TGRC has partnered with a Netherlands-based company that have been operating in the UK since 2008. They provide 100% UK‑sourced renewable electricity and commercial solar solutions to industrial and business customers, helping them meet carbon‑neutral goals.
Our client is currently searching for a Development Manager to deliver the following:
Key Responsibilities:
* Identify and evaluate new wind development opportunities across Scotland, England, and Wales
* Collaborate with the team to explore extension and repowering options for existing wind sites
* Accelerate the development pipeline by assessing and prioritising high-potential projects
* Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders
* Form partnerships with external organisations when beneficial to project success
* Coordinate with external grid engineers to evaluate grid capacity, costs, and connection timelines; manage grid application processes through to acceptance
* Develop tailored stakeholder proposals, incorporating technical and financial analysis
* Work closely with internal experts - including asset and project managers - to ensure project readiness for construction and operation
* Evaluate commercial and technical feasibility using detailed financial modelling
* Lead negotiations on land lease agreements and power purchase agreements (PPAs), with support from legal counsel
* Prepare and oversee project documentation and navigate internal investment approval process up to final investment decision (FID)
* Contribute to defining commercial strategies, including participation in Contracts for Difference (CfD) schemes
* Manage financial responsibilities for individual projects ranging from £25 million to £150 million in capital investment, and £1 million to £5 million in development expenditure
* Simultaneously manage 3 to 4 projects at varying stages of development and maturity
Requirements:
* Degree-level qualification (or equivalent experience), ideally in a numerical, business, scientific, or engineering-related field
* Approximately 4–5 years of experience in the asset sector, with a strong preference for UK renewable energy industry exposure
* Demonstrates an entrepreneurial mindset and proactive approach
* Willing and able to travel regularly to project sites
* Confident in building and sustaining strong relationships with landowners, clients, and key stakeholders
* Broad experience in asset development, including project and budget management
* Skilled in evaluating opportunities based on grid capacity, with further assessment of planning, commercial, and land-related factors
* Conduct on-site visits to assess project feasibility, considering commercial, technical, environmental (EIA), planning, grid, and property aspects
* Understanding of wind energy contracting, including Power Purchase Agreements (PPA), Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) contracts, and participation in the CfD auction process
* Proven experience in property negotiations, legal contracting, and property law
* Familiarity with planning and consenting processes across England, Wales, and Scotland, including engagement with local authorities and key planning institutions
* Knowledge of the distribution grid system, including both technical and commercial aspects, as well as hands-on experience with grid applications, offers, and acceptances; ability to liaise with and challenge DNOs when necessary
* Technical knowledge of wind resource analysis is advantageous