Energy & Carbon Project Developer

Redstone Search Group; Warrington; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology organization is seeking a Senior Project Developer for as-a-Service energy transition projects in Europe, ideally located in the UK or Spain. The role involves managing the project lifecycle, coordinating teams, and ensuring regulatory compliance. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in Engineering and at least 5 years of experience in energy project management. This position offers a hybrid work model, empowering you to lead and innovate.

Benefits

Mentorship and hands-on experience

Opportunities for growth

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in energy project development or management.
• Proven experience across all phases of project development.
• Fluent in English; additional European languages are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead the full development lifecycle of energy transition projects.
• Identify and secure project sites, manage permitting processes.
• Negotiate and manage contracts with EPCs, suppliers, and service providers.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder coordination

Communication

Organizational abilities

Microsoft Office tools proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Job description

At ABB, we help industries outrun - leaner and cleaner. Here, progress is an expectation - for you, your team, and the world. As a global market leader, we’ll give you what you need to make it happen. It won’t always be easy, growing takes grit. But at ABB, you’ll never run alone. Run what runs the world.

This Position reports to:

Energy & Carbon Business Line Global & Americas Operations Manager

Senior Project Developer – as-a-Service Projects (Europe)

At ABB, we help industries outrun – leaner and cleaner. Here, progress is an expectation – for you, your team, and the world. As a global market leader, we’ll give you what you need to make it happen. It won’t always be easy, growing takes grit. But at ABB, you’ll never run alone. Run what runs the world.

Business and Division Description

Electrification Service Division – Energy & Carbon Service (ECS) Business Line

Location

This role is based in Europe, with a preferred location in the UK and Spain. The work model is hybrid. #LI-hybrid

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the full development lifecycle of as-a-Service energy transition projects for commercial and industrial customers.
• Identify and secure project sites, manage permitting and interconnection processes, and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams and external stakeholders to ensure project viability and readiness.
• Oversee project development schedules, budgets, and risk mitigation strategies.
• Negotiate and manage contracts with EPCs, suppliers, and service providers.
• Act as the primary customer contact during development and support execution through to commercial operation.
• Ensure compliance with safety, quality, cost, and schedule objectives throughout the project lifecycle.
• Provide regular reporting to internal and external stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering from an accredited university.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in energy project development or management, ideally in storage, microgrids, or electrification infrastructure.
• Proven experience across all phases of project development, including permitting and interconnection.
• Strong project management and stakeholder coordination skills.
• Excellent communication and organizational abilities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools.
• Willingness to travel across the EU; fluent in English (additional European languages are a plus).
• Preferred: Experience in FEED to commissioning, familiarity with European permitting, and leading multidisciplinary teams.

What’s in it for you?We empower you to take the lead, share bold ideas, and shape real outcomes. You’ll grow through hands-on experience, mentorship, and learning that fits your goals. Here, your work doesn’t just matter—it moves things forward.

Call to action

Guide the future. This is where innovation accelerates, industries are reimagined, and your impact powers the world ahead. Run What Runs the World.

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We value people from different backgrounds. Could this be your story? Apply today or visit careers.abb to read more about us and learn about the impact of our solutions across the globe.

We value people from different backgrounds. Could this be your story? Apply today or visit www.abb.com to read more about us and learn about the impact of our solutions across the globe.

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