Land Development Project Manager

Alexander Associates Technical Recruitment; London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A pioneering green energy company seeks a Project Development Specialist in London or Edinburgh, engaging in land development, planning, and stakeholder management for cutting-edge decarbonisation projects. With a focus on green hydrogen infrastructure, this role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the renewable energy sector.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience in project development for renewable energy.
• Strong experience in planning permissions and environmental/safety permitting.
• Proven skills in managing stakeholders in complex regulatory environments.

Responsibilities

• Oversee land development activities including site identification and stakeholder negotiations.
• Lead the planning application process and manage environmental permitting.
• Coordinate with internal teams to align development with operational needs.

Skills

Land acquisition

Stakeholder management

Environmental permitting

Project management

Education

BSc/MSc in Planning, Environmental Science, Surveying, or Engineering

Chartered status (RTPI or RICS)

Tools

Microsoft Office

GIS Mapping tools

Job description

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Alexander Associates has been exclusively mandated by a pioneering UK-based green energy company to identify and recruit a Project Development Specialist. This is a unique opportunity to join a dynamic and mission-driven team leading the development of cutting-edge decarbonisation projects across the UK, with a core focus on green hydrogen infrastructure.

You will play a critical role in land development, planning, environmental and safety permitting, and stakeholder management for large-scale renewable energy projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee land development activities including site identification, acquisition (lease/purchase), surveys, and stakeholder negotiations.
• Lead the planning application process and ensure all regulatory planning consents are obtained.
• Manage environmental and safety permitting (e.g., Hazardous Substance Consent, COMAH).
• Interface with regulatory bodies, consultants, and local stakeholders to support project delivery.
• Identify risks to project delivery and develop mitigation strategies alongside Project Managers.
• Coordinate with internal teams (Technical, Asset Management) to align development with engineering and operational requirements.
• Maintain up-to-date documentation including permits, contracts, and status reports.

About You

• Minimum 3 years of experience in project development for infrastructure, renewable energy, or related sectors (e.g. solar, wind, grid, water).
• Strong experience in land acquisition, planning permissions, and environmental/safety permitting in the UK.
• Background in Planning, Environmental Sciences, Land Development, or Surveying is ideal.
• Demonstrable experience supporting projects through pre-feasibility to investment committee approval.
• Comfortable managing multiple stakeholders and project elements across a complex regulatory landscape.
• Skilled in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Project) and GIS Mapping tools.

Preferred Qualifications

• BSc/MSc in Planning, Environmental Science, Surveying, or Engineering.
• Chartered status (RTPI or RICS) is advantageous but not essential.
• Prior exposure to hydrogen, low-carbon, or Net Zero infrastructure projects is highly desirable.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Project Management and Strategy/Planning

• Industries

  Services for Renewable Energy and Environmental Services

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