Development Manager

About Marzipan

Marzipan Energy is a UK-based renewable energy company focused on the acquisition and development of Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) and solar PV projects. Founded by a team with extensive experience across the clean energy sector, including the development of over 4GW of BESS assets and the construction of more than 200MW. Their transactional expertise spans the acquisition and disposal of individual assets and large portfolios, as well as a platform deal of nearly 2GW.

Marzipan Energy is actively acquiring BESS and solar PV assets across the UK, both Ready-to-Build assets with near-term connection dates and early-stage development projects with connection dates post-2028. The company is using their grid expertise and industry insight to develop their own targeted pipeline of renewable energy assets in key locations across the UK.

Operating with strong financial backing and a focused growth strategy, Marzipan offers a unique opportunity for professionals seeking to contribute to a high-impact business while developing broad, hands-on experience across the clean energy project lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

• Negotiate and manage land agreements, including Heads of Terms, Option to Lease, Option to Purchase, Easements, Deeds of Variation and similar;
• Liaise with landowners, solicitors, agents, and external consultants to drive agreements to completion.
• Work with internal teams to ensure land agreements have strong commercial position ensuring bankability and constructability of all projects from the outset.
• Maintain accurate monitoring of agreement milestones, obligations, and critical dates.
• Support and manage site acquisition, disposal and development initiatives across multiple projects.
• Assist in due diligence processes for site acquisitions and in-house development, including preparation of data rooms and managing DDQ trackers.

What We’re Looking For

• 2+ years of relevant experience in project development, within the clean energy sector. Specific experience related to Solar PV/BESS and transactional exposure is highly preferred.
• Strong understanding of land agreements for BESS and Solar PV.
• Experience in the review of grid agreements at both distribution and transmission level.
• Excellent organisational and project management skills with keen attention to detail.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management abilities.

Salary & Benefits

• £60,000–£85,000 depending on experience
• Discretionary annual bonus
• Hybrid working (flexible location)
• Flexible hours (core hours 10am–4pm)
• 28 days annual leave (plus bank holidays)
• 8% employer pension contribution
• Competitive parental leave

We’re looking for driven individuals looking to develop their skills, contribute meaningfully to help shape the future of clean energy in the UK – your next challenge could start here.