Project Developer

JR United Kingdom; Southampton; Remote; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Renewable Energy Developer is seeking an experienced Project Development Manager for a 6-month remote contract. The role involves supporting the delivery of a 500MW Battery Energy Storage System in London, focusing on project management, technical input, and stakeholder coordination. Candidates should have a strong background in BESS and project management, preferably with experience in electrical engineering.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Project Manager in BESS.
• Experience with land rights, grid planning, and sales preparation.
• Ability to work autonomously with limited supervision.

Responsibilities

• Provide project management support to the Project Director.
• Identify and de-risk key project blockers.
• Coordinate with consultants and stakeholders.

Skills

Project Management

BESS

Technical Mindset

Commercial Awareness

Fluency in English

Education

Electrical Engineering Background

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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