Project Development Manager

A bit about Field:

To reach Net Zero, we need to solve big challenges - like how to store energy, solve grid intermittency, and heat our homes without fossil fuels. And, if we’re going to prevent climate catastrophe, we need to do this now. Field will fund, build and run the renewable infrastructure we need to tackle these challenges.

We’re starting with energy storage, with a portfolio of batteries in the UK. Storage is critical to the future success of renewable energy in the UK and beyond. It allows us to store renewable energy for when it's needed, creating a more reliable, flexible and green grid.

We need to massively accelerate the deployment of storage assets. At Field, we will show that batteries are a totally viable part of our energy infrastructure - now, not in some distant future. And, we have ambitious plans to become the defining new clean energy player in Europe over the next few years, gradually expanding beyond batteries into new asset types.

The role:

The Project Developer role is a critical role for scaling Field. In this role, you would be building Field’s greenfield pipeline of battery energy storage system projects. Assisted by the grid team, you would play a key role sourcing, screening and identifying which greenfield sites we take forward. Initially this would be focused in the UK, and battery storage, but we will be scaling very fast and we anticipate this leading into more diverse projects, and new geographies. You will take projects from initial identification and inception through to consenting and EPC handover. The role will involve landowner negotiations and legal agreements, grid connection submissions, design input through to managing external planning and technical consultant to gain content.

Main responsibilities:

1. Build our robust pipeline of greenfield UK battery storage projects

• Build relationships with landowners
• Maintain an extensive pipeline of development projects
• Be the first buyers to evaluate the most attractive new sites

2. Effectively prioritise our pipeline and site search
   • Understanding of what a good site looks like and how the business should prioritise these 
   • Undertake regular site visits around the UK identifying and screening sites for BESS projects
3. Grid Connection Applications
   • Working with the Grid team for the submission of distribution and transmission connection applications
4. Conduct high level site analysis to determine which sites to progress
   • Undertake high level due diligence of prospective sites (land/lease status, planning and environmental desktop status, grid status, local constraints, key costs)
   • Complete high level site valuations
   • Spot opportunities to resolve problems and enhance returns
   • Understand how site constraints can impact CAPEX and project financials
   • Align pipeline with Field’s broader strategy, fundraising timelines, and resources
5. Landowner Legal Engagement
   • Manage and drive Heads of Terms with Landowners and Agents
   • Manage and drive Option to Lease discussion and documentation with Landowners and Agents
6. Design, Planning & Consenting
   • Manage and drive technical and environmental consultant for the production of planning applications to gain content for the developments
   • Working with in-house and consulting design teams to drive successful and operable designs
7. Financial Controlling
   • Manage of budget allocation to drive value

A bit about you:

• Enthusiasm and curiosity about the energy storage industry
• Humble and hands-on team player, necessary in a small company environment
• Ability to work well with others at all levels, including senior management
• Ability to work to tight timescales and deadlines
• Ability to multitask, manage time effectively, and plan across multiple initiatives
• Great communicator that enjoys both upskilling team members and learning from them

Experience and skills we look for:

• 4+ years in development role ideally within the renewable and energy industry managing a range of projects and technologies
• A qualified Royal Town Planner or strong experience of the planning process 
• Experience of dealing with landowners and land agents for the negotiation of Option and Lease Agreements
• Strong understanding if the environmental constraints and impact on development

Why join us?

Genuine impact: You will actually be building and operating the renewable infrastructure we need to reach net zero. This is not a green CSR initiative, but a company that is taking a leading role in building one of the critical solutions to a generational problem.

Make things happen: We are still an early stage start-up, and you will have significant accountability to make things happen from day 1. You will have a lot of autonomy, will learn quickly, and be given a LOT of room to grow.

Define a new industry: The energy market is in a paradigm shift right now, evolving at a breathtaking pace, and you will play a leading role in defining how that market evolves and innovates over the next few years. 

Exceptional, diverse team: We are an eclectic team with varied backgrounds. We have experience scaling billion dollar tech start-ups, building energy companies, as well as deep specialisms in the energy markets. You will learn from and work with a bunch of fun, curious, and entrepreneurial people that really want to make an impact. 

Diversity & inclusion:

Diverse teams make better teams. Field is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment which is as representative as possible of our society. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage/civil partnership pregnancy /maternity, race, nationality, religion or belief, gender, political beliefs and sexual orientation.