Senior Project Development Manager - Onshore Wind

Location Scotland
Discipline: Project Delivery
Job type: Permanent
Contact name: Gary O'Brien

Contact email: g.obrien@mintselection.com
Job ref: 33342
Published: 16 days ago

Senior Project Development Manager – Onshore Wind

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

We are partnered with a dynamic renewable energy company that develops, constructs, and operates a range of assets including Solar and wind projects. Within their portfolio, they currently operate over 1GW of assets and are in hyper-growth mode with ambition to grow this to over 2GW by the end of 2025. They are seeking an experienced Developer to take full ownership of the development activities for new wind farms in Scotland

Responsibilities:

  • Drive onshore wind projects from feasibility through to construction, ensuring timely and budget-friendly delivery.

  • Manage all permitting processes, including EIAs and planning applications, ensuring full regulatory compliance.

  • Build strong relationships with local communities, landowners, and regulatory bodies to facilitate project approvals.

  • Prepare projects for a smooth handoff to construction teams by finalizing all necessary permits and agreements.

  • Proactively identify and mitigate risks throughout the development process.

The successful candidate will have:

  • Bachelors degree in a relevant field

  • Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a similar role related to the development/delivery of onshore wind projects in Scotland.

  • Strong knowledge of the connection process for new generation projects to the distribution and transmission networks.

  • Commercial mindset and desire to learn.

  • Willingness to travel when and as required including to the head office

If you're someone driven by ambition and believe you have what it takes to thrive in this position, we'd love to hear from you! Submit your CV or reach out to Gary O'Brien (g.obrien@mintselection.com) for an informal chat about this exciting opportunity.

Senior Project Development Manager – Onshore Wind

Mint selection is 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.

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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.