Project Developer

JR United Kingdom; Portsmouth; Remote; GBP 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Renewable Energy Developer is seeking a Project Development Manager for a 6-month contract focused on a Battery Energy Storage project. You will assist in project management, ensuring documentation and compliance while coordinating with stakeholders. Ideal candidates will have strong Project Management experience in similar projects and a technical background.

Qualifications

• Experience in Project Management or Development Management in BESS.
• Experience dealing with land rights, ground investigation surveys, and grid planning.
• Ability to work with limited supervision and report to a Project Director.

Responsibilities

• Provide project management support to the Project Director.
• Identify and de-risk key project blockers.
• Ensure the project is sales-ready by the end of the year.

Skills

Project Management

Technical Mindset

Autonomy

Commercial Awareness

Fluency in English

Education

Background in Electrical Engineering

Job description

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Client:

Hunter Philips Executive Search

Location:

portsmouth, hampshire, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Posted:

06.06.2025

Expiry Date:

21.07.2025

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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