Project Developer

JR United Kingdom; Warrington; Remote; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Renewable Energy Developer is seeking a Project Development Manager for a 6-month remote contract, focusing on a major 500MW Battery Energy Storage System project. The ideal candidate will drive project management activities, support stakeholder interactions, and bring expertise in grid planning and land rights. This role requires experience in BESS, strong technical acumen, and the ability to operate independently under the guidance of a Project Director.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in BESS project management or development.
• Ability to work autonomously with minimal supervision.
• Background in electrical engineering is ideal.

Responsibilities

• Provide project management support to the Project Director.
• Identify and mitigate project blockers.
• Ensure project is prepared for sales transition.

Skills

Project Management

Strategic Planning

Stakeholder Management

Grid Planning

Technical Input

Commercial Awareness

Fluency in English

Education

Degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

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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