Head of Development - Poland

Taylor Hopkinson | Powered by Brunel; Warszawa; On-site; PLN 360,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

Taylor Hopkinson is seeking a senior leader to drive the expansion of renewable development activities in Poland, owning the onshore wind pipeline from origination through permitting and grid connection to construction readiness.

You will build strategic partnerships with public authorities, landowners and industry partners, lead high-performing teams, and ensure investments deliver attractive commercial outcomes.

Qualifications

• Outstanding track record in developing onshore wind projects in Poland.
• Deep knowledge of Polish development, permitting and grid connection frameworks.
• Experience leading high-performing teams and managing complex stakeholder environments.
• Strong commercial, financial and strategic evaluation skills.
• Extensive professional network and credibility to influence stakeholders across the Polish renewable energy market.

Responsibilities

• Lead the expansion of company renewable development activities in Poland.
• Own the onshore wind development pipeline from origination through permitting and grid connection.
• Identify and assess strategic acquisition opportunities to accelerate growth.
• Represent the company across the Polish renewables ecosystem, building relationships with authorities and partners.
• Ensure development investments deliver attractive commercial outcomes through portfolio management.

Skills

Onshore wind

Poland development

Stakeholder management

Strategic evaluation

Team leadership

Grid connection

Job description

Company Overview

Taylor Hopkinson have partnered with a global leader in green technology, dedicated to providing cutting-edge renewable energy solutions for enterprises, governments, and institutions worldwide.

Their mission is to address the challenges of achieving a sustainable future by innovating to reduce the production, storage, and synergy costs of renewable energy.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the expansion of the company renewable development activities in Poland, creating the organisational capability and strategic partnerships needed to deliver sustainable growth.
• Take ownership of the onshore wind development pipeline, guiding projects from origination through permitting and grid connection to construction readiness.
• Identify and assess strategic acquisition opportunities that accelerate pipeline growth and reinforce market position.
• Act as a key representative of the Company across the Polish renewables ecosystem, fostering productive relationships with public authorities, regulators, landowners and industry partners.
• Ensure development investments deliver attractive commercial outcomes through effective portfolio management, capital allocation and risk mitigation.

Requirements

• An outstanding track record in developing onshore wind projects in Poland and delivering projects to Ready-to-Build status.
• Comprehensive knowledge of Polish development, permitting and grid connection frameworks within the renewable energy sector.
• Experience leading high-performing teams and managing complex stakeholder environments.
• Strong commercial, financial and strategic evaluation skills, supported by sound judgement and decision-making capabilities.
• An extensive professional network and the credibility to influence key stakeholders across the Polish renewable energy market.