Project Development Manager-Wind

Project Development Manager-Wind 

Reporting to the Head of Wind Development- UK, we are looking for an influential, 

innovative and experienced Development Manager specializing in wind development to 

join our growing UK team and to help shape and accelerate our journey to delivering our 

goals. As a key member of the UK team the role will provide expert understanding of the 

wind market in the UK and be able to develop key development partnerships externally 

as well as undertake in-house greenfield development of wind projects. The role 

supports hybrid/remote working with an expectation to spend time with the team at our 

office. 

Your responsibilities 

• Lead the development of utility-scale wind and BESS projects across the UK, Ireland 

and, where required, other Uniper markets, ensuring projects achieve commercial 

viability and are successfully progressed through all development milestones. 

• Manage the full project development lifecycle from origination through to Final 

Investment Decision (FD), covering both greenfield developments and acquired project 

opportunities. 

• Secure and manage critical development workstreams, including land agreements, 

permitting, environmental assessments, stakeholder engagement and grid connection 

activities. 

• Manage external development partners, consultants and contract developers to 

ensure delivery against agreed project objectives, schedules and budgets. 

• Lead project design and consenting activities, including environmental 

assessments, planning applications, appeals and the discharge of consent conditions. 

• Support business development and acquisition activities by conducting technical 

and development due diligence, assessing project maturity, risks and value creation 

opportunities. 

• Monitor, interpret and respond to regulatory, planning and market developments, 

ensuring projects remain compliant and commercially competitive. 

• Build and maintain strong relationships with landowners, permitting authorities, grid 

operators, community stakeholders, regulators and other key external parties. 

• Collaborate closely with Engineering, Construction, Procurement, Asset Operations, 

Commercial, Energy Offtake and other internal teams to ensure projects are developed 

with a clear pathway to construction and operation. 

• Contribute to the continuous improvement of development processes, standards 

and best practices across the renewables business. 

Your profile 

Essential: 

• Experience in the development of utility-scale renewable energy projects, ideally 

wind and energy storage projects. 

• Understanding of all stages of project development, including site origination, land 

agreements, permitting, environmental assessments, grid connections and progression 

to Final Investment Decision. 

• Proven track record of successfully delivering renewable energy projects through key 

development milestones. 

• Knowledge of UK and/or Irish planning, permitting and regulatory frameworks 

relevant to renewable energy development. 

• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple internal and external stakeholders, 

consultants and development partners simultaneously. 

• Excellent project management skills, including budget management, scheduling, 

risk management and progress reporting. 

• Commercial awareness, with an understanding of project economics, development 

value drivers and investment decision criteria. 

• Excellent communication, negotiation and presentation skills, both written and 

verbal. 

• Ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary teams, including Engineering, 

Construction, Legal, Finance, Commercial and Asset Management functions. 

• Good understanding of financial concepts, project valuation methodologies and 

investment appraisal principles. 

• Growth mindset with openness to new technologies and a willingness to 

continuously develop relevant skills and capabilities 

Desirable: 

• Experience negotiating and managing development agreements, land agreements, 

co-development agreements, service agreements and project acquisition transactions. 

• Experience undertaking development due diligence for project acquisitions and 

partnership opportunities. 

• Interpersonal skills and the ability to represent Uniper effectively with external 

stakeholders and development partners. 

• Technical expertise in solar PV and/or energy storage systems. 

• Degree (Master's or equivalent) in Engineering, Environmental Sciences, Business, 

Economics, Law or a related discipline. 

• Solution-oriented, resilient and proactive approach, with the ability to perform in a 

dynamic development environment. 

• Willingness to travel and work effectively within an international and multicultural 

organisation. 

Your qualities 

 we not only reward our employees with attractive salaries, an excellent 

company pension and health related benefits for their hard work and dedication to 

shaping the future energy transition. You can also expect a supportive working culture 

that offers a wide range of creative and innovative ideas. We enable various flexible 

working arrangements, whilst also supporting with home office equipment. 

Through regular training and workshops, together we work towards visualising yourself 

in our company as if it were your own. We support you in highlighting your individual 

potential, achieving your personal goals, and reaching your ambitions. We invite you to 

become part of our diverse company with international colleagues from more than 80 

countries. 

• Competitive salary 

• Personal development and Learning opportunities 

• Enhanced company pension – With up to 12% company contributions 

• 26 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays 

• Electric vehicle charging at our sites 

• In house Occupational Health Services 

• Company funded Private Medical Insurance including free GP service 

• Performance related benefits 

• Access to a range of flexible benefits such as Share Incentive Plan, Dental, 

Critical Illness and Life Insurance, Cycle2Work, or buy and sell extra holiday 

• Future career opportunities (UK & International) with a strong focus on 

Diversity Equity and Inclusion