Project Development Executive

About Uplift

Uplift is a dynamic agency specializing in global talent search, covering EMEA, LATAM, USA, and APAC. With successful placements in 60 countries, we combine speed and cutting-edge technology to source top executive and mid-senior talent across various functions. Our innovative approach integrates global networks, AI, and advanced recruitment tools. Beyond recruitment, we engage with our audience through our podcast, newsletter, and webinars, ensuring we stay at the forefront of talent acquisition and global HR trends.

About Our Client

We are working with a growing renewable energy platform entering the European market, building a fully integrated model across development, EPC, and manufacturing.

This is a hands-on, high-impact role focused on creating and advancing solar projects from the ground up.

The Role

You will be responsible for originating and driving solar projects from early-stage identification through to Ready-to-Build (RTB).

This is not a coordination role — it is about owning pipeline creation and pushing projects forward in real market conditions.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify and originate solar opportunities, including greenfield land acquisition and co-development partnerships
• Build and manage relationships with landowners, municipalities, grid operators, and local stakeholders
• Lead the permitting process and spatial planning activities in the Netherlands and selected EU markets
• Support grid connection strategy and feasibility assessments, including navigating grid constraints
• Coordinate internal and external stakeholders (technical, legal, financial) to ensure project progression
• Drive projects through all development milestones toward Ready-to-Build (RTB) status
• Support financial structuring and investment case preparation, ensuring projects meet bankability criteria
• Contribute to market entry strategy and pipeline prioritization

Candidate Profile

• Experience in renewable energy project development (preferably solar PV)
• Hands-on exposure to permitting, land acquisition, and stakeholder management
• Understanding of project feasibility and basic financial modeling
• Ability to operate in a less structured, fast-moving environment
• Strong communication and negotiation skills
• Fluent in English (Dutch or another European language is a plus)

What Makes This Opportunity Different

• Early-stage market entry role with direct impact on building the European platform
• Exposure to a fully integrated model (development + EPC + manufacturing)
• Real ownership over pipeline creation — not just managing existing projects
• Opportunity to grow within a rapidly scaling renewable energy business