Project Development CEO, Philippines

Taylor Hopkinson | Powered by Brunel; Manila; On-site; PHP 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Taylor Hopkinson | Powered by Brunel is seeking an accomplished Project Development CEO to lead a portfolio of large-scale renewable energy projects in the Philippines. You will drive development, commercial structuring, and execution from early-stage progress to FID readiness, while supervising construction to ensure timely delivery.

The role requires a proven track record in utility-scale energy development, strong deal-closing capabilities, and extensive stakeholder engagement with

Qualifications

• Proven executive track record in utility-scale renewable energy or energy infra development.
• Experience taking projects through permitting, grid access, and FID.
• Background with infrastructure funds or IPPs is preferred.
• Strong commercial structuring, project finance, and contract negotiations (EPC/O&M).
• Able to navigate complex regulatory environments in the Philippines and build trusted partnerships.

Responsibilities

• Executive Leadership & Portfolio Strategy: drive development progression across multiple projects and milestones in permitting, grid interconnection, and commercial structuring.
• Commercial Optimization & Value Creation: lead PPA/offtake strategies, contracting frameworks, and cost optimization to create bankable structures.
• Investment Decision & Execution Oversight: prepare assets for FID and oversee transition into construction.
• High-Level Stakeholder Management: represent the project with government authorities, regulators, lenders, and partners.
• Team & Resource Management: direct and mentor local delivery teams to maximize cross-project synergy and risk control.

Skills

Executive leadership

Deal closure

Investor backing

Commercial finance

Stakeholder mgmt

Job description

About the Role

We are seeking an exceptional and commercially driven Project Development CEO to lead the development progression, commercial structuring, and execution of a large-scale renewable energy project portfolio in the Philippines.

Embedded within a world-class global infrastructure investment platform, you will lead high-value assets from early-stage development to Financial Investment Decision (FID) readiness, while maintaining oversight into the construction phase to ensure seamless execution.

This is a pivotal executive leadership role responsible for driving strategic stakeholder engagement, permitting, grid access, offtake optimization, and bankability for major regional energy transition projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Executive Leadership & Portfolio Strategy: Accountable for overall development progression across multiple projects, ensuring key milestones in permitting, grid interconnection, and commercial structuring are met.

• Commercial Optimization & Value Creation: Lead PPA/offtake strategies, contracting frameworks, and cost optimization to establish highly bankable, investment-ready project structures.

• Investment Decision & Execution Oversight: Prepare assets for FID and board approval, subsequently overseeing the transition into the construction phase for successful delivery.

• High-Level Stakeholder Management: Serve as the primary executive face to government authorities, energy regulators, joint-venture partners, lenders, and key contractors.

• Team & Resource Management: Direct, mentor, and allocate local delivery teams and shared platform resources to drive cross-project synergy and risk management.

Candidate Profile

• Proven Executive Track Record: Extensive leadership experience in utility-scale renewable energy or energy infrastructure development across all phases (Development \$\rightarrow\$ FID \$\rightarrow\$ Construction \$\rightarrow\$ Operations).

• Deal-Closing Capabilities: Proven history of taking complex renewable projects through permitting, grid access, and financial close (FID).

• Investor-Backed Background: Prior experience working closely with top-tier infrastructure funds, investment committees, or international IPPs.

• Commercial & Financial Acumen: Strong expertise in commercial structuring, project finance, offtake strategy, and contract negotiations (EPC/O&M). (A technical background is not mandatory, but a strong foundational understanding of renewable technologies is required).

• Stakeholder Influence: Exceptional communication skills with a proven ability to navigate complex regulatory environments and build high-trust partnerships in the Philippines.