Senior Development Manager - Solar & BESS

Location Bristol
Discipline: Project Development
Job type: Permanent
Published: 12 days ago

Senior Development Manager - Solar & BESS

Are you a seasoned professional in renewable energy development looking for your next challenge?

We’re seeking a Senior Development Manager to lead the charge on large-scale solar, BESS, and co-located projects. This is your opportunity to make a significant impact in the clean energy sector with a top-tier company based in the southwest of England. The company boast an impressive 1GW+ pipeline and has an exciting 8GW pipeline of projects in development or consented.

Responsibilities:

  • Lead the development of solar, BESS, and co-located projects from concept through to construction, ensuring projects are delivered on time and within budget.

  • Identify new opportunities for growth and development within the renewable energy sector.

  • Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, including landowners, local authorities, regulators, and partners.

  • Provide regular updates to senior management on project progress, risks, and opportunities.

What We’re Looking For:

  • 5+ years in renewable energy project development (preferably solar, BESS).

  • Strong leadership, financial, and project management skills.

  • Expertise in UK energy regulations.

  • Bachelors degree or higher in a relevant field

Are you interested in learning more? If so please apply directly to this ad or reach out to Gary O'Brien (g.obrien@mintselection.com) for an exploratory conversation.

Senior Development Manager - Solar & BESS

Mint selection are a trusted Clean Energy Recruitment Specialist with an extensive network and deep sector knowledge. We are an independent who support our clients and candidates through the full life cycle of Energy project; development, build, finance and operations. We’re known for building high performance teams that cover analyst to senior leadership, executive and Director level appointments.

Our recruitment strengths lie within the clean energy market, providing the latest energy jobs in; Renewable Energy (Wind Power, Solar PV, Wave & Tidal, Hydro, Biomass, Waste-to-energy, Geothermal, CHP), Battery Energy Storage, Fast Response, Hydrogen Production & Storage, Cleantech, Demand Response / Flexibility, Transmission & Distribution, Electric Vehicles and Vehicle Infrastructure.

Core areas we support include; Renewable Energy Investment Management, Energy Project Finance, Structured Finance, M&A, Renewable Energy Project Development, Construction, Operations, Engineering, Commercial Management, Procurement, Asset Management, Portfolio Performance, Risk Management, Trading & Optimisation, Quantitative Analytics and Data Science.

We enjoy a diverse client-base including; Private Equity Investors, Project Developers, Independent Power Producers, Institutional Investors, Banks/Lenders, Utilities, Energy Conglomerates, Equipment Manufacturers, EPC Contractors and advisory businesses that work throughout the United Kingdom and European Union, in particular, England, Wales, Scotland, Ireland, Spain, France, Poland and the Netherlands.