Senior Solar & Storage Development Project Lead (Hybrid)

Circal; Dublin; Hybrid; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Incentive plan

Flexible working

Job summary

Circal is seeking a Senior Project Development Manager – Solar & Storage to drive utility-scale projects in Ireland from origination to Ready-to-Build. You will lead design, environmental, planning and grid workstreams, and manage consultants and stakeholders in line with Circal's development strategy and timelines.

Based in Ireland with a hybrid work model, the role reports to the Head of Development or CEO and requires a degree in Planning, Environmental Science, Engineering, Geography or

Qualifications

• Degree in Planning, Environmental Science, Engineering, Geography or related field.
• 5+ years in renewable development (solar/storage/wind).
• Strong knowledge of Irish planning, environmental assessment and grid processes.
• Track record of leading multidisciplinary consultants through permitting.
• Comfort with GIS and PM tools.

Responsibilities

• Own the full development lifecycle of solar and storage projects from origination through permitting and grid.
• Lead site feasibility, design iterations, environmental assessments, planning and grid applications.
• Appoint and manage consultants and vendors; engage landowners, communities and regulators.
• Drive planning, permitting and grid approvals; manage project risk and compliance.
• Track budgets, support financial modelling and land/commercial negotiations.
• Report to the Executive Team on strategy, portfolio, cash flow and budgets.

Skills

Project leadership

Stakeholder management

Regulatory awareness

Education

Degree in Planning, Environmental Science, Engineering, Geography

Tools

GIS

PM tools

Job description

Circal is seeking a Senior Project Development Manager – Solar & Storage to drive utility-scale projects in Ireland from origination to Ready-to-Build. You will lead design, environmental, planning and grid workstreams, and manage consultants and stakeholders in line with Circal's development strategy and timelines.

Based in Ireland with a hybrid work model, the role reports to the Head of Development or CEO and requires a degree in Planning, Environmental Science, Engineering, Geography or