Renewables Developer

UKRE BayWa r.e. UK Limited; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A renewable energy company based in the UK is seeking a Project Developer to manage renewable energy projects. Responsibilities include project origination, development management, and regulatory compliance. The ideal candidate will have over 4 years of relevant experience and a degree in a related field. This role offers a hybrid working arrangement with competitive benefits.

Benefits

Private Health Insurance

Life Assurance Cover

Company Pension Scheme

Yearly Discretionary Performance Bonus

Mental Health First Aid support

Qualifications

• At least 4 years previous experience within a similar role in the UK renewable energy market.
• Strong understanding of the renewable energy sector, especially in wind, solar, and battery storage.
• Sound knowledge of planning, permitting, and delivery of grid connections.

Responsibilities

• Identify and assess potential renewable sites based on resource potential and land availability.
• Manage all aspects of the project development lifecycle, including land negotiations and permitting.
• Lead project design and consenting efforts, coordinating with consultants and stakeholders.

Skills

Project co-ordination and management

Stakeholder engagement and negotiation

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Education

Degree in a relevant discipline

Job description

About the role
We are expanding our Development portfolio and we are seeking to appoint a Project Developer to work across our greenfield origination and project development activities for new and existing renewable energy projects across the UK. The post will require someone who already has experience in originating and developing renewable energy projects, either through consultancy or development management.

The successful candidate will be based either in our Edinburgh or Glasgow office.

Your Responsibilities
The Project Developer will be responsible for the following areas of work:

Project Origination & Site Identification

Play a lead role within the team in identifying and assessing potential renewable sites based on resource potential, land availability, grid access, and permitting feasibility.

Conduct preliminary site evaluations in collaboration with GIS, land, and technical teams.

Development Management

Manage all allocated aspects of the project development lifecycle, including land negotiations, land contracting, grid connection, permitting, environmental studies, and community engagement.

Coordinate with internal teams (land, engineering, legal, grid, finance) to motivate achievement of project objectives, align project goals and timelines.

Manage project programmes, budgets, and risk profiles across assigned projects.

Permitting & Regulatory Compliance

Lead project design and consenting efforts, including coordination with consultants and statutory stakeholders.

Consult with planning authorities, consultees, stakeholder groups and the wider public, including presentations at public meetings and effective co-ordination of community and stakeholder relations.

Coordinate and mange external consultants – technical and environmental.

Report internally on project progress, both through written status reports and taking part in presentations at project and strategy meetings.

Report internally on project progress, both through written status reports and taking part in presentations at project and strategy meetings.

Whilst a significant amount of the work will be desk-based, you will be required to undertake site visits around the UK and attend meetings which will include overnight stays. A full driving license will be essential.

The job will also entail various other duties and responsibilities as reasonably required from time to time as directed by your line manager.

Knowledge and expertise:
Key Skills

Project co-ordination and management

Technical and Professional Skills

At least 4 years previous experience within a similar role in the UK renewable energy market; particularly the planning system and pre-construction development activities.

A strong understanding of the renewable energy sector, with particular emphasis on wind, solar and battery storage development processes.

Sound knowledge of planning, permitting and delivery of grid connections for onshore renewables projects.

Experience of environmental impact assessments and preparation of EIA Reports.

Experience in stakeholder engagement and negotiation (e.g. landowners, management of advisors, public bodies).

Qualifications

A degree in a relevant discipline with relevant experience and skills.

Personal Attributes and General Aptitude

Strong interpersonal communications.

Innovative and driven to make things happen without instruction.

Hands-on approach and ability to work under pressure.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Strong negotiation and problem-solving skills.

Ability to work well within a team environment and to use one’s initiative.

What’s in it for you?

Being part of a highly motivated ever-growing and multicultural team that drives forward the energy revolution.

Innovative and fast-changing market and working environment

Hybrid Working.

Private Health Insurance.

Life Assurance Cover.

Company Pension Scheme.

Yearly Discretionary Performance Bonus Scheme.

Mental Health First Aid support.

Employee Assistance Programme which provides all employees with 24/7 access to telephone and online counselling.

Access to an online benefits portal which includes travel and shopping discounts, healthy living advice& a financial well-being resource bank.

Benefits can vary depending on the location and are not legally binding.

About us

BayWa r.e. UK Limited is part of the international BayWa r.e. group of renewable energy businesses, with our main office based in Edinburgh, and with other locations in Cork and Glasgow. The BayWa r.e. UK team focuses on wind project development, acquisition and construction, both in the UK and Ireland. We are excellent listeners and offer a wide range of solutions, perfectly tailored to your specific requirements.

We are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible workplace. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process or for further information, please contact [e-mail]

About BayWa r.e.

BayWa r.e. is the home for change makers. We r.e.think energy – how it is produced, stored and can be best used to enable the global renewable energy transition that is essential to the future of our planet. At BayWa r.e. we effect change globally. With locations in 30 countries, we have over 4,000 people already working across the world, collaborating with local businesses to proactively shape the future of the energy sector.

