Alight is a leading solar IPP (Independent Power Producer) on a mission to accelerate the transition to a more sustainable energy system by developing, owning, and operating solar & BESS assets that deliver long-term value for businesses and the planet.
As a Project Developer, you will be a part of our behind-the-meter (BtM) team, responsible for a pipeline of onsite solar and BESS projects with commercial and industrial (C&I) customers. You will work closely with landowners, local authorities, DNOs, and corporate offtakers to bring well-structured, bankable projects from early concept to ready-to-build. You will join a cross-functional, highly collaborative team with the opportunity to shape how we develop private-wire projects in the UK market.
This is a full-time contract for an estimated period of 6-12 months, with the potential for full-time contract at the end of the assignment (if preferred). We’re open to both fixed-term employment and consultants. We have an office in London, but work location is flexible in the UK, with travel across the country as required for site visits and stakeholder meetings.
We are looking for a Project Developer to lead the development of private-wire solar and BESS projects in the UK from early-stage qualification through to construction readiness. A key part of this role is to strengthen Alight’s internal capability in private-wire development by helping to standardise processes, frameworks and best practices across the business.
Site identification and assessment
Identify and screen sites suitable for private-wire solar generation
Assess site viability through constraints mapping, grid capacity, access, yield analysis and cable routing
Land rights and agreements
Engage landowners and agents to secure site control via exclusivity
Lead negotiations for land agreements, including Heads of Terms, options to lease, leases, easements, wayleaves and access rights
Coordinate with legal counsel to progress land agreements efficiently
Project development to RTB
Coordinate all technical, planning and commercial workstreams to reach ready-to-build (RTB) status
Manage all development activities to achieve RTB status, including planning, grid, design, environmental assessments, surveys and permitting
Coordinate internal and external stakeholders (technical, planning, legal, commercial) to keep projects on track
Commercial and private-wire structures
Support the commercial team during structuring of private-wire PPAs and offtake arrangements with C&I clients
Provide guidance on private-wire specifics, including easements, land options and long-term asset ownership considerations
Process and capability building
Develop internal frameworks, best practices and repeatable processes for private-wire solar and hybrid projects
Contribute to the company’s strategy for hybrid assets (solar + storage) delivered via private-wire
Build and maintain strong relationships with corporate offtakers, landowners, planning authorities, DNOs and technical partners
Proven experience developing private-wire or large-scale (5 MW+) solar and BESS projects in the UK
Strong track record negotiating land agreements (Heads of Terms, leases, options, easements) with landowners and their advisors
Excellent understanding of site constraints, planning requirements and grid considerations for ground-mounted solar and BESS
Demonstrated ability to progress multiple projects in parallel from early concept through to RTB
Strong commercial awareness, including PPA structures, land valuation and key value drivers for C&I offtakers
Clear, confident communication and relationship management skills with landowners, corporate clients and public authorities
Ability to interpret and work with surveys, layout designs, environmental assessments and grid studies
Fluent in English
Located in the UK
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