Project Developer - Private-Wire Solar & Storage

Project Developer - Private-Wire Solar & Storage

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 part of our behind‑the‑meter team, responsible for a pipeline of onsite solar and BESS projects with commercial and industrial 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. Join a cross‑functional, highly collaborative team with the opportunity to shape how we develop private‑wire projects in the UK market.

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.

• Identify and screen sites suitable for private‑wire solar generation
• Assess site viability through constraints mapping, grid capacity, access, yield analysis and cable routing

• 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

• Coordinate all technical, planning and commercial work streams 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

• 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

• 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

At Alight, you’ll make a real, tangible impact on a global scale by accelerating the transition to a fossil‑fuel‑free world. Your work will be more than a job; it will be a meaningful contribution to ensuring the sustainability of our planet.

We’re proud to have a flat and autonomous organisational culture where everyone takes accountability for their own work. You’ll have the flexibility to work remotely from anywhere in Europe, or you can decide to work hybrid/fully onsite at one of our offices in Stockholm, Madrid, Gothenburg, Paris or Malmö. We’ll support your home‑office setup, including subsidies for equipment like adjustable…