Project Development Manager

EDF (UK); Cardiff; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Project Development Manager, where you'll play a pivotal role in driving renewable energy projects. This position offers the chance to work with a dynamic team, managing projects from inception to consent, while collaborating with stakeholders to achieve shared goals. With flexibility for remote work, you’ll contribute to a mission aimed at creating a net-zero future. If you're passionate about renewable energy and eager to make a difference, this is your opportunity to thrive in a supportive and innovative environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Bonus

Pension

Flexible benefits package

Private healthcare

Extra holiday

Qualifications

• Degree in Planning, Land, Environment or similar required.
• Awareness of renewable energy development and environmental challenges.

Responsibilities

• Lead on land deals and secure option and lease agreements.
• Drive projects through the full development lifecycle.

Skills

Renewable Energy Development

Project Management

Communication Skills

Interpersonal Skills

GIS Skills

Education

Degree in Planning, Land, Environment or similar

Tools

Project Management Tools

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About The Role

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The opportunity

Join our Solar, Storage & Private Wire team as Project Development Manager and work alongside ten expert developers driving game-changing renewable projects. We're hiring for a key role based in one of our regional offices (London, Durham, Edinburgh, Cardiff) — with flexibility for remote working.

You’ll help develop an exciting pipeline of solar and storage projects across the UK, while also supporting the wider EDF Renewables team.

Pay, Benefits And Culture

Looking for a place where you can work hard, have fun, and make a difference? You’re in the right place!

At EDF, we thrive on new ideas and continuous growth. We value and reward your hard work with a competitive salary, bonus, pension, and a flexible benefits package—whether it’s an EV, private healthcare, extra holiday, or more!

Enjoy the freedom and flexibility to work in a way that suits you—on-site, in the office, or hybrid from home. We’re proud to champion diversity and inclusion through our Everyone’s Welcome programme and are a Disability Confident employer, ready to support your needs.

What You’ll Be Doing

As Project Development Manager you’ll champion standards across all projects, working hands-on with key stakeholders to;

• Lead on land deals — from spotting new opportunities to securing option and lease agreements.
• Drive projects through the full development lifecycle, right up to securing consent.
• Build and manage project teams, ensuring the right skills are in place at every stage.
• Present sharp, clear updates to project boards to keep things moving.
• Oversee environmental and technical assessments, working with expert consultants.
• Align efforts with third-party developers to hit shared goals.
• Stay on point with EDFR UK governance, budgeting, and reporting processes.
• Support grid access strategy to secure long-term project success.

What do you need to be great at this role?

• You’ll hold a degree in Planning, Land, Environment or similar - other relevant qualifications are welcome.
• Awareness of renewable energy development and its key environmental and technical challenges.
• Broad understanding of consenting processes in the UK and/or Ireland - particular experience of the DCO and/or the TCPA process would be beneficial.
• Knowledge of project management tools and methods.
• Experience working in virtual or matrix teams — ideally with some project leadership.
• Strong communicator and natural team player with great interpersonal skills.
• Committed to EDF Renewables' HSE standards, with an understanding of HSE and CDM requirements.
• Enthusiastic, curious, and ready to grow — especially as policy and tech evolve.
• Passionate about high-quality development, consultation, and community engagement.
• Flexible to travel across the UK and Ireland, with occasional overnight stays.
• GIS skills a plus, but not a deal-breaker.
• Bonus if you've worked in renewables, energy, planning, land, or environmental sectors.

Closing date for applications: 11th May 2025

Location: Very flexible within the UK. You can work remotely with travel to offices/sites within the UK and Ireland when required.

Why EDF Renewables?

At EDF Renewables UK & Ireland we’re committed to tackling climate change. Our rapidly growing team of 500 talented people share an ambition to create a net zero future where clean, green, energy powers all our lives.

It’s a huge ambition and time is of the essence if we are to play our full part in meeting the UK and Ireland’s challenging net zero targets. With our unique mix of technologies including onshore and offshore wind, solar PV, battery storage and green hydrogen we are the UK & Ireland’s most diverse generator of renewable energy.

To achieve our goal of generating a massive 10GW of renewable energy by 2035, we’re working with stakeholders and communities throughout the UK and Ireland to unlock the enormous potential of the low carbon energy sector.

If you’re passionate about tackling climate change to create the cleaner, greener future we all want, we would love you to come join us.

What's in it for you?

Join us, and let’s do good together.