Renewables Project Development Lead | Equity

Fuse Energy, LLC; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Equity eligibility

Biannual bonus

Fully expensed tech

Private health insurance

Meal allowances

Job summary

Fuse Energy seeks a Project Development Manager to identify, secure and develop new energy projects across data centres, BESS, wind, rooftop, carport and ground-mounted installations in the UK. You will manage the local commercial network, structure PPAs and lead acquisitions from opportunity through to handover.

The ideal candidate has 3–5 years in project development within renewables, excellent stakeholder communication, and strong analytical skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s level with a specialisation in power, renewable energy, agronomy, environmental studies or project management (experienced candidates without this are also welcome)
• 3 to 5 years of professional experience in a development role, with a successful track record in project development
• Organised, open-minded and autonomous, able to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a multifaceted environment
• Strong interpersonal skills with all types of stakeholders and excellent verbal and written communication
• Solid analytical skills, strong adaptability and efficiency
• Knowledge of the UK renewable sector and how local authorities and administrations operate is a plus
• A valid driving licence (held for more than 1 year) is essential, as travel is required

Responsibilities

• Stakeholder engagement and market development: build and maintain a strong local network of local authorities, landowners, industrial clients and regional administrations; develop new prospecting strategies; engage commercial and industrial clients to structure PPAs and respond to tenders
• Project acquisition: build relationships with developers, IPPs, utilities, advisors and landowners; source and secure late-stage and Ready-to-Build projects; lead commercial negotiations through completion; coordinate due diligence and maintain a robust acquisition pipeline
• Site identification and feasibility: identify and assess new opportunities through cartographic studies and data analysis; run technical, environmental and regulatory feasibility studies; secure land or lease agreements
• Project development and permitting: manage the development lifecycle from site selection to pre-construction; liaise with planners, consultants and legal experts on permitting; coordinate with authorities and grid operators for timely approvals
• Pre-construction and tender management: prepare tender response files; manage risk assessments and procurement tenders; support EPC contract negotiations; draft technical and commercial appendices

Skills

Project development

Stakeholder management

Analytical thinking

Verbal and written communication

Organisational skills

Autonomy

Driving licence

Education

Bachelor’s degree in power/renewable energy/environmental studies/project management

Job description

Fuse Energy seeks a Project Development Manager to identify, secure and develop new energy projects across data centres, BESS, wind, rooftop, carport and ground-mounted installations in the UK. You will manage the local commercial network, structure PPAs and lead acquisitions from opportunity through to handover.

The ideal candidate has 3–5 years in project development within renewables, excellent stakeholder communication, and strong analytical skills.