Wales Renewable Development Lead

The Nadara group

Cardiff

Hybrid

GBP 70,000 - 90,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Nadara is seeking a Welsh Development Manager to lead a portfolio of renewable energy projects across Wales, from greenfield to Ready to Build status. You will manage multiple projects with a focus on feasibility, planning consent and value creation, while coordinating with landowners, communities and regulators to ensure robust development governance.

The role requires strong leadership, commercial awareness and a strategic mindset, with travel across Wales and UK as needed.

Qualifications

Typically 7–10 years' experience in renewable energy development, infrastructure development, environmental planning or a related sector.
Strong understanding of the Welsh planning and consenting environment, including engagement with PEDW, NRW, local authorities and statutory consultees.
Experience of repowering projects, repowering assets or redevelopment of existing infrastructure would be highly advantageous.

Responsibilities

Lead development of a portfolio of onshore renewable energy projects in Wales.
Manage greenfield, acquisition, co-development and repowering opportunities through a robust development process.
Lead stakeholder engagement and public consultation activities with landowners, communities and authorities.
Prepare and present development materials including PAR submissions, Go/No Go recommendations and business cases.
Oversee project programmes, budgets, risks and critical path activities to meet milestones.
Ensure governance with reporting, financial forecasting and risk tracking in internal systems.