Development Project Manager - Energy

JR United Kingdom; Belfast; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Energy provider in Ireland and the UK is seeking a Development Project Manager based in Belfast. The role focuses on onshore wind and will involve stakeholder management, planning consents, and budget development for renewable projects. Candidates must have a degree in a related field and extensive experience in managing large-scale renewable projects.

Qualifications

• In-depth knowledge of the renewables industry.
• Experience managing multiple projects with resources.
• Understanding of the planning process in NI.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for obtaining planning consents and amendments.
• Manage planning compliance pre-construction.
• Commercial negotiation with stakeholders and project counterparties.

Skills

Project Management

Stakeholder Management

Risk Management

Planning Compliance

Budget Management

Education

Degree in Engineering, Environmental Science, or Project Management

Job description

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Posted:

31.05.2025

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15.07.2025

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Job Description:

My client is a leading Energy provider in Ireland and The UK and due to their ongoing success, they have a requirement for a Development Project Manager to be based in Belfast in their Belfast office.

This role has a primary focus on onshore wind, but it is expected Battery Storage, Hydrogen and the development of other technologies will also feature as part of the role.

Duties:

• Responsible for obtaining planning consents and amendments.
• Manage planning compliance pre-construction
• Responsible for all planning studies including visuals, EIA, and the management of consultants.
• Effective external stakeholder management including landowners, politicians, planners, third party consultants and specialists, utilities, local authorities, and other public bodies
• Effective internal stakeholder management including Senior Management, Corporate Development, Renewables Team, Renewables O&M Team and Regulation
• Responsible for resource assessments
• Input into optimised technology selection and site layout optimisation
• Commercial negotiation with stakeholders and project counterparties
• Responsible for risk and opportunity management and reporting on each project
• Input to regulatory consultations and lobbying
• Responsible for regular reporting on projects
• Develop and manage the budget for projects
• Understand and manage cash flow projections
• Project resourcing as required
• Input to due diligence of potential acquisition projects.

Requirements:

• Degree or equivalent qualification in the area of Engineering, Environmental Science, Project Management or similar.
• An in-depth knowledge of the renewables industry including thorough knowledge of technical and development work for large scale renewable projects.
• Demonstrable experience of managing multiple projects simultaneously, utilising large numbers of resources, including consultants and contractors.
• Experience and / or understanding of the planning process in NI.
• Full clean driving licence.

If you are interested in applying for this role, please click the link below or contact me directly on 0858666089 or email [emailprotected]