Business Development Manager

EDF (UK); Dublin; Hybrid; EUR 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Market-leading pension scheme

Private healthcare

Flexible benefits

Job summary

EDF power solutions in Ireland is seeking a Business Development Manager to drive growth across wind, solar and battery storage. You will lead commercial assessments, investment case development and strategic growth opportunities, working with development, technical and finance teams, and based in our Dublin office with hybrid working.

Some travel to project locations is required. You will influence investment decisions, lead due diligence, manage partnerships, and shape projects contributing to

Qualifications

• Understanding of the project lifecycle and key risks across renewable generation technologies.
• Strong track record of producing and presenting financial appraisals and risk analysis for infrastructure or power generation investments.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary project teams.
• Experience leading project due diligence for power generation projects.
• Experience supporting investment decisions, acquisitions or business growth initiatives within energy or infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Developing and maintaining business development strategies across wind, solar and battery storage technologies.
• Identifying, assessing and progressing renewable energy development, acquisition and partnership opportunities.
• Leading commercial assessments, business case development and investment submissions.
• Coordinating inputs from technical, financial, commercial and development teams.
• Supporting investment approval and Financial Investment Decision processes.
• Undertaking market assessments and commercial analysis for renewable and energy storage projects.
• Developing route-to-market strategies to maximise project value and revenue opportunities.
• Supporting financing activities and project due diligence processes.
• Managing key stakeholder relationships across internal and external teams.
• Helping optimise project value and manage risks throughout the project lifecycle.

Skills

Business development

Renewable energy

Financial analysis

Stakeholder management

Project lifecycle

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

CRM systems

Job description

About The Role

Help accelerate the growth of renewable energy across Ireland. As a Business Development Manager, you’ll play a key role in developing wind, solar and battery storage opportunities while helping deliver the low-carbon infrastructure needed for a net zero future. At EDF power solutions, we’re shaping an Electric UK and Ireland. Your work will help us turn that ambition into action – delivering renewable energy solutions that will power homes, businesses and communities for generations to come. Your expertise will support the development, acquisition and optimisation of renewable energy opportunities, helping projects progress from early development through investment approval, construction and operation while contributing directly to our net zero ambitions.

The Opportunity

As a Business Development Manager, you’ll help grow and maximise the value of our renewable energy portfolio across wind, solar and battery storage technologies. You’ll lead commercial assessments, investment case development and strategic growth opportunities while working closely with development, technical and finance teams. Alongside a competitive salary and potential for an annual bonus, you’ll be based at our #Dublin office with hybrid working. Some travel to different locations is required to support project development, stakeholder engagement and portfolio growth. You’ll have the opportunity to influence significant investment decisions, lead due diligence activities, manage strategic partnerships, and shape projects that will contribute to a cleaner energy future across Ireland.

Why EDF power solutions?

We’re united by a shared ambition: to tackle climate change, shaping an Electric UK and Ireland. Our diverse team is growing fast, driven by innovation and a commitment to clean, green energy for all. With technologies spanning onshore and offshore wind, solar, battery storage and green hydrogen, we’re the UK and Ireland’s most diverse renewable generator. By 2035, we aim to deliver 10GW of low‑carbon energy – and we’d love you to help us get there.

Who You Are

We’re looking for a Business Development Manager who can combine commercial insight, financial expertise and strategic thinking to support renewable energy growth opportunities. You’ll be comfortable leading complex projects and working across multidisciplinary teams. To be shortlisted, you need to offer…

• Understanding of the project lifecycle and key project risks across renewable generation technologies
• A strong track record of producing and presenting financial appraisals and risk analysis for infrastructure or power generation investments
• Experience leading skilled multidisciplinary project teams
• Experience leading project due diligence for power generation projects
• Experience supporting investment decisions, acquisitions or business growth initiatives within the energy or infrastructure sector

What You’ll Be Doing

• Developing and maintaining business development strategies across wind, solar and battery storage technologies
• Identifying, assessing and progressing renewable energy development, acquisition and partnership opportunities
• Leading commercial assessments, business case development and investment submissions
• Coordinating inputs from technical, financial, commercial and development teams
• Supporting investment approval and Financial Investment Decision processes
• Undertaking market assessments and commercial analysis for renewable and energy storage projects
• Developing route-to-market strategies to maximise project value and revenue opportunities
• Supporting financing activities and project due diligence processes
• Managing key stakeholder relationships across internal and external teams
• Helping optimise project value and manage risks throughout the project lifecycle

Pay, Benefits And Culture

If you’re looking to join a company where you can work hard, have fun, and help to create a net zero future – then you’re in the right place! If you’re passionate about tackling climate change to support a cleaner, greener future, we’d love you to come and join us. Alongside a competitive salary and potential for an annual bonus, and a market‑leading pension scheme, our employee benefits include flexible benefits tailored to your lifestyle – from electric vehicle leasing and private healthcare to extra holiday and more. Everyone is welcome at EDF power solutions; we’re committed to building a workforce that reflects gender balance, social mobility, and inclusion of minority ethnic backgrounds, LGBTQ+ communities, and those with disabilities. As a Disability Confident employer, we will support applicants requiring adjustments.

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Closing Date: 20th September 2026

Join us, and let’s do good together.