Development Manager

Join GRIDSERVE, a cutting-edge sustainable energy business with a compelling mission to deliver scalable solutions for climate change. We are a dynamic sustainable energy business committed to revolutionising the landscape of climate change.

At the forefront of innovation, we've pioneered the Sun-to-Wheel ecosystem, shaping the future with advanced hybrid solar + battery farms, the UK's premier electric vehicle charging infrastructure, electric vehicle leasing programs, and cutting-edge electric forecourts. Our multi-award-winning company, headquartered in the UK, thrives on sustainability, guided by core values that prioritize people, pioneering products, and environmental stewardship. GRIDSERVE believes in unlocking a better, more sustainable future. Seize the opportunity now to be part of our mission to #deliver impactful and transformative solutions.

ROLE OVERVIEW

We're looking for a Development Manager who is responsible for development pipeline management for GRIDSERVE, through to successful handover to the Deliver team. The role is accountable for Project Development budgets and programmes and driving collaboration between multi-disciplinary stakeholders including Site Origination, Legal, Commercial, Fleet, Engineering, H&S, Procurement and Delivery to achieve targets.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

Project Development Management

· Successfully manage the development of a volume of projects through the pre-construction Development phases.

· Manage the cost, time and quality of development projects assigned to the role.

· Collaborate effectively with an internal and external stakeholder resource to execute the development process.

· Bring project leadership to a multi-disciplinary team to execute a project plan.

Pipeline Scheduling, Risk and Quality Management

· Identify and manage risk attributed to assigned projects and a project pipeline, ensuring predictability of programme and cost.

· Deliver and drive to exceed, assigned annual targets for Start on Sites within the allocated develop budget.

· Effectively manage supply chain partners in permitting (planning), real estate and grid connection design

Other

· Assist in other related duties as and when requested by GRIDSERVE Senior Management

· Adhere to all company policies, procedures and business ethics, including anti-bribery policy, Health and Safety, Quality and Environmental Management (compliant with ISO 9001 and 14001).

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Required Experience

· Experience working in a business, overseeing the development process in property management or a related sector

· Experience effectively achieving development milestones

Required Skills and Abilities

· Communication – competent across both written and verbal mediums, ensuring clarity in purpose and professionalism in execution.

· Adaptability – proficient in adapting and responding to changing business needs and business strategy.

· The ability to effectively co-ordinate and prioritise tasks and time effectively with strong planning and time management abilities.

· Very strong attention to detail.

· Project management – competent in managing programme, risk and quality across multiple projects.

· Teamwork and collaboration – competent in engendering effective communication and collaboration.

· Troubleshooting – proficient at identifying and solving problems.

· Excellent interpersonal skills and experience in managing relationships with key stakeholders

· Competent at using Project Management software (including MS Projects).

Required Qualifications and Certifications

· Degree or an equivalent level of qualification in Property, Consents or Engineering

· Full UK driving license

Equal Opportunity Statement:

GRIDSERVE is committed to being an Equal Opportunity Employer. We ensure that all individuals are treated with fairness and respect in our hiring process, regardless of gender (including gender identity, gender expression, and gender reassignment), race (including color, nationality, ethnic or national origin), religion or belief, marital or civil partnership status, disability, age, sexual orientation, pregnancy or maternity, trade union membership, or membership in any other legally protected category.

Company Culture & Values

GRIDSERVE prides itself in providing a workplace that is friendly, encourages creativity and independence, empowering each team member to work at their best. We are passionate with an entrepreneurial spirit, hard-working but always find time to ‘let our hair down’. Our Iver office is set in a private estate with lavish open grounds providing a great environment to work in.

We aim to work with Awesome people who align with our values to achieve greater results.

Consider the values below and ask how well these resonate with the principles you hold:

Be Awesome We aim to delight: ‘great’ is our minimum bar

Positively Charged We are positive people who approach life and every task full of healthy energy

Synergy Seekers We have each other’s back, and appreciate that the whole is greater than the sum of its parts

Legacy Creators We strive to deliver positive change through strong ethics and sustainable choices

Straight Up We are open, honest, direct people who accept responsibility and sweep nothing under the carpet

Risk Mitigators We stack the odds in our favour by taking risks we have the ability to influence

Thought Leaders We have the strength and conviction to create a better path, and to follow gut instincts

Solutions Focussed We embrace problems as opportunities and focus our time and energy on solutions

Our dedication extends to fostering an inclusive environment where employees are empowered, and diversity is embraced. We encourage everyone to participate actively and respond to our commitment to equality.

Company Benefits:

💰 Financial Benefits: competitive pay, share options, pension, life insurance, income protection, retail & entertainment discounts.

🌿 Wellbeing and Work Life Balance: 33 days annual leave inc. public holidays, remote and flexible working, generous maternity and paternity leave, excellent family cover private health, EAP, 24/7 GP access

🌍 Carbon Fighting: EV leasing salary sacrifice scheme, EV leasing referral, cycle to work scheme

🚀Growth: a dynamic, challenging and rewarding environment with excellent learning and development resources via our top inhouse LMS and exciting career progression opportunities!

Join us in delivering a better and more sustainable future! #GRIDSERVE #TechForGood #SustainableEnergy