Senior Development Manager

Octopus Energy Group; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading renewable energy firm in London is seeking a Development Manager to oversee a diverse project portfolio. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in renewable energy projects, strong project management skills, and excellent communication abilities to engage stakeholders. This role offers a flexible working schedule with opportunities for growth and development in a forward-thinking team.

Benefits

Flexible salary discussions

Unique organizational culture

Inclusive work environment

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in developing renewable energy projects.
• Strong project management and technical background.
• Senior management experience in renewable energy or related sectors.

Responsibilities

• Directly manage projects from early to late development phase.
• Control the risk management process and development budget.
• Maintain strong relations with developers and stakeholders.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Problem-solving

Stakeholder engagement

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering

Job description

At Octopus Energy Generation (OEGEN), we're passionate about powering a sustainable future. As pioneers in the renewable energy space, we don’t just invest in utility-scale projects; we invest in people, communities, and a greener tomorrow.

Since stepping into the renewables arena in 2010, we've made waves - becoming a top investor in onshore wind across mainland Europe and the largest backer of solar power in Europe. Today, we proudly manage over £7bn in renewable energy assets worldwide.

Our portfolio includes over three hundred major energy-generating companies, from wind farms to solar power plants, with exciting new ventures in energy storage, e‑fuels and beyond. As we continue to grow, we're looking for passionate individuals to join our diverse and dedicated team, helping us drive the future of renewable energy forward.

Whilst we maintain a degree of flexibility, this position requires an average of 3 days in the office per week in London.

Team Overview

The Development Portfolio Management Team at OEGEN is in charge of delivering our development investments and works hand in hand with developers to deliver on the investment cases in changing commercial and market dynamics.

Your mission will be to make our large development portfolio across Europe a huge success. It spans different maturity stages (from early stage land to ready to build) and five countries.

We are looking for someone who is very commercially minded, understands renewables development, loves data and communicates clearly with the team and senior stakeholders. The board directors and fund managers will rely on you to support them in decision making and value creation for portfolio companies.

The role is responsible for delivering the OEGEN development pipeline to the start of construction. They are responsible for risk identification and mitigation to ensure that the projects are commercially viable. You will be in charge of value maximisation of projects through their development journey (from early stage to ready to build) and lead on exits.

What you’ll do

• Development Management:
  • Directly manage individual projects from early to late development phase (including overseeing planning condition discharge, grid liaison, contracting).
  • Controlling the risk management process, development budget and programme delivery.
• Procurement:
  • Set the contracting strategy for projects.
  • Tender and negotiate all supply, EPC, ICP and O&M contracts in accordance with OEGEN requirements.
  • Manage a range of advisors including technical, legal and planning service providers.
• Pipeline Quality Oversight:
  • Work closely with development partners to ensure the quality of the projects within the pipeline and support in optimisations.
  • Assess the quality / skill sets / risk appetite and judgement of our development partners.
  • Improve the success rates and timelines for projects reaching the start of construction.
  • Support the board directors and fund managers in right decisions on projects’ progression through development stages.
  • Participate in steering committees, investment committee presentations and board discussions.
  • Focus on value maximisation through right project-level optimisation and progress/fail decisions.
• Relationship Management:
  • Cultivate strong and productive relationships with developers, funds, and other stakeholders to facilitate the successful delivery of objectives.

What you’ll need

• Extensive experience in developing renewable energy projects with a particular emphasis on the later stages of development.
• Strong project management and technical background.
• Superior communication and interpersonal skills, adept at engaging and influencing a diverse stakeholder group.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, or related fields.
• Senior management experience in the renewable energy or related sectors.
• Proficient in project management, and data and reporting.
• Demonstrated strong problem‑solving skills.

Why else you’ll love it here

• 💰 Wondering what the salary for this role is? Just ask us! On a call with one of our recruiters it's something we always cover as we genuinely want to match your experience with the correct salary. The reason why we don't advertise is because we honestly have a degree of flexibility and would never want salary to be a reason why someone doesn't apply to Octopus - what's more important to us is finding the right octofit!
• 🎉Octopus Energy Group is aunique culture. An organisation where people learn, decide, and build quicker. Where people work with autonomy, alongside a wide range of amazing co‑owners, on projects that break new ground. We want your hard work to be rewarded with perks you actually care about! We were recently named the UK's top company to work for, and we ranked in the top ten in the Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2024. Our Group CEO, Greg has recorded a podcast about our culture and how we empower our people. We’ve also been placed in the top 10 companies for senior leadership.
• 🎁Visit our UK perks hub – Octopus Employee Benefits

If this sounds like you then we'd love to hear from you. 🚀

P.S. Our process usually takes up to 4 weeks, but we’ll always do our best to flex around what works for you. Along the way, you’ll chat with our recruitment team and your Recruiter will help you throughout different stages. Got any burning questions before then? Drop us a message at [e-mail] and we’d love to help!

Are you ready for a career with us? We want to ensure you have all the tools and environment you need to unleash your potential. Need any specific accommodations? Whether you require specific accommodations or have a unique preference, let us know, and we'll do what we can to customise your interview process for comfort and maximum magic!

Studies have shown that some groups of people, like women, are less likely to apply to a role unless they meet 100% of the job requirements. Whoever you are, if you like one of our jobs, we encourage you to apply as you might just be the candidate we hire. Across Octopus, we're looking for genuinely decent people who are honest and empathetic. Our people are our strongest asset and the unique skills and perspectives people bring to the team are the driving force of our success. As an equal opportunity employer, we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected attribute. Our commitment is to provide equal opportunities, an inclusive work environment, and fairness for everyone.