Solar & BESS Project Developer (Investment Fund)

The Green Recruitment Company; London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

The Green Recruitment Company is seeking a Project Developer to lead the development of battery storage and renewable energy projects in London. You will collaborate with various stakeholders, manage the project lifecycle, and ensure adherence to budgets and timelines. A degree in a related field and experience in the renewable sector are required, backed by strong project management skills and proficiency in tools like Microsoft Excel.

Qualifications

• 4-5 years of experience in power or renewable energy sector.
• Demonstrable skills in managing project development.
• Proven ability to engage with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage relationships with development partners and suppliers.
• Conduct due diligence and project feasibility assessments.
• Monitor project progress and prepare necessary documents.

Skills

Project Management

Stakeholder Management

Financial Modelling

Report Writing

Team Collaboration

Education

Master or Diploma in Engineering, Business Administration, Economics, Law

Tools

Microsoft Excel

CAD

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London, United Kingdom

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Posted:

02.06.2025

Expiry Date:

17.07.2025

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Job Description:

TGRC has partnered with one of the leading investment funds that are looking for their next Project Developer.

Role

Develop the new pipeline of battery storage and renewable energy projects together with the Director of UK and Irish Project Development and other team members.

Develop and manage relationships with existing and new development partners, suppliers, advisors, landowners, and other counterparties. Monitor supplier delivery, budget, and payments.

Assess potential projects for development and acquisition using financial models, preparing investment papers, and presenting opportunities to the Investment Committee.

Manage legal, technical, and commercial due diligence activities for project acquisitions.

Monitor and report on project development progress and budget, helping to identify areas to prioritize for development partners, advisors, and team members, bringing the project to the Ready to Build (RTB) stage.

With support from advisors and partners, manage detailed aspects of the development process, such as land options, cable easements, planning submissions, permitting, and grid connection arrangements.

Some travel may be required to meet and build relationships with project and development partners, landowners, and project sites.

Help collate project documents, keeping them accurate and up to date.

Prepare RTB assets for transfer to funds managed by the fund or other investors, and manage the legal and practical handover process.

Support the Procurement and Project Delivery Team to bring projects to the Final Investment Decision (FID) stage.

Responsibilities

Candidates should ideally have a background in engineering, planning, project development, project management, or consultancy, with 4-5 years of experience in the power or renewable energy sector.

Demonstrable skills in managing project development and asset acquisition and/or sales.

Proven ability to manage local site stakeholders and advisors through development. A degree (Master or Diploma) in engineering, business administration, economics, law, or related fields is preferred.

Computer literacy with proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel. CAD skills are desirable.

Ability to work effectively as part of a team, meet deadlines, and work under time pressure.