Solar Project Developer - Leadership Role

Senior Project Developer - Utility Scale Solar (Leadership Role)

Utrecht, Netherlands (Hybrid)

Are you an experienced solar project developer in the Netherlands ready to take on broader ownership and leadership responsibility? Do you want to play a central role in scaling a high-growth renewable energy platform?

This opportunity offers both project accountability and strategic growth influence.

The Company:

Our client is a fast-growing, dynamic renewable energy developer with a strong presence in the Netherlands. Backed by prominent international investors, the company focuses on developing and delivering utility-scale solar projects, spanning both greenfield development and the acquisition of semi-developed assets.

With a substantial pipeline and clear European expansion strategy, the organisation is entering a new phase of accelerated growth. As part of this expansion, they are strengthening their Dutch leadership structure to support long-term development and portfolio scale-up.

The Role:

As Senior Project Developer, you will take ownership of a portfolio of utility-scale solar projects across the Netherlands, overseeing the full lifecycle from early-stage origination through to ready-to-build. In addition to project delivery, this role carries leadership and growth responsibility within the Dutch platform.

Responsibilities:

• Leading site identification and origination strategy across targeted regions
• Taking ownership of land acquisition, permitting, stakeholder engagement, and regulatory processes
• Managing relationships with municipalities, regulatory authorities, landowners, and grid operators
• Assessing grid capacity and coordinating cable routing feasibility
• Overseeing financial feasibility assessments in collaboration with internal finance and legal teams
• Managing and mentoring junior developers as the team expands
• Contributing to overall Dutch growth strategy, pipeline expansion, and regional development planning.

The Person:

• Evidence of strong experience developing large-scale solar projects within the Netherlands
• Proven ability to drive projects through permitting to ready-to-build stage
• Experience managing multiple projects simultaneously with commercial accountability
• Solid understanding of grid processes and early-stage project economics
• Demonstrated leadership capability or mentoring experience
• Fluent Dutch (C1+) and professional English
• Entrepreneurial, proactive, and comfortable operating with autonomy

The role offers strategic influence, leadership exposure, and clear progression as the organisation continues to scale.

For a confidential discussion, please send your CV to: nickie.lynch@hunterphilips.com

Nickie Lynch (Senior Consultant), Hunter Philips Executive Search