Senior Project Developer

Ingrid Capacity; Stockholms kommun; On-site; SEK 700,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Ingrid Capacity, located in Stockholms län, is seeking a Senior Project Developer to lead energy storage projects across the Nordics. The ideal candidate must have over 10 years of project development experience in renewable energy, particularly in reaching Ready-to-Build status. Strong negotiation and stakeholder management skills are essential. Responsibilities include securing permits, managing projects from conception to execution, and ensuring regulatory compliance. The role necessitates travel within the Nordics for site assessments and stakeholder meetings.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in project development in renewable energy or energy storage.
• Proven track record of projects reaching Ready-to-Build (RtB) status.
• Fluency in English; additional languages are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Drive project development efforts, securing land, permits, and grid connections.
• Negotiate agreements and build relationships with key stakeholders.
• Monitor and ensure project financial viability and compliance.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Stakeholder management

Problem-solving

Project management

Knowledge of renewable energy

Education

University degree in engineering, business or management

Job description

About the role

Do you have a proven track record of bringing high-quality projects to Ready-to-Build — with a deep understanding of what it takes to develop assets that perform over their full lifetime?

We are looking for an experienced and hands‑on senior project developer to lead the development of our energy storage projects in the Nordics.

You will become a senior team member within the project development team, taking full ownership over projects – leveraging your negotiation and execution skills based on a thorough understanding of what makes a project bankable and sound from a financing perspective.

You thrive with ambiguity and have a proven track record of high-quality project deliveries while working with a wide range of stakeholders (landowners, grid owners, authorities, utilities as well as internal stakeholders – transaction, engineering, procurement). You enjoy the mix of hands‑on execution, strategic planning, negotiation, independent work and collaboration.

Travel within the Nordics occurs occasionally - traveling to sites for assessments, stakeholder meetings, and ensuring that development milestones are met. You will report to Head of Development.

Key tasks and responsibilities

• Drive project development efforts, to secure land, permits, and grid connections to reach RtB status.
• Negotiate agreements and build strong relationships with key stakeholders. Representing Ingrid at industry events, fostering strategic partnerships and collaborations.
• Ensure strong financial viability and technical excellence as well as drive continuous improvements in all aspects of development.
• Navigate regulatory processes and stay ahead of market trends to ensure compliance and long‑term project viability.
• Identify and proactively address project risks through strategic planning and problem‑solving.
• Oversee project documentation to ensure compliance with industry standards, and seamless project handover.
• Work cross‑functionally to align technical, financial, and regulatory aspects of projects to drive innovation and contribute to Ingrid’s long‑term growth and success.

Your work experience

• 10+ years of experience in project development in renewable energy or energy storage – proven track record of projects reaching RtB, experienced with specific Nordic regulatory/permitting framework coupled with financial/bankability knowledge
• University degree in engineering, business, management or related field.
• Technical expertise in energy markets and understanding of grid infrastructure.
• Fluency in English; additional languages are a plus.

Your personal skills

• Strong negotiation and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to engage effectively at all levels.
• Structured problem-solver who enjoys tackling complex challenges creatively and pragmatically.
• A relationship-builder who understands counterparties' perspectives and resolves issues with a positive impact.
• Self-driven and proactive — takes initiative, leads projects independently, and continuously seeks to improve.
• Resilient and collaborative, thriving in fast-paced environments while keeping internal and external stakeholders aligned.