Senior Project Development Manager - BESS & Solar Europe

JR United Kingdom; Slough; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Senior Project Development Manager to lead BESS and Solar projects across Europe from its Slough location. The role requires advanced project management skills and knowledge of European markets, involving significant stakeholder engagement and negotiation expertise. Candidates should hold a relevant Bachelor's degree and possess considerable development experience in the renewable energy sector.

Qualifications

• Experience in European markets relevant to BESS and Solar projects.
• 7-10 years of relevant development experience.
• Additional language skills in French, Dutch, German, or Finnish are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage BESS development projects and collaborate with partners.
• Provide updates to senior leadership and act as primary contact for the project team.
• Identify new projects and participate in site visits and stakeholder meetings.

Skills

Negotiation

Project Management

Market Analysis

Risk Identification

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Law, Land, Property, Planning, Environmental Studies

Job description

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Senior Project Development Manager - BESS & Solar Europe, Slough

Client:

Leap29

Location:

Slough, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Views:

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Posted:

31.05.2025

Expiry Date:

15.07.2025

Job Description:

Senior Project Development Manager – BESS & Solar Europe

Leap29 is recruiting on behalf of a company with a strong pipeline of BESS projects across Europe, including France, Netherlands, Belgium, Germany, Finland, and the UK.

As a Senior Project Development Manager, you will lead the development of BESS and Solar projects, requiring advanced knowledge of European markets for interconnection processes and co-development activities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Proactively manage BESS development projects and collaborate with partners.
• Provide regular updates to senior leadership.
• Act as the primary contact for the project team, including specialists, consultants, and legal advisors.
• Identify new projects to add to the pipeline.
• Participate in site visits and community consultation events, representing the company.
• Attend stakeholder meetings to ensure project progression.
• Stay informed of market developments and industry news to identify risks and opportunities.
• Possess expert knowledge of Transmission and Distribution.

Your Profile:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Law, Land, Property, Planning, Environmental Studies, or related fields.
• Experience in European markets such as France, Netherlands, Belgium, Finland, or Germany.
• 7-10 years of relevant development experience.
• Skilled in negotiating land agreements and managing planning processes.
• Additional language skills such as French, Dutch, German, or Finnish are a plus.

If interested, please send your CV to Rob Byrom.