Company Description

Octali Energy is a renewable energy investment and development platform focused on utility-scale solar PV and battery energy storage projects across the Philippines. Backed by Octopus Energy Generation, one of Europe's leading specialist renewable energy investors, Octali combines institutional rigor, commercial agility, and deep local execution capabilities to deliver clean energy infrastructure.

Role Description

The Project Development Manager is responsible for leading utility-scale solar PV and battery energy storage projects from site identification through construction readiness. As a key member of Octali's growing development team, this individual will take ownership of project execution, coordinate internal and external stakeholders, and drive projects through critical development milestones.

Key Responsibilities

Manage the full project development lifecycle.
Act as the primary point of contact for partners, consultants, agencies, landowners, and communities.
Coordinate technical, legal, environmental, commercial, and financial workstreams.
Manage schedules, budgets, risks, permitting, grid connection, and stakeholder engagement.
Support partnership discussions and commercial negotiations.
Prepare development reports and investment materials.

Qualifications

3+ years of experience in renewable energy, power, infrastructure, or project development.
Proven stakeholder management and project leadership experience.
Strong organizational, analytical, negotiation, and communication skills.
Ability to operate independently and manage multiple priorities.
Bachelor degree in a relevant discipline.

Ideal Candidate

Highly driven, resourceful, and comfortable operating independently.
Takes ownership and accountability for outcomes.
Demonstrates grit and persistence in overcoming development challenges.
Comfortable representing the company with partners, regulators, landowners, and investors.
Thrives in a startup environment where priorities evolve and team members wear multiple hats.

Project Development Manager / Utility-Scale Solar & BESS