Project manager

Alexander Associates Limited; Reading; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy in renewable energy is seeking a commercially minded Project Manager/Developer with expertise in M&A and financial due diligence. The role involves managing solar PV and battery energy projects across international markets, ensuring successful project progression and stakeholder engagement. This strategic position requires strong negotiation skills, experience in the clean energy sector, and a passion for sustainable development.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in renewable energy project development.
• Strong experience in M&A and financial due diligence.
• Commercially astute with technical and financial integration.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of solar and battery storage projects.
• Support M&A transaction structuring and negotiations.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams to drive projects.

Skills

Stakeholder Management

Negotiation Skills

Financial Modelling

Project Development

Education

Experience in Renewable Energy Project Development

M&A and Project Finance Knowledge

Job description

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Alexander Associates is proud to be representing a globally recognised renewable energy consultancy with a strong international presence, on the search for a talented and commercially minded Project Manager / Developer with experience in M&A and Financial Due Diligence, particularly within Solar PV and Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS).

With active projects across multiple continents, this company has built a reputation for delivering innovative, scalable renewable energy solutions in both established and emerging markets. They are passionate about decarbonisation and are known for fostering diverse, high-performing teams around the globe.

This strategic hire will sit at the intersection of project development, commercial strategy, and transaction execution, contributing to both advisory assignments and in-house development initiatives. The successful candidate will play a key role in structuring projects and guiding them from early-stage development through to financial close.

Key Responsibilities

Project Development & Delivery

• Lead or support the development of solar and BESS projects across international markets, including permitting, stakeholder engagement, and grid connection processes.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams (technical, legal, and environmental) to manage risk and drive projects towards bankability.
• Oversee progression from concept stage to financial close, and into construction where applicable.

Commercial & Transaction Support

• Support structuring and negotiation of M&A transactions related to renewable energy projects.
• Lead or contribute to financial due diligence processes, including review of models and risk assessment.
• Prepare investment memos and commercial evaluations to guide client and internal investment decisions.
• Engage with investors, developers, lenders, and contractors to ensure alignment between financial and technical deliverables.

International Collaboration

• Work across geographically diverse project teams and clients, with particular emphasis on supporting projects in South Africa and other emerging markets.
• Maintain clear communication across multiple time zones and cultural contexts.

Key Requirements

Education & Experience

• Proven track record in renewable energy project development, ideally with a focus on solar PV and/or battery storage.
• Strong experience in M&A, project finance, or financial due diligence within the clean energy sector.
• Understanding of energy project lifecycles and commercial drivers from development through construction.
• Familiarity with African, emerging, or frontier markets is advantageous.
• Commercially astute with the ability to integrate technical and financial perspectives.
• Strong stakeholder management and negotiation skills.
• Experience developing and analysing financial models for energy projects.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Organised, self-driven, and capable of managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced, international environment.
• Willingness and flexibility to travel internationally, particularly to South Africa, as required.