Your Mission

As our GB Project Development Lead, you’ll be at the heart of delivering [Employer hidden]’s 4 GW+ battery storage portfolio. This is a senior, hands-on role where you’ll have the freedom to run your own projects while helping the wider team grow.

Key Responsibilities

• Project Management: Take full ownership of 1–2 transmission-scale battery projects, managing schedules, budgets, risk registers, and HSE. Navigate the planning process, secure land agreements, manage design reviews, and lead the project team.
• Line Management: Mentor Project Managers, set standards for planning applications and reporting, be the planning expert across the business, and manage performance.
• GB Development Strategy: Shape future strategy, monitor portfolio budgets and risks, and stay ahead of battery technology and market changes.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• 4+ years in project development and consents, ideally renewable energy
• Project management skills (schedules, budgets, risk registers)
• Strong understanding of UK consenting regimes including environmental assessments
• Experience managing project teams and mentoring
• Experience managing external consultants and stakeholder engagement
• General understanding of grid, design, and land elements
• BESS experience highly desirable

Benefits

Package includes salary £88,000 - £110,000, employee share scheme, up to 10% bonus, hybrid working, £2,000/year professional development, private medical cover, company pension with 8% contribution, enhanced parental leave, co-working office in Shoreditch, 1 month work from anywhere, 1 day green leave, free weekly lunch, dog-friendly office, mental health benefits via Spill, and regular team socials.

About [Employer hidden]

[Employer hidden] is an international builder, owner, and operator of renewable infrastructure. Backed by a recent £200 million investment from DIF Capital Partners, [Employer hidden] has BESS project pipelines across the UK, Italy, Spain, and Germany. The team is eclectic and diverse, with backgrounds from tech startups to energy markets. Values: Work for the team, Do it right, Move fast, Know your stuff.

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

[Employer hidden] is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to age, disability, gender expression, marriage/civil partnership, pregnancy, race, nationality, religion, or sexual orientation.