Development Manager

Overview

Lead development of utility-scale renewable and BESS projects, overseeing all phases.

Key Responsibilities

• stakeholder liaison
• risk management
• budget tracking
• project development
• deliverable management

Tasks

-Stakeholder Engagement: Act as the primary liaison with landowners, utilities, regulators, and consultants spanning legal, financial, technical, and environmental disciplines. -Risk & Budget Management: Monitor project financials and timelines while implementing mitigation strategies across the development cycle. -Project Development: Drive the development of large-scale renewable energy and BESS projects, ensuring progress from concept through execution. -Project Oversight: Manage deliverables, schedules, budgets, and risks, ensuring projects remain on track and aligned with strategic objectives.

Requirements

• 5+ years
• renewable energy
• bess
• project finance
• permitting
• due diligence

What You Bring

We are looking for an experienced and driven Development Manager to oversee and coordinate the advancement of our U.S. renewable energy and battery energy storage system (BESS) projects. In this role, you will lead due diligence efforts across technical, environmental, permitting, financial, and regulatory areas while working closely with both internal teams and external partners. Your leadership will guide projects from early development through financing, construction, and into operations. This position is pivotal in strengthening our development capabilities and supporting the company’s vision of building a sustainable energy future. -5+ years of experience in utility-scale renewable energy or BESS project development, with exposure to project finance structures. -Proven track record managing permitting processes, environmental assessments, land agreements, interconnection applications, and related project development activities.

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About Crossley Scott

-Founded in 2003 in Halifax, Crossley Scott has grown into a global clean-tech recruitment specialist. -Headquartered at Dean Clough Mills, they serve clients and candidates across the UK, Europe, US and Canada. -They focus on roles in EV charging, solar, battery storage and lighting for mid-senior to board levels. -Backed by a global recruitment group, they blend stability with nimble, specialist focus. -Typical assignments include leadership hires such as sales directors, presales engineers, and regional managers. -Their team includes dedicated experts like EV charging and energy storage directors in both UK and US markets. -They’ve rebranded over time but kept a clear mission: pairing top-tier talent with sustainable-energy companies.

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