Head of Renewables Development

Duchy of Cornwall; Greater London; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading landed estate in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced renewables professional to develop a new clean energy line of business. This role involves overseeing projects from site identification through to pre-construction, aiming for 100MW of renewable capacity by 2035. You will engage with communities and manage land lease agreements with developers. Candidates must have at least eight years of experience in renewable energy and strong project management skills.

Qualifications

• At least eight years of experience in the renewable energy sector.
• Strong leadership skills with experience in project management.
• Ability to engage with communities and stakeholders effectively.

Responsibilities

• Lead renewable energy projects from site identification to pre-construction.
• Oversee delivery of smaller-scale projects through to operation.
• Manage land lease agreements with third-party developers.

Job description

London, Bath or Cornwall with regular travel across the whole estate

The Duchy of Cornwall is a dynamic future-focused landed estate dedicated to creating positive impact for people, places and the planet. Were passionate about creating transformative change for the communities we serve by building healthy, environmentally sustainable communities and supporting a thriving planet to build a better future together.

Were looking for an experienced renewables professional to build a new line of business in clean energy generation across Duchy of Cornwall land and property. Reporting to the Executive Director for Purpose, youll play a central role in helping us reach our provisional target of 100MW of installed renewable capacity by 2035, delivering projects that support a fair and affordable net zero transition for our tenants, communities and the country.

Youll lead projects from site identification and commercial evaluation through design, environmental assessment, community engagement, planning and development to pre-construction. For smaller-scale projects, youll oversee delivery through to operation, and youll also manage land lease agreements with third-party developers where appropriate. This role offers the chance to drive innovation, champion community benefit and bring forward emerging technologies with real potential to scale.

With at least eight years experien...