Project Development Manager - Solar & Battery StorageSalary Range: £65,000 - 75,000 DOE + Wider PackageLondon Office Location & Hybrid Working PatternPiper Maddox are currently working alongside a leading player in the renewable energy industry to add a Project Development Manager to their team. Our client have been a mainstay in the UK sector for over 10 years and are at the forefront of the clean energy transition with their groundbreaking track record in project development. This company specialize in the development of both TCPA and DCO level Solar and Battery Storage projects and currently have a multi-GW pipeline in active development. They have exciting plans to add a delivery and construction function to their team in the near future, thus transitioning into a full scale independent power producer. The crucial consideration in 2025 when it comes to project development hiring in the UK sector, is a company's readiness for the Gate2 submission deadline. This company have had excellent success in the planning market in recent times, so were in a great position for Gate2. You would be coming in to work on a well progressed pipeline in various stages of development, that are set to maintain strong grid connection dates.You would be joining up with a tight knit and collaborative team who work in a culture that is built off the sharing of knowledge and expertise. Their main focus is on working together to achieve a common goal of project success rather than favoring individual success. Their strong track record can be attributed to this strong team environment.They are looking to add a Project Development Manager to their team who will be working across multiple projects rather than being dedicated to one specific project. This is because there are some crucial responsibilities included in this role that set this particular position apart. The first element of this role lies in contributing to project development in key areas such as planning/consents, internal & external stakeholder management, and ensuring project viability on a development and commercial standpoint. These responsibilities could be described as your more "traditional" development tasks.The second part of this role is what differentiates this particular role. Our client is keen for someone with a strong commercial acumen to assess their current development process across projects and identify where it can be streamlined and optimized. This can apply to timelines, budgets, and general project efficiency. With their significant growth plans, they see their process evolving with their team as an important priority. This role would be a great fit for you if you have a good background in project development for renewable energy schemes, but also have a track record in improving external and internal processes within the project development lifecycle. Being able to discuss this experience in detail would stand you in great stead for this role!Apply to learn more!Piper Maddox is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

Role Overview This position involves leading the commercial side of energy transactions, particularly across the central and eastern U.S. market areas. The individual will be responsible for identifying, structuring, and executing revenue agreements tied to power assets, often involving renewable or merchant generation. A major emphasis will be placed on direct engagement with wholesale energy players - including utilities, public agencies, and corporate consumers - across key grid regions.Description Drive the origination and execution of structured energy agreements, with emphasis on long-term sales of power, grid services, and environmental attributes.Focus efforts in key U.S. transmission zones where the organization has operating or planned generation; foster and deepen relationships with strategic partners across the buying landscape.Identify and deliver creative offtake arrangements, including options, behind-the-meter contracts, basis-linked pricing mechanisms, and hub-settled deals.Work cross-functionally with regulatory, asset performance, and capital teams to align commercial strategies with broader investment priorities.Monitor opportunities through procurement channels, engage in bilateral outreach, and maintain a strong presence among market participants active in mid-to-long-term procurement of energy-related products.Evaluate market dynamics to guide decisions around site selection and counterparty targeting for new infrastructure deployment or acquisitions.Coordinate internal approvals and support legal execution of enabling documentation - including onboarding of new trading relationships and risk instruments.Re-engage existing customers and partners to optimize or revise legacy commercial arrangements.Maintain deep familiarity with market drivers and regulatory signals impacting energy trading and infrastructure valuation.Support M&A and greenfield development by contributing to financial assumptions, commercial diligence, and valuation modeling of revenue streams.Qualifications Undergraduate degree in a technical, business, or analytical field.5+ years of commercial experience in U.S. competitive power markets, preferably active in structured deals or utility-scale renewables.Well-developed network among load-serving entities, corporates (especially digital infrastructure and high-load operators), and energy traders.Proven track record negotiating commercial contracts tied to generation assets.Strong working knowledge of market design, regional constraints, forward pricing, and policy drivers that affect project bankability.Willingness to travel as needed for customer engagement and market coverage. Ideally, you also have…Prior involvement in environmental credit trading or capacity markets.Familiarity with renewable contract structures and common commercial risk allocation mechanisms (e.g., production thresholds, curtailment clauses, price shaping protections).

Community Relations Manager - Low CarbonLocation: Boston, Massachusetts Piper Maddox is working with a leading U.S.-based clean energy developer who is seeking a Manager of Community Relations to support its Low Carbon Generation initiatives. This is an opportunity to work directly with the Low Carbon Development team to drive project development and lead community engagement across natural gas projects nationwide. You'll support outreach efforts for the company's existing operating assets. You'll be part of an exceptional team, with the chance to work alongside experts in site development, public outreach, external affairs, and regulatory strategy. Responsibilities: Connect with community members, advocacy groups, chambers of commerce, and other key stakeholders.Build public support and awareness through messaging and engagement.Support ongoing development and operations of natural gas projects as part of the company's low-carbon portfolio.Shape community strategies with internal teams across development, public affairs, and regulatory functions. Requirements: 3-5+ years of experience in community relations, public affairs, or stakeholder engagement tied to infrastructure or energy development.Strong communication skills, public speaking presence, and emotional intelligence.Calm in emotionally charged situations.Based in the Greater Boston area-or willing to relocate. Benefits:Competitive base salaryPerformance-based annual bonusHealthcare coverage for employees, spouses, and dependentsHybrid work schedule (4 days in-office, Fridays remote)Meaningful work supporting natural gas, energy, and community development