Lead Project Developer Solar & BESS UK Market Entry

Baker Street Recruitment; Remote; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An international renewable energy investor is seeking an experienced Lead Solar Development Manager to build a leading UK solar portfolio from the ground up. This role involves defining and executing the greenfield solar strategy, managing stakeholder relationships, and advising on market dynamics. The candidate should have hands-on experience with UK greenfield projects and possess strong commercial acumen. This remote position offers flexibility and attractive remuneration aligned with long-term success.

Benefits

Location flexibility

Strategic autonomy

Impact and growth

Attractive remuneration

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience delivering UK greenfield projects through to Ready-to-Build (RTB).
• Strong knowledge of UK planning, grid, and land processes.
• Skilled in navigating complex regulatory environments.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute the UK greenfield solar development strategy.
• Identify, assess, and secure sites for development.
• Build and manage relationships with stakeholders.
• Oversee project progression to Ready-to-Build.
• Advise investors on UK market dynamics.

Skills

Proven solar developer

UK planning knowledge

Stakeholder management

Negotiation skills

Autonomous working

Job description

This is a remote position.

Pioneering Greenfield Solar Development for an International Investor

Are you ready to take full ownership of building a leading UK solar portfolio from the ground up

An international renewable energy investor is entering the UK market and is seeking an experienced Lead Solar Development Manager to drive its greenfield solar (and potential co-located storage) pipeline.

This is a rare opportunity to shape the development strategy establish partnerships and lead site origination and delivery for a long-term investor with deep capital and a global track record in renewables.

The Role

As the Lead Developer you will:

• Define and execute the UK greenfield solar development strategy from inception.
• Identify assess and secure sites leading on land acquisition grid connection and planning consents.
• Build and manage relationships with landowners consultants local authorities and grid operators.
• Oversee project progression from site origination through to Ready-to-Build (RTB).
• Advise investors on UK market dynamics policy and commercial opportunities.
• Develop the UK development platform with scope to build and manage a local team as the portfolio grows.

Requirements

• A proven solar developer with hands‑on experience delivering UK greenfield projects through to RTB.
• Commercially astute with strong knowledge of UK planning grid and land processes.
• Entrepreneurial and self‑directed. Comfortable working autonomously and taking ownership of market entry and development strategy.
• Skilled in stakeholder management negotiation and navigating complex regulatory environments.
• Excited by the opportunity to shape a new market presence backed by committed long‑term capital.

Benefits

• Location flexibility: Work from anywhere in the UK with travel as required.
• Strategic autonomy: Set the direction and priorities for UK solar development.
• Impact and growth: Build the foundations of a UK platform for a global renewables investor.
• Attractive remuneration and performance incentives aligned with long‑term success.

Required Skills: A proven solar developer with hands‑on experience delivering UK greenfield projects through to RTB. Commercially astute with strong knowledge of UK planning grid and land processes. Entrepreneurial and self‑directed. Comfortable working autonomously and taking ownership of market entry and development strategy. Skilled in stakeholder management negotiation and navigating complex regulatory environments. Excited by the opportunity to shape a new market presence backed by committed long‑term capital.