Project Developer

JR United Kingdom; Woking; Remote; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Renewable Energy Developer in the UK is seeking a Project Development Manager for a 6-month contract focusing on a 500MW Battery Energy Storage System project. The ideal candidate will provide project management support, identify key project blockers, and ensure compliance and commercial preparedness. This role requires proven experience in BESS projects, a technical background in Electrical Engineering, and the ability to work autonomously. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in managing BESS projects.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision while reporting to a Project Director.
• Strong commercial awareness and technical mindset.

Responsibilities

• Support the Project Director in project management.
• Identify and de-risk project blockers.
• Ensure project is sales-ready.

Skills

Project Management

BESS expertise

Grid Planning

Land Rights Negotiation

Autonomy

Commercial Awareness

Technical Mindset

Fluency in English

Education

Degree in Electrical Engineering

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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