Project Developer

JR United Kingdom; Derby; Remote; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Renewable Energy Developer seeks a Project Development Manager for a 6-month remote contract, requiring strong BESS project experience. Responsibilities include supporting delivery of a 500MW Battery Energy Storage project, managing project risks, and collaborating with stakeholders to ensure project readiness. Ideal candidates will have experience in land rights, grid planning, and a technical background in electrical engineering.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Project Manager or Development Manager in BESS.
• Experience in land rights, ground surveys, and grid planning is a plus.
• Ability to work independently while reporting to a Project Director.

Responsibilities

• Provide project management support to the Project Director.
• Identify and mitigate key project risks.
• Ensure project is ready for sales by year-end.

Skills

Project Management

BESS Development

Land Rights Management

Grid Planning

Technical Mindset

Commercial Awareness

Fluency in English

Job description

Project Development Manager/ Project Developer - Battery Energy Storage - Renewable Energy – Remote Working – 6 month Contract

We are working with a leading Renewable Energy Developer, who are looking for an experienced Project Development Manager to hit the ground running and support the delivery of a 500MW Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) project based in London.

Role & Responsibilities:

• Provide project management support to the Project Director (not leading the project).
• Identify and de-risk key project blockers
• Work closely with internal stakeholders and support functions to ensure the project is sales-ready by the end of the year.
• Contribute technical input to grid discussions and development activities.
• Help drive documentation, compliance, and commercial preparedness for project transition.
• Coordinate with external consultants, contractors, and stakeholders where needed.

Skills And Experience:

• Proven experience as a Project Manager or Development Manager in BESS
• Someone with extensive experience dealing with land rights, ground investigation surveys, grid planning (MODAPs etc), and sales preparation would be highly valuable.
• Ability to work autonomously, with limited supervision, while reporting into a Project Director.
• Commercially aware, with a technical mindset – ideally with a background in Electrical Engineering.
• Fluency in English for all written and verbal communications

Logistics:

• Start Date: Flexible depending on the candidate's availability
• Contract Duration: 6 months

If you think you would be an excellent fit for this position and have carried out a similar job before, then please don’t hesitate to apply or get in touch with myself directly via email or phone