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