GB Project Development Lead

Department: DevCon

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: UK - London

Compensation: £88,000 - £100,000 / year

Description

Your Mission 
As our GB Project Development Lead, you’ll be at the heart of delivering Field’s 4 GW+ battery storage portfolio. This is a senior, hands-on role where you’ll have the freedom to run your own projects while helping the wider team grow. If you're looking for a place where you can actually see the results of your work on the ground, this is it.

Key Responsibilities

This is a big and varied role with plenty of room to make your mark. Your day-to-day will responsibilities will generally include:
Project management

You’ll be the Project Manager for 1–2 of our large, transmission-scale battery projects. This means you’ll:

• Take full ownership: You’re in charge of the project schedules, budgets, and risk registers, and you’ll make sure health and safety (HSE) is always front and center.
• Navigate the planning process: You’ll lead the consenting process—everything from managing applications and engaging with councils and local communities, to keeping our external consultants on track.
• Secure the land: You’ll work with the land team to make sure all the right agreements are in place and acting as the main point of contact for landowners.
• Manage the design: You’ll use your knowledge of batteries and electrical design to review project plans, making sure they’re safe and buildable.
• Lead the team: You’ll coordinate your project team, including hiring the right external experts, making sure the team delivers to meet your project deadlines. 
  
  

Line Management
You’re not just working on your own projects; you’re a leader in the GB Development team. This means you’ll:

• Be a mentor: You’ll manage a few of our Project Managers, acting as the person they go to when they hit a technical problem or programme conflicts.
• Set the standard: You’ll help the team apply lessons learned and continually improve - this will cover everything from our planning applications and designs to our reporting and processes.
• Be the planning expert: You’ll be the go-to for planning advice across the business, especially helping our construction team figure out how to amend designs without slowing things down.
• Have the honest conversations: You aren’t afraid to step in and manage performance, whether that’s with our own team or the consultants we hire.
  
  

GB Development Strategy
You’ll also have a seat at the table when it comes to deciding how Field grows. You’ll:

• Shape our future: You’ll use what you’re learning and hearing on the ground to define our overall development strategy.
• Watch the big picture: You’ll keep an eye on budgets and risks across the whole portfolio to make sure we’re staying consistent and smart with our spending.
• Stay ahead of the curve: You’ll keep up with what’s happening in the battery world—new tech, market shifts, and revenue updates—and explain what it means for our projects.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

The skills you’ll need  

• 4+ years in project development and consents, ideally within the renewable energy sector.
• Project management skills, including experience in project schedules, budgets, and risk registers 
• Strong understanding of UK consenting regimes (including environmental assessments)
• Experience managing project teams and the leadership skills 
• Experience managing external consultants and engaging with stakeholders
• General understanding of grid, design, and land elements of development in order to manage inputs from technical specialists. 
• Personable approach and experience keeping project stakeholders and on side (e.g. landlords, network operators). You should also have experience reporting to senior team members accurately and succinctly. 
• BESS experience highly desirable

Benefits

Package DetailsSalary: £88,000 - £110,000
We’re offering a competitive compensation package, including participation in our employee share scheme which rewards all employees for the growth of the business. You’ll be awarded shares when you join, which will vest over four years - and as the business grows in size and value, so will your shares!
We value our team’s wellbeing and belonging so we invest approx £5,000 a year on a range of perks, benefits and wellbeing activities, including regular team socials and events. 
Other benefits include

• Up to 10% Company wide bonus based on company performance 
• Hybrid working (blend of home and office working to suit individual needs) 
• £2,000 per year to spend on your professional development 
• Private medical cover with Bupa from day one with the option to add family members. 
• Company Pension with 8% Contribution 
• Enhanced parental leave, for all new parents:
  • 6 months fully paid primary carer leave
  • 3 months fully paid secondary carer leave
  • 10 days fully paid leave for fertility treatment
• Fun co-working office space in Shoreditch, London 
• 1 month work from anywhere, for those with a travel bug 
• 1 day green leave to do something good for the environment
• free lunch once a week - a great way to get to know people in the wider team 
• dog friendly office, feel free to bring your pooch along 
• Spill: our mental health benefit allowing every Fielder access to equal and unrestricted therapy and resources 
• Regular, optional team socials designed to be inclusive for everyone (not just the pub goers!)
• Birthday carbon offset: a gift from Field to the world to celebrate your birthday

A bit about Field
Field is an international builder, owner, and operator of renewable infrastructure. Founded by a successful entrepreneur, we have robust BESS project pipelines across the UK, Italy, Spain, and Germany, backed by a recent £200 million investment from DIF Capital Partners. Our mission is to grow internationally and develop a strong global BESS portfolio.
We are an eclectic team with diverse backgrounds, from scaling billion-dollar tech startups to building energy companies and specializing in energy markets. You'll work with fun, curious, entrepreneurial people making a real impact. We're proving batteries are a viable energy solution now. Our ambitious plans include becoming Europe's leading clean energy player and expanding beyond batteries into new assets

Our Values

• Work for the team - We are friendly and approachable. We make time for each other, value diverse perspectives, and learn and grow together.
• Do it right - We prioritise doing things right, never cutting corners. Safety comes first, and we consider our impact on communities and the environment. We act with integrity always.
• Move fast - We’re doers. We take responsibility, deliver on promises, and get things done. FAST.
• Know your stuff - We’re curious self-starters, always learning, adapting, and improving. No question is too small. We own our growth.

Read more about our values at www.field.energy 

Love the sound of Field but not sure this role is right for you? Have a look at our careers page and register your CV. We are always interested in candidates who have exposure to BESS and work within the Renewable Energy space. We’d love to hear from you 

Equality, 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 expression, marriage/civil partnership status, pregnancy/maternity status, race, nationality, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. We published a blog discussing our findings and learnings from our first Equity, Diversity and Inclusion survey in March 2023 which you can read here. 
Still not convinced? See what our current team think about working here to find out why you should join us!