Lead Project Developer Solar & BESS UK Market Entry

Baker Street Recruitment; Remote; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Lead Solar Development Manager to take full ownership of building a UK solar portfolio. This role offers the opportunity to shape the development strategy and manage relationships with key stakeholders. Applicants should have a proven track record in solar project development and strong knowledge of UK regulations. The position allows for flexible working arrangements across the UK and offers an attractive remuneration package aligned with long-term success.

Benefits

Flexible location

Strategic autonomy

Attractive remuneration

Performance incentives

Qualifications

• Proven experience in delivering UK greenfield solar projects.
• Commercially astute with knowledge of land and planning.
• Entrepreneurial and self-directed with market entry experience.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute UK solar development strategy.
• Identify and secure sites, leading land acquisition.
• Build relationships with stakeholders and oversee project progression.

Skills

Solar project development

Stakeholder management

Negotiation

Commercial acumen

Understanding of UK planning processes

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

You are :

• 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.

Employment Type

Full Time

Experience

years

Vacancy

1