Development Manager

Opportunity for an experienced PV Development professional to join one of the UK's most innovative utility-scale developers.

The Development Manager will play a key role in leading the front-end development of a >1GW pipeline of solar PV opportunities throughout the UK, managing processes from origination through landowner negotiation, permitting etc. to ready-to-build stage.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the origination of new development opportunities???? throughout the UK
• Work with grid connections team to identify viable sites
• Direct all planning applications, including the preparation, submission and management of required documents
• Developed strong relationships with a range of key stakeholders, including landowners, agents etc.
• Support the Director and senior management to realise the company's ambitious plans, with willingness to go beyond day-to-day responsibilities of the role

Requirements:

• Demonstrable success in leading the front-end development of UK renewable energy projects
• Proven ability to manage challenging stakeholders and to engage in high-level negotiations with landowners
• Excellent communication skills and desire to make an impact within a fast-paced environment and with an ambitious company
• Strong commercial awareness and skills, with a clear record of managing project budgets and overall financials closely