Development Manager - Solar

Overview

Lead development of solar & battery projects, focusing on land, planning and grid.

Key Responsibilities

• project management
• budget control
• planning consents
• public consultation
• land development
• grid connection

Tasks

> Overall management of the project development including budgets, timelines, and stakeholder engagement. > Supporting on the management of the planning & consents process including representation at public consultation events and managing external planning consultants. Our client are looking to hire a Development Manager into their existing development function who would be responsible for the overall progression of their projects through the development process across the key elements of land, planning, and grid connection. The role is slightly more focused on the land piece, but experience across all fronts would be beneficial.

Requirements

• greenfield
• brownfield
• renewable
• 12‑month
• remote
• ftc

What You Bring

This company are able to develop projects in the traditional greenfield manner, but also have a great track record in brownfield renewable energy development so you would have scope for broadening your experience across the sector. This role is an initial 12 month FTC with the idea being a permanent role on conclusion of this period. It would also be a remote position.

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Benefits

Salary Dependent on Experience: Up to £65,000 + wider benefits package > The land transaction in it's later stages including the option to lease agreement, and being an IPP, this company would also require you to work on wayleaves and easements. Remote Working Setup with Periodic Team Meetings & Site Visits

About Piper Maddox

-Founded in 2015 and headquartered in London, Piper Maddox has grown into a global clean-energy recruitment specialist. -Born to serve the renewable transition, it places professionals in solar, wind, storage, hydrogen, and e-mobility projects. -Their footprint spans major clean-tech hubs: UK, Benelux, Nordics, DACH, North America, and now expanding in Miami. -They maintain niche divisions—solar, storage, hydrogen—each led by dedicated specialists, delivering deep domain hiring.

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