Project Development Lead – NI & ROI

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Ireland, +1 more state.

📋 Description

• Identify, analyze, and obtain new energy opportunities, including data centres, BESS, wind, rooftop, carport, and ground-mounted installations.

• Oversee the local commercial network to enhance site acquisitions and project development.

• Collaborate with Finance, GIS, and engineering teams to evaluate feasibility and enhance project design.

• Supervise solar project permitting from the initial phase through to construction readiness, ensuring compliance with regulations and grid connections.

• Structure Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) and other financial models in partnership with Finance and clients.

• Lead acquisitions from opportunity identification through to transaction completion and transition to project development and delivery teams.

• Build and maintain relationships with local authorities, landowners, industrial clients, service providers, and regional administrations.

• Source and secure late-stage and Ready-to-Build renewable energy projects.

• Lead commercial negotiations and manage due diligence for acquisitions.

• Conduct technical, environmental, and regulatory feasibility assessments utilizing cartographic studies and data analysis.

• Secure land or lease agreements for chosen sites.

• Oversee project development from site selection to permitting and pre-construction phases.

• Prepare tender response documents and manage pre-construction activities, risk assessments, procurement tender preparation, and EPC contract negotiations.

• Draft and review technical and commercial contract appendices and project agreements.

• Report to the Head of Projects.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in power, renewable energy, agronomy, environmental studies, or project management.

• 3–5 years of professional experience in a development role with a proven track record in project development.

• Strong background in project and business development within the renewables and power sector.

• Demonstrated success in identifying and securing projects throughout the Island of Ireland.

• Established local stakeholder network, including authorities, landowners, industrial clients, service providers, and regional administrations.

• Ability to identify and implement prospecting techniques and strategies for renewable energy opportunities.

• Experience in structuring Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) and responding to tenders.

• Proven experience in sourcing and securing late-stage and Ready-to-Build renewable energy projects.

• Experience leading commercial negotiations, including NDAs, NBOs, LOIs, Exclusivity Agreements, and acquisition terms.

• Ability to assess opportunities, coordinate due diligence, and assist in investment decisions.

• Experience with cartographic studies and data analysis.

• Experience conducting technical, environmental, and regulatory feasibility studies.

• Proven experience in securing land or lease agreements.

• Experience managing project development from site selection through permitting and pre-construction.

• Experience in preparing permitting applications and collaborating with planners, consultants, legal experts, authorities, grid operators, and suppliers.

• Experience overseeing pre-construction tasks, risk assessments, procurement tender preparation, and EPC contract negotiations.

• Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.

• Excellent analytical skills, adaptability, efficiency, organization, autonomy, and capacity to manage multiple projects.

• Knowledge of the Irish renewable sector and local authorities or administrations in Ireland and Northern Ireland is an advantage.

• Valid driver's license held for over 1 year; travel is required.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive salary package.

• Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.

• Flexible working arrangements.

• Comprehensive health and wellness programs.