Project Developer

Hunter Philips Executive Search; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Renewable Energy Developer is seeking an experienced Project Development Manager to lead a 500MW Battery Energy Storage System project in London. This remote 6-month contract role requires proven project management expertise, particularly in BESS, alongside strong technical and commercial skills to ensure project success.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Project Manager or Development Manager in Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS).
• Extensive experience in land rights, ground investigation surveys, and grid planning.
• Ability to work with limited supervision while reporting to a Project Director.

Responsibilities

• Support delivery of a 500MW Battery Energy Storage System project in London.
• Identify and de-risk key project blockers.
• Help drive documentation, compliance, and commercial preparedness.

Skills

Project Management

Commercial Awareness

Technical Mindset

Autonomy

Fluency in English

Education

Background in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Direct message the job poster from Hunter Philips Executive Search

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

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Contract

Job function

• Job function

  Project Management and Strategy/Planning

• Industries

  Services for Renewable Energy, Electric Power Generation, and Electric Power Transmission, Control, and Distribution

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