Position Overview:
Our client, a leading investment fund in the renewable energy sector, seeks a Director of Development with a knack for investments to oversee end-to-end project development—from site identification to construction readiness. This role requires strategic leadership, hands-on execution, and the ability to manage multidisciplinary teams in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute project strategies aligned with investment goals, assessing market trends, regulations, and technology advancements.

• Lead project management, ensuring timelines, budgets, and quality standards are met across land acquisition, permitting, environmental compliance, and engineering.

• Manage stakeholder relationships (landowners, regulators, communities) with strong negotiation and communication skills.

• Build and mentor a high-performing development team while fostering cross-functional collaboration.

• Oversee regulatory compliance, permitting, and risk mitigation to minimize delays and costs.

• Identify and resolve risks (environmental, technical, commercial) to ensure project viability.

Requirements:

• 12+ years in renewable energy/battery storage project development, with a proven track record from inception to construction.

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, environmental science, business, or related field (advanced degree preferred).

• Expertise in utility-scale solar, wind, or BESS development, including permitting, interconnection, and stakeholder engagement.

• Strong leadership experience managing teams and collaborating with regulators, communities, and partners.

• Exceptional project management, problem-solving, and communication skills (English required; Mandarin a plus).

• Having Europe and APAC project experience would be an advantage.

Ideal Candidate:
A strategic, hands-on leader who thrives in a dynamic environment and can balance commercial objectives with technical and regulatory complexities.