Project Development Specialist

JR United Kingdom; Slough; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading renewable energy company as a Project Development Specialist to drive innovative green hydrogen projects in the UK. This hybrid role involves land development and extensive stakeholder management, contributing to significant decarbonisation initiatives. Ideal candidates will possess a solid background in planning and renewable energy, with a commitment to tackling climate change.

Benefits

Private pension

Healthcare

Wellness days

Gym access

Autonomy over work

Qualifications

• 3+ years’ experience in renewable project development (solar, wind, or hydrogen).
• Strong knowledge of UK land, planning, and permitting processes.
• Chartered status preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee land development, acquisition, and relationship-building.
• Lead planning consent and environmental/safety permitting processes.
• Manage stakeholder communication with regulators and local communities.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Communication

Risk management

Education

Background in planning, environmental, or surveying

Tools

GIS mapping tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

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Project Development Specialist – Renewable Energy

? London (Hybrid) | ? Competitive Salary + Benefits | ? Green Hydrogen Sector

Are you passionate about tackling climate change and accelerating the UK’s transition to clean energy? We’re looking for a Project Development Specialist to lead land development, planning, and permitting workstreams for cutting-edge green hydrogen infrastructure projects.

This role offers the chance to work on some of the UK’s most innovative decarbonisation initiatives—supporting the shift to net zero across heat, power, transport, and industry.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Oversee land development, acquisition, surveys, and relationship-building
• Lead planning consent and environmental/safety permitting processes
• Manage stakeholder communication with regulators, consultants, and local communities
• Identify and mitigate risks with project managers and technical teams
• Support investment committees and contribute to project documentation and reporting

What We’re Looking For:

3+ years’ experience in renewable project development (solar, wind, or hydrogen)

Strong knowledge of UK land, planning, and permitting processes

Background in planning, environmental, or surveying (Chartered status preferred)

Proficiency in Microsoft Office and GIS mapping tools

Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

What You'll Get:

• Significant autonomy and ownership over your work
• Regular access to senior management
• Benefits including private pension, healthcare, wellness days, gym access, and more

Ready to shape the future of clean energy? Apply now and be part of something transformative.