Project Developer

Executive Integrity; London; Remote; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading renewable energy consultancy is seeking a Project Developer to manage large-scale solar and storage projects. You will lead the planning and development processes while engaging with community and regulatory stakeholders. The ideal candidate has a proven track record in renewable projects and strong stakeholder management skills. This role offers significant career growth opportunities within a well-capitalized organization as you contribute to impactful energy solutions.

Benefits

Long-term stability

Career growth opportunities

Creative working environment

Qualifications

• Qualified professional with a proven track record in renewable energy project development.
• Experience with complex planning frameworks is considered valuable.
• Strong stakeholder management skills to navigate community challenges.

Responsibilities

• Lead large-scale solar and BESS projects through the planning process.
• Drive community consultation and engagement with stakeholders.
• Manage project schedules to secure consent and handover into construction.

Skills

Renewable energy project development

Stakeholder management

Development Consent Orders (DCO) experience

Job description

Job title: Project Developer

Location: UK & Ireland

Who are we recruiting for?
Our client is a UK-based, award-winning developer of utility-scale solar and battery projects. With an assured pipeline of multi-GW projects across the UK and Ireland, and the strong backing of a leading global asset manager, they are moving confidently into construction and operations. This is a unique opportunity to join a vibrant and successful renewable energy company at a pivotal stage of its growth.

What will you be doing?

• Leading large-scale solar and BESS projects through the full planning process, including Development Consent Orders (DCOs) and other planning regimes

• Driving community consultation and engagement with local authorities, statutory bodies, and stakeholders

• Overseeing design development, land acquisition, and environmental assessments

• Coordinating external consultants, technical advisors, and legal teams

• Managing project schedules to secure consent and successful handover into construction

Are you the ideal candidate?

• Qualified professional with a proven track record in renewable energy project development (solar, wind, or storage)

• Experience with the DCO/NSIP process is highly desirable, though experience in other complex planning frameworks will also be considered

• Strong stakeholder management skills-brave and assured in navigating regulatory and community challenges

• Evidence of delivering large-scale projects (100MW+) through to consent

• Motivated and committed to long-term project delivery (4-5 years plus)

What's in it for you?

• The chance to work on some of the UK's largest and most inspired solar and storage projects

• Long-term stability within a well-capitalised, growing organisation

• The opportunity to see projects through from concept to construction and operations

• A creative and determined environment where success is recognised and career growth is encouraged

Who are we?
Executive Integrity is a global executive search and recruitment consultancy for a more sustainable world with a focus on talent within the Maritime and Renewable Energy sectors. We give a proportion of all our profits to Renewable World, a charity that develops affordable and innovative renewable energy solutions to poverty-stricken communities.