Senior Energy Project Development Lead - Solar & BESS

Metlen Energy & Metals; Greater London; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Metlen Energy & Metals in London seeks a Senior Project Development Manager to drive the UK and Ireland energy portfolio from early assessment to delivery and sale. You will collaborate with the Head of Project Development to scale utility-scale Solar PV and Battery Energy Storage Systems, guiding cross-functional teams through development stages.

With 10+ years in infrastructure project development, you tackle multi-project coordination, stakeholder engagement and due diligence for potential

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering, Finance, Legal Studies, Business Management or related discipline.
• 10+ years of infrastructure project development experience.
• Experience coordinating cross-functional teams and stakeholders.
• M&A due diligence experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support Head of Project Development in UK/Ireland strategy.
• Coordinate London-based project development team and mentor staff.
• Manage development of solar PV and BESS projects.
• Monitor progress, risks, and timelines.
• Contribute to buy- and sell-side transactions.
• Liaise with EPC, Grid, Legal, Finance and others.
• Engage external stakeholders and development partners.

Skills

Project development leadership

Stakeholder management

Cross-functional coordination

M&A due diligence experience

Team mentoring

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering, Finance, Legal Studies, Business Management or related discipline

Job description

Metlen Energy & Metals in London seeks a Senior Project Development Manager to drive the UK and Ireland energy portfolio from early assessment to delivery and sale. You will collaborate with the Head of Project Development to scale utility-scale Solar PV and Battery Energy Storage Systems, guiding cross-functional teams through development stages.

With 10+ years in infrastructure project development, you tackle multi-project coordination, stakeholder engagement and due diligence for potential