Head of Development

Astute’s Power Team is partnered with a market-leading Renewables company, to recruit a Head of Development for their Renewables team across the UK and Ireland.

The Head of Development role will be focused on their Wind and Solar assets. This is a hybrid role, and travel to assets will be required on a regular basis. starting salary is c. £120,000 + car allowance + bonus + benefits.

If you’re experience in the Wind or Solar industry as a Senior Manager, with strong leadership skills and experience managing pipeline from origination to financial decision, then upload your CV to apply today.

Responsibilities and duties of the Head of Development

• Lead and develop a geographically dispersed renewable development team of 10+ professionals across the UK and Ireland.
• Drive renewable energy projects from origination through to Ready-to-Build and Financial Decision stages.
• Deliver ambitious development targets and ensure successful execution of greenfield initiatives.
• Lead project origination activities through acquisitions, partnerships, and strategic business development opportunities.
• Build and manage renewable energy portfolios comprising utility-scale solar and onshore wind projects.
• Oversee partnership and acquisition activities to maximise project progression and commercial success.
• Provide high-quality reporting, market insights, and regulatory guidance to the wider renewables team.
• Develop and implement country-level renewable energy strategies aligned with business objectives.
• Act as the key interface between Development and internal departments including EPC, Commercial Analysis, Offtake, and Asset Rotation teams.
• Represent the Development team externally while promoting a collaborative, solution-focused leadership culture internally.

Professional qualifications

• A degree in a relevant subject is highly desraible.
• Proven experience managing and growing multi-location teams, including matrix management experience.
• Strong project management expertise, particularly within acquisition-led renewable development environments.
• Demonstrated track record in UK utility-scale solar and onshore wind project development from origination to Ready-to-Build stage.
• Excellent negotiation, stakeholder management, and partnership-building skills.
• Strong understanding of UK renewable energy permitting, regulation, and market dynamics.

Personal Skills

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines.
• Comfortable working in international environments with willingness to travel regularly.

Salary and benefits of the Head of Development role

• Starting salary of c. £120,000
• Highly competitive package incl. car allowance, medical and bonus
• Opportunity to work for a leading organisation in the field

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