Senior Project Development Manager - BESS & Solar Europe

JR United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in renewable energy is seeking a Senior Project Development Manager to oversee BESS and Solar projects across Europe. The role involves managing development processes, collaborating with partners, and representing the company in various stakeholder engagements. Candidates should have a relevant degree and extensive experience in European markets.

Qualifications

• 7-10 years of relevant development experience in European markets.
• Experience in negotiating land agreements and managing planning processes.
• Additional language skills such as French, Dutch, German, or Finnish are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Proactively manage BESS development projects and collaborate with partners.
• Provide regular updates to senior leadership.
• Act as the primary contact with the project team of specialists.

Skills

Negotiation

Project Management

Market Analysis

Stakeholder Engagement

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Law, Land, Property, Planning, Environmental Studies

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Senior Project Development Manager - BESS & Solar Europe, London

Client: Leap29

Location: London, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

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Posted:

23.05.2025

Expiry Date:

07.07.2025

Job Description:

Senior Project Development Manager – BESS & Solar Europe

Leap29 is recruiting on behalf of a company with a strong pipeline of BESS projects across Europe, particularly in France, Netherlands, Belgium, Germany, Finland, and the UK.

As a Senior Project Development Manager, you will lead the development of BESS and Solar projects, requiring advanced knowledge of European markets for interconnection processes and co-development activities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Proactively manage BESS development projects and collaborate with partners.
• Provide regular updates to senior leadership.
• Act as the primary contact with the project team of specialists, consultants, and legal advisors.
• Identify new projects to add to the pipeline.
• Participate in site visits and community consultation events, representing the company.
• Attend stakeholder meetings to ensure project progression.
• Stay informed of market developments and industry news to identify risks and opportunities for the pipeline.
• Possess expert knowledge of Transmission and Distribution systems.

Your Profile:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Law, Land, Property, Planning, Environmental Studies, or related fields.
• Experience in European markets such as France, Netherlands, Belgium, Finland, or Germany.
• 7-10 years of relevant development experience.
• Skilled in negotiating land agreements and managing planning processes.
• Additional language skills in French, Dutch, German, or Finnish are a plus.

If you are interested in this opportunity, please send your CV to Rob Byrom.