Senior Renewable Development Lead - Solar & Storage

Elgin; Dublin; On-site; EUR 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Elgin is seeking a Senior Development Manager to drive utility-scale solar PV and BESS projects in Ireland, taking ownership from site origination through consenting and readiness to build. You will coordinate land, planning, grid and commercial workstreams, guiding teams and external partners to deliver value and maintain schedule.

You will mentor the development team, shape strategy, manage budgets and risk, and provide senior input to investment decisions, ensuring alignment with Elgin's

Qualifications

• Extensive demonstrable experience in project development, planning, engineering, consultancy or a related role within the renewable energy or power sector.
• Proven track record of leading utility-scale solar and/or BESS projects through planning and grid connection to ready-to-build stage.
• Deep understanding of the greenfield development/large scale renewable project development process for utility-scale solar PV and/or BESS projects, including land, planning, grid, environmental, commercial and stakeholder requirements, due diligence, financing and handover into construction.
• Strong commercial acumen, with experience in budgets, financial modelling and contract negotiation.

Responsibilities

• Take end-to-end ownership of complex, high-value projects through land acquisition, planning, grid connection and ready-to-build milestones.
• Lead negotiations with landowners, agents and legal advisers to secure land rights and commercial agreements on strong terms.
• Direct external consultants across planning, environmental, grid, engineering and legal workstreams to deliver high-quality outputs on time, within budgets.
• Lead grid connection strategies and applications, working with network operators to optimise outcomes.
• Provide leadership and mentorship to Development Managers and other colleagues to drive performance.

Skills

Project development

Renewable energy

Project leadership

Grid connection

Renewable project development

Financial modelling

Budgeting

Contract negotiation

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Communication

Strategic thinking

Executive presence

Education

Bachelor's degree in Planning, Engineering, Environmental Science, Business, or related discipline

Job description

Elgin is seeking a Senior Development Manager to drive utility-scale solar PV and BESS projects in Ireland, taking ownership from site origination through consenting and readiness to build. You will coordinate land, planning, grid and commercial workstreams, guiding teams and external partners to deliver value and maintain schedule.

You will mentor the development team, shape strategy, manage budgets and risk, and provide senior input to investment decisions, ensuring alignment with Elgin's