Take ownership of a selection of onshore wind and solar projects from origination handover stage through to late stage (planning consent, grid contracted, land secured, commercially optimised)
Lead and line manage a number of project developers and other key team members
Ensure strict alignment of assigned projects with internal investment criteria and project programme targets
Support, oversee and implement consenting strategies for a variety of projects across UK jurisdictions
Manage planning applications, EIA processes, and coordinate external consultants
Lead project/regional-level stakeholder engagement, including local authorities, statutory consultees, and communities
Lead project-level grid connection strategy, working with grid engineers on interfaces with TOs, and DNOs
Coordinate technical inputs including layout design, yield assessments, and technology assumptions
Support financial modelling, lead on project budgeting, and project valuation tracking
Identify and implement commercial optimisation opportunities (capex/opex, contracting, land agreements)
Lead on the preparation of project investment papers for gate approvals and budget investment committees
Take ownership for assigned projects, the implementation and continuous improvement of development processes, including risk management, programme tracking, and cost control
Ensure a structured and well-documented handover of assigned projects to EPC, Project Delivery, or internal investment teams

Demonstratable experience and track record in UK renewable energy project development
Degree in Engineering, Environmental Science, Planning, or related field
Proven track record progressing commercial scale projects through key development milestones
Direct experience in progressing projects through the UK planning system (TCPA, NSIP, Section 36 consents), grid connection process, EIA and environmental constraints
Experience across both onshore wind and solar PV
Commercial awareness with experience of managing challenging projects, contract negotiations, cost management processes
Understanding of CfD auctions, and route to market considerations is an advantage
Strong project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects and workstreams simultaneously
Experience working on complex projects, with the ability to identify risks and develop practical mitigation strategies
Organised and pragmatic, with a solution-oriented approach to problem-solving
Strong stakeholder engagement skills, experience working with landowners, local authorities and consultees, internal multidisciplinary teams
Excellent communication skills, both written (reports, presentations, applications) and verbal
Proven risk management and problem-solving
Ability to make decisions considerate of technical, legal, commercial, consenting influences
Strong attention to detail combined with the ability to see the bigger picture across a project lifecycle
In possession of the right to work in UK

Innovative and fast-changing market and working environment
Hybrid Working
Private Health Insurance
Life Assurance Cover
Company Pension Scheme
Flexible Working Environment
Yearly Discretionary Performance Bonus Scheme
Mental Health First Aid support
Employee Assistance Programme which provides all employees with 24/7 access to telephone and online counselling
Access to an online benefits portal which includes travel and shopping discounts, healthy living advice & a financial well-being resource bank

Lead Renewables Developer

Key skills