Project Developer

JD Ross Energy; Utrecht; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

JD Ross Energy is seeking a Project Developer to lead the development of large-scale solar PV and battery storage projects across the Netherlands. You will drive origination, permitting, stakeholder engagement and grid connection assessment, coordinating with cross-functional teams to move projects toward ready-to-build status.

The role requires a strong commercial mindset, excellent communication skills and the ability to manage multiple projects autonomously.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering, Renewable Energy, Environmental Sciences, Real Estate, Planning, Economics or a related field.
• Proven renewable energy project development experience for utility-scale solar PV and/or battery storage.
• Good understanding of planning processes, permitting pathways and grid connection procedures.
• Commercial mindset with strong negotiation and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and work autonomously.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Entrepreneurial, proactive and solution-oriented approach.
• Familiarity with GIS tools and Microsoft Office applications.
• Fluent Dutch and English, both written and spoken.
• Full driving licence and willingness to travel regularly throughout the Netherlands.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of large-scale ground-mounted solar PV and battery storage projects from origination through to ready-to-build stage.
• Establish and manage relationships with landowners, municipalities, local energy cooperatives, network operators, consultants and suppliers.
• Identify suitable project opportunities and assess grid connection potential and power offtake capacity.
• Coordinate planning and permitting activities with spatial planners and external advisors.
• Secure permits, planning approvals and all required authorisations for project development and future construction.
• Drive community engagement initiatives and maintain positive relationships with local stakeholders.
• Collaborate with technical, financial and commercial teams throughout the project lifecycle.
• Prepare and submit applications for subsidies and incentive schemes.
• Support the acquisition of projects at various stages of development.
• Participate in industry events and maintain a strong network within the Dutch renewable energy market.
• Monitor regulatory, political and market developments in the Netherlands and Europe.
• Prepare development budgets, project schedules and regular progress reports for senior management.

Skills

Proven renewable energy project dev

Planning & permitting

Negotiation & stakeholder mgmt

Multi-project management

Communication & relationship-building

Entrepreneurial & proactive

GIS familiarity

Microsoft Office proficiency

Dutch & English fluency

Driving licence & travel willingness

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering/Renewable Energy/Related

Tools

GIS tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Project Developer – Utility Scale Solar & Battery Storage

An international renewable energy project developer and IPP is looking for a Project Developer to support the development of large-scale solar PV and battery energy storage projects across the Netherlands.

This is an opportunity to join a growing organisation active across Europe, playing a key role in the origination, development and delivery of utility-scale renewable energy assets.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the development of large-scale ground-mounted solar PV and battery storage projects from origination through to ready-to-build stage.
• Establish and manage relationships with key stakeholders, including landowners, municipalities, local energy cooperatives, network operators, consultants and suppliers.
• Identify suitable project opportunities and assess grid connection potential and power offtake capacity.
• Coordinate planning and permitting activities with spatial planners and external advisors.
• Secure permits, planning approvals and all required authorisations for project development and future construction.
• Drive community engagement initiatives and maintain positive relationships with local stakeholders.
• Collaborate closely with technical, financial and commercial teams throughout the project lifecycle.
• Prepare and submit applications for relevant subsidies and incentive schemes.
• Support the acquisition of projects at various stages of development.
• Actively participate in industry events and maintain a strong network within the Dutch renewable energy market.
• Monitor regulatory, political and market developments impacting renewable energy projects in the Netherlands and Europe.
• Prepare development budgets, project schedules and regular progress reports for senior management.

Profile

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering, Renewable Energy, Environmental Sciences, Real Estate, Planning, Economics or a related field.
• Proven experience in renewable energy project development, within utility-scale solar PV and/or battery storage.
• Good understanding of planning processes, permitting pathways and grid connection procedures.
• Commercial mindset with strong negotiation and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and work autonomously.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Entrepreneurial, proactive and solution-oriented approach.
• Familiarity with GIS tools and Microsoft Office applications.
• Fluent Dutch and English, both written and spoken.
• Full driving licence and willingness to travel regularly throughout the Netherlands.

Location

Regular travel across the Netherlands

Interested?

Feel free to apply or send me a direct message for a confidential discussion about the opportunity.