Head of Sustainable Asset Development

The Green Recruitment Company; London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in renewable energy is seeking a Head of Sustainable Asset Development in London. This role involves overseeing the development of solar and wind projects, managing a team, and driving commercial decisions. Candidates must have extensive experience in renewable energy and a proven track record in project management, leadership, and excellent interpersonal skills.

Qualifications

• 10-15 years experience in renewable energy or related fields.
• Proven track record in managing teams and projects.
• Experience with utility-scale solar and wind energy.

Responsibilities

• Identifying new solar and wind development opportunities.
• Managing the Development team in the UK.
• Negotiating legal documentation for investments.

Skills

Leadership

Negotiation

Commercial acumen

Interpersonal skills

Project management

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The Green Recruitment Company

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London, United Kingdom

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Posted:

02.06.2025

Expiry Date:

17.07.2025

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Job Description:

Job title: Head of Sustainable Asset Development

Location: London, England, United Kingdom (On-site)

TGRC is working with a global renewable energy developer, owner, and operator. They are looking for a Head of Sustainable Asset Development to oversee global development for solar, wind and BESS across multiple different global geographies.

Responsibilities

Identifying new solar, battery, and wind development opportunities alongside working with the Exec Management team to unearth new opportunities for growth;

Management of the Development team based in the UK;

Delivery of the necessary agreements and permits including legal, planning and environmental consents;

Overseeing and implementing the development process;

Coordinate external consultants supporting to delivery of Technical, Legal and Planning processes;

Negotiation of legal documentation for investments, taking responsibility for making commercial decisions;

Liaising with internal and external advisers and intermediaries on investments, keeping deals moving and driving through to completion

Maintaining regular communication with the CEO, attending board meetings and liaising with other stakeholders regarding deal prospects and progress;

Liaising with and managing relationships with all relevant stakeholders, grid operators, landowners and other relevant stakeholders to successfully negotiate key contracts such as land rights, permits, PPAs grid offers, etc

The Individual

Proven track record (at least 10-15 years experience);

Ability to build and manage a team;

Commercially astute with an entrepreneurial can-do/will-do attitude

Utility-scale solar and wind energy experience is mandatory;

Ability to understand the key commercial aspects of energy projects as well as be able to articulate key commercial, technical and legal risks for projects and their potential impact on investor returns

Excellent contacts leading to a strong origination base

Proactive and highly motivated; a self-starter who can take ownership of key tasks and always looks for better and more efficient ways to do things

An interest in the energy investment sector as well as developments in the energy markets more generally

Precision and attention to detail

Excellent interpersonal skills; ability to deal with people at all levels

Ability to communicate clearly and concisely – verbally and in writing

Demonstrable track record at managing multiple workstreams concurrently and delivering on tight deadlines

Flexible attitude and willingness to evolve with the business

Integrity and honesty

In conclusion, be part of an organisation to drive the renewable energy revolution and contribute to a sustainable future.