Solar and BESS Development Manager

1 week ago


Liverpool, Liverpool, United Kingdom Benson Mack Search Full time
About the Role
We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Development Manager to join our client's team in the renewable energy sector. The successful candidate will be responsible for planning and developing utility-scale solar and BESS projects across England and Wales.

As part of this team, you will play a key role in progressing the company's 2GW pipeline of solar and BESS projects. You will work closely with a supportive and highly experienced development team to lead the planning, management, and delivery of projects from origination to ready-to-build status.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in project development, with experience in planning, environmental impact assessment, and land acquisition. You should also have a track record of successfully securing planning permissions and consents for large-scale energy projects in the UK or Ireland.

Your responsibilities will include engaging with local authorities, landowners, stakeholders, and the wider public. You will also be responsible for managing external consultants and contractors, running tender processes, and coordinating community and stakeholder consultation meetings.

In addition, you will need to liaise with internal teams and coordinate external consultants on grid capacity and connection opportunities. You will also manage project budgets and report on project progress.

Responsibilities:
  • Lead the planning, management, and delivery of solar and BESS projects from origination to ready-to-build status.
  • Engage with local authorities, landowners, stakeholders, and the wider public.
  • Manage external consultants and contractors.
  • Run tender processes and coordinate community and stakeholder consultation meetings.
  • Liaise with internal teams and coordinate external consultants on grid capacity and connection opportunities.
  • Manage project budgets and report on project progress.


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