Senior Development Manager | Utility Scale Solar & BESS

Link Talent Group; England; On-site; GBP 63,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance

Bonus

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Senior Development Manager to support growth in renewable projects across the UK. The role involves leading projects from feasibility through to construction, managing land agreements, and interacting with stakeholders. Candidates should have over 5 years of experience in renewable energy development and a strong background in budget management. The position offers a hybrid work model with an attractive compensation package.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of hands-on experience in renewable energy development.
• Strong knowledge of land acquisition and planning processes.
• Proven ability to manage consultants and project teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of renewable projects from feasibility to construction.
• Negotiate and manage property agreements and leases.
• Identify new development opportunities and manage stakeholders.

Skills

Renewable energy development

Stakeholder engagement

Land acquisition

Budget management

Job description

Senior Development Manager | Renewables | Hybrid | 70k + Car Allowance + Bonus

The Development Manager will support our client’s growth ambitions across renewable projects by securing planning permissions, managing land agreements, and driving development opportunities from feasibility through to construction. This role requires hands‑on experience in pre‑construction and construction phases, with a focus on delivering large‑scale renewable energy projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the development of projects from feasibility to construction, including planning applications, discharge of conditions, and securing necessary consents.
• Negotiate and manage property agreements, options, leases, and ancillary rights required for development, construction, and operation.
• Identify and assess new development opportunities, managing consultants and stakeholders to progress projects efficiently.
• Coordinate cross‑functional teams and external stakeholders (councils, planning authorities, landowners, and contractors) to ensure smooth project delivery.
• Monitor and control development budgets, escape risks, and report project progress to senior management.

Key Requirements

• 5+ years of hands‑on experience in renewable energy development, with exposure to pre‑construction, construction, and operational phases.
• Strong knowledge of land acquisition, property agreements, and planning processes.
• Proven ability to manage consultants and multi‑disciplinary project teams.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement skills, including local authorities, landowners, and contractors.
• Experience in budget management, risk reporting, and delivering projects on schedule and within scope.

Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Project Management

Industries

Electric Power Generation and Services for Renewable Energy