Job Title: Project Development Manager

Location: Aberdeen

Reporting to: Senior Project Development Manager

Number of Roles Available: 1

Company Overview:

Join Great British Energy and be part of powering the UK's Clean Energy Future.

At GBE, we're not just building an energy company - we're shaping the future of the UK's energy landscape.

Our mission is clear:

Drive clean energy deployment across the UK as a strategic developer, investor, and owner of renewable projects
Deliver benefits for communities and taxpayers, ensuring the clean energy transition creates jobs, boosts local economies, and increases public ownership
We focus on innovation, sustainability, and impact, working on projects that matter - from large-scale national renewable investments to empowering local and community energy initiatives.

Joining GBE means

Purpose-driven work Be part of a national effort to accelerate the clean energy transition
Career growth Opportunities to develop expertise in cutting-edge energy technologies and strategic investment
Collaboration and flexibility Work with passionate professionals in a dynamic, forward-thinking environment

If you want to make a real difference and help power a greener, fairer future for the UK, GBE is the place for you.

We welcome applications from all backgrounds and communities. If you require reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know.

About the Role:

Great British Energy is looking for a Project Development Manager to join our GBE Onshore Energy Team. This role will play a key part in contributing to projects, objectives, and wider organisational goals.

The Project Development Manager is responsible for leading renewable energy projects from origination through planning consent and into construction readiness. The role will manage all aspects of project development including land, grid, planning, environmental assessment, stakeholder engagement, commercial management and governance activities. The postholder will act as the principal coordinator for multidisciplinary project teams, ensuring projects are delivered safely, efficiently, on programme and within budget whilst meeting company governance requirements.

Project Development Leadership

Lead development of, typically, up to 3 onshore wind, solar PV and BESS projects.
Manage projects through defined governance gates.
Develop and maintain project execution plans.
Coordinate project budgets, schedules and risk management activities.
Drive projects towards planning consent and Final Investment Decision (FID).

Land & Stakeholder Management

Support negotiation of option agreements, leases and land rights.
Manage relationships with landowners and development partners.
Coordinate community and stakeholder engagement activities.
Liaise with local authorities, statutory consultees and government bodies.
Manage project communications and consultation programmes.

Planning & Environmental Management

Manage Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) activities.
Coordinate environmental consultants and technical specialists.
Oversee production of planning applications and supporting studies.
Ensure compliance with planning and environmental regulations.
Manage consent strategy throughout project development.

Grid & Technical Development

Coordinate grid connection applications and negotiations with the Grid Manager.
Manage engineering and feasibility studies with the Engineering Team.
Drive project design development and optimisation.
Work with the Engineering Team to ensure projects remain technically deliverable and constructable.
Support implementation of Safe by Design principles.

Commercial & Financial Management

Manage development expenditure against approved budgets.
Support preparation of business cases and governance submissions
Contribute to financial modelling and project valuation activities.
Manage consultant and framework contracts.
Support procurement activities and contractor engagement.

Governance & Reporting

Produce project reports for senior management and governance forums.
Maintain project risk registers and mitigation plans.
Ensure compliance with company governance procedures, including the Project Governance Framework.
Escalate critical issues and decisions promptly.
Monitor project KPIs and development progress.

Qualifications and Experience

Essential

Experience:

Considerable experience in renewable energy project development.
Track record of delivering projects through planning and consent stages.
Experience managing multidisciplinary consultants.
Experience working with landowners, planning authorities and grid operators.
Strong project management and commercial management skills.
Experience managing project budgets and schedules.

Desirable Knowledge

Good knowledge of the UK planning systems, with experience of working with at least one of the planning systems.
Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA).
Grid connection processes.
Land agreements and development contracts.
Project governance and risk management processes.

Renewable energy technologies including:

Onshore wind
Solar PV
Battery storage

Qualifications

Degree in Engineering, Planning, Environmental Science, Geography, Property, Energy or related discipline.
Project Management qualification (APM, PRINCE2 or equivalent) desirable.

Professional / Chartered status (or working towards) desirable:

MRTPI
MRICS
CEnv
CEng
MAPM

Personal Qualities:

Takes ownership, shows confidence in decision-making, and is willing to challenge constructively
Focuses on delivering meaningful outcomes and making a positive, lasting impact
Works collaboratively, valuing different perspectives and building inclusive relationships
Proactive and adaptable, with a curiosity to explore new ideas and improve ways of working
Resilient and resourceful in a fast-paced environment

What We Offer:

Competitive base salary
Performance-related bonus scheme
Excellent pension scheme
4x salary life assurance
Group income protection
38 days annual leave
Flexible working arrangements
Ongoing professional development and training
Supportive, inclusive working environment

Application Close Date: 12th August

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