You matter to us

At BayWa r.e. we are fully committed to fostering equity and inclusion and embrace diversity, of all our people, both present and those yet to join us! We welcome applications from everyone, irrespective of gender, gender identity, national origin, religion, social-, cultural-, or ethnic-background, sex, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, pregnancy, veteran status, or any other status protected by appropriate law. All hiring decisions are based on business needs, job requirements and qualifications. We are dedicated to being an equal opportunity employer for all by providing an inclusive environment free of discrimination or harassment.

#BWreEMEA

UKRE BayWa r.e. UK Limited

About the role
We are expanding our Development portfolio and we are seeking to appoint a Project Developer to work across our greenfield origination and project development activities for new and existing renewable energy projects across the UK. The post will require someone who already has experience in originating and developing renewable energy projects, either through consultancy or development management.

The successful candidate will be based either in our Edinburgh or Glasgow office.

Your Responsibilities
The Project Developer will be responsible for the following areas of work:

Project Origination & Site Identification

• Play a lead role within the team in identifying and assessing potential renewable sites based on resource potential, land availability, grid access, and permitting feasibility.

• Conduct preliminary site evaluations in collaboration with GIS, land, and technical teams.

Development Management

• Manage all allocated aspects of the project development lifecycle, including land negotiations, land contracting, grid connection, permitting, environmental studies, and community engagement.

• Coordinate with internal teams (land, engineering, legal, grid, finance) to motivate achievement of project objectives, align project goals and timelines.

• Manage project programmes, budgets, and risk profiles across assigned projects.

Permitting & Regulatory Compliance

• Lead project design and consenting efforts, including coordination with consultants and statutory stakeholders.

• Consult with planning authorities, consultees, stakeholder groups and the wider public, including presentations at public meetings and effective co-ordination of community and stakeholder relations.

• Coordinate and mange external consultants – technical and environmental.

• Report internally on project progress, both through written status reports and taking part in presentations at project and strategy meetings.

• Risk Management

• Report internally on project progress, both through written status reports and taking part in presentations at project and strategy meetings.

Whilst a significant amount of the work will be desk-based, you will be required to undertake site visits around the UK and attend meetings which will include overnight stays. A full driving license will be essential.

The job will also entail various other duties and responsibilities as reasonably required from time to time as directed by your line manager.

Knowledge and expertise:
Key Skills

• Project co-ordination and management

Technical and Professional Skills

• At least 4 years previous experience within a similar role in the UK renewable energy market; particularly the planning system and pre-construction development activities.

• A strong understanding of the renewable energy sector, with particular emphasis on wind, solar and battery storage development processes.

• Sound knowledge of planning, permitting and delivery of grid connections for onshore renewables projects.

• Experience of environmental impact assessments and preparation of EIA Reports.

• Experience in stakeholder engagement and negotiation (e.g. landowners, management of advisors, public bodies).

Qualifications

• A degree in a relevant discipline with relevant experience and skills.

Personal Attributes and General Aptitude

• Strong interpersonal communications.

• Innovative and driven to make things happen without instruction.

• Hands-on approach and ability to work under pressure.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Strong negotiation and problem-solving skills.

• Ability to work well within a team environment and to use one’s initiative.

What’s in it for you?

• Being part of a highly motivated ever-growing and multicultural team that drives forward the energy revolution.

• Innovative and fast-changing market and working environment

• Hybrid Working.

• Private Health Insurance.

• Life Assurance Cover.

• Company Pension Scheme.

• Flexible Working Environment.

• Yearly Discretionary Performance Bonus Scheme.

• Mental Health First Aid support.

• Employee Assistance Programme which provides all employees with 24/7 access to telephone and online counselling.

• Access to an online benefits portal which includes travel and shopping discounts, healthy living advice& a financial well-being resource bank.

Benefits can vary depending on the location and are not legally binding.

About us

BayWa r.e. UK Limited is part of the international BayWa r.e. group of renewable energy businesses, with our main office based in Edinburgh, and with other locations in Cork and Glasgow. The BayWa r.e. UK team focuses on wind project development, acquisition and construction, both in the UK and Ireland. We are excellent listeners and offer a wide range of solutions, perfectly tailored to your specific requirements.

We are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible workplace. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process or for further information, please contact [e-mail]

About BayWa r.e.

BayWa r.e. is the home for change makers. We r.e.think energy – how it is produced, stored and can be best used to enable the global renewable energy transition that is essential to the future of our planet. At BayWa r.e. we effect change globally. With locations in 30 countries, we have over 4,000 people already working across the world, collaborating with local businesses to proactively shape the future of the energy sector.

You matter to us

At BayWa r.e. we are fully committed to fostering equity and inclusion and embrace diversity, of all our people, both present and those yet to join us! We welcome applications from everyone, irrespective of gender, gender identity, national origin, religion, social-, cultural-, or ethnic-background, sex, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, pregnancy, veteran status, or any other status protected by appropriate law. All hiring decisions are based on business needs, job requirements and qualifications. We are dedicated to being an equal opportunity employer for all by providing an inclusive environment free of discrimination or harassment.

#BWreEMEA

Your Contact

Tracy Lincoln

Do you want to work towards a brighter future?

At BayWa r.e. we’re the planet’s renewable energy champions. Together, we’re taking a fresh look at how power is produced, stored, and used to meet the challenges of climate change.

We’re making an impact across the world with over 5 GW of energy projects delivered and 10.5 GW of renewable energy under our management.