Solar/BESS Project Development Manager

ERSG Ltd; North East; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm in the UK is seeking a Lead BESS Project Development Manager to oversee the development of utility-scale Battery Energy Storage System projects. The role requires expertise in project management and stakeholder engagement, with a degree in Engineering, Real Estate Management, or Economics being essential. The successful candidate will work flexibly from home, making occasional visits to the Newcastle office.

Qualifications

• A degree or higher in relevant fields.
• Experience in standalone BESS projects or co-located developments.
• Familiarity with PPAs, tolling agreements, or capacity markets.

Responsibilities

• Identify suitable land for development.
• Manage grid connection applications.
• Engage and manage key stakeholders.
• Coordinate project development from origination to readiness-to-build.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Land development

Education

Degree in Engineering, Real Estate Management or Economics

Job description

Overview

Senior Consultant - Solar & BESS Recruitment Specialist - UK & EU

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Lead BESS Project Development Manager to oversee the development of utility-scale Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) projects from origination through to RTB status. Responsibilities include:

Responsibilities

• Identify suitable land for development
• Manage grid connection applications
• Engage and manage key stakeholders
• Coordinate project development from origination to readiness-to-build

Qualifications

• Degree or above in Engineering, Real Estate Management or Economics
• Experience with standalone BESS projects or co-located developments
• Familiarity with power purchase agreements (PPAs), tolling agreements, or capacity markets

This role will see the successful candidate working from home with visits to the office for 2-4 days per month in Newcastle.

Equal Opportunity

ersg are an equal opportunities employer; we are committed to promoting equality of opportunity for all job applicants. We do not discriminate against applicants on the basis of age, sex, race, disability, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender reassignment or religious background; all decisions are based on merit.