# Project Development Lead - NI & ROI **Company**: Fuse Energy **Location**: Dublin, County Dublin **Work arrangement**: remote **Experience**: senior **Job type**: full-time **Category**: Operations **Industry**: Renewable Energy **Apply**: https://jobs.workable.com/view/oK5HTs2SHQie9K8ANzq9eK/remote-project-development-lead---ni-%26-roi-in-dublin-at-fuse-energy?utm_source=yubhub.co&utm_medium=jobs_feed&utm_campaign=apply **Canonical**: https://yubhub.co/jobs/job_40b8342c-1ac ## Description Fuse Energy is a forward-thinking renewable energy startup on a mission to deliver a terawatt of renewable energy - fast. As a key member of the Development team, the Project Development Lead NI/ROI will be responsible for: - Identifying, analyzing, and securing new energy prospects, including Data Centres, BESS, wind, rooftop, carport, and ground-mounted installations. - Managing the local commercial network to facilitate site acquisitions and project development. - Collaborating with the Finance, GIS, and engineering teams to assess feasibility and optimize project design. - Overseeing the permitting process for solar projects from inception through to construction readiness, ensuring compliance with regulatory and grid connection requirements. - Engaging with the finance department and clients to structure Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) and other financial models. - Leading the acquisition process from initial opportunity identification through to transaction completion and successful handover into the project development and delivery teams. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in project and business development within the renewables and power sector, with a proven track record of identifying and securing projects across the Island of Ireland. ### Stakeholder Engagement & Market Development - Establishing, developing, and maintaining a strong local network with key stakeholders, including local authorities, landowners, industrial clients, business providers, and regional administrations. - Identifying and implementing new prospecting methods and strategies to secure renewables energy opportunities. - Engaging with commercial and industrial clients to structure Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) and respond to tenders. ### Project Acquisition - Establishing and maintaining strong relationships with developers, IPPs, utilities, advisors, and landowners to identify acquisition opportunities. - Identifying, sourcing, and securing late-stage and Ready-to-Build (RTB) renewable energy projects through proactive market engagement. - Leading commercial negotiations, including NDAs, NBOs, LOIs, Exclusivity Agreements, and acquisition terms through to transaction completion. - Assessing project opportunities, coordinating due diligence, and working with internal teams to support investment decisions. - Monitoring market activity and maintaining a robust acquisition pipeline aligned with the company's growth strategy. ### Site Identification & Feasibility Analysis - Identify and assess new energy opportunities (data centres, wind, BESS, rooftop, carport, ground-mounted, floating, and hybrid solar solutions) through cartographic studies and data analysis. - Conducting technical, environmental, and regulatory feasibility studies, coordinating local consultations with residents, landowners, and authorities. - Securing land or lease agreements for selected sites. ### Project Development & Permitting - Managing the entire development lifecycle of projects, from site selection to permitting and pre-construction. - Liaising with spatial planners, technical and environmental consultants, and legal experts to prepare and submit all necessary permitting applications. - Leading and coordinating with local authorities, grid operators, suppliers, and consultants to ensure timely project approvals. ### Pre-Construction & Tender Management - Preparing response files for project tenders from local authorities and industrial companies. - Managing pre-construction tasks, including risk assessments, procurement tender preparation, and supporting EPC contract negotiations. - Drafting and reviewing technical and commercial appendices for contracts and project agreements. ### Requirements - Bachelors level with a specialization in power, renewable energy, agronomy, environmental studies, or project management. - 3-5 years of professional experience in a development role, with a successful track record in project development. - Highly motivated to work in a multifaceted environment, you are organized, open-minded, and autonomous. - Strong interpersonal skills with all types of stakeholders, excellent verbal and written communication. - Solid analytical skills, strong adaptability, and efficiency. - Knowledge of the Irish renewable sector is a plus, as well as understanding the functioning of local authorities and/or administrations in Ireland and Northern Ireland. - A valid driver's license (more than 1 year) is essential (travel required). ## Skills ### Required - renewable energy - project development - business development - power sector - stakeholder engagement - market development - project acquisition - site identification - feasibility analysis - permitting - pre-construction - tender management ### Nice to have - Irish renewable sector - local authorities - administrations in Ireland and Northern Ireland --- Source: [Apply at jobs.workable.com](https://jobs.workable.com/view/oK5HTs2SHQie9K8ANzq9eK/remote-project-development-lead---ni-%26-roi-in-dublin-at-fuse-energy?utm_source=yubhub.co&utm_medium=jobs_feed&utm_campaign=apply)