Jobs, fresher vacancy - Renewables Development Lead • UK

Company: Fuse Energy

UK

Fuse Energy is a forward-thinking renewable energy startup on a mission to deliver a terawatt of renewable energy - fast. We're combining first-principles thinking with cutting-edge technology to build a radically better energy system. We raised $100M from top-tier investors including Multicoin, Balderton, Lakestar, Accel, Creandum, Lowercarbon, Ribbit, Box Group and strategic angels like Nico Rosberg, the Co-Founder of Solana and GPs behind Meta, Revolut, Spotify, Uber and more.We’re creating a fully integrated energy company: from developing solar, wind and hydrogen projects to real-time power trading and distributed energy installations. By selling directly to consumers, we cut out the middleman, lower costs and pass on savings to customers.But we’re not stopping there. We’re also building the Energy Network: a decentralised platform of smart devices that rewards users in Energy Dollars for electrifying their homes, shifting usage to off-peak hours, and helping balance the grid. This network strengthens grid stability - a critical foundation for scaling AI data centers and other energy-intensive industries.We are now looking for an incredibly driven and ambitious individual to supercharge and expand our greenfield utility-scale development projects with a specific focus on land acquisition and landowner engagement. The ideal candidate will be an exceptional independent operator willing to work at high intensity as part of our core team. They will have a very strong bias towards action and feel comfortable generating and handling both outbound and inbound leads. They will also drive project development strategy, including site identification and origination, outreach to landowners and feasibility studies.ResponsibilitiesIdentify and originate potential sites for utility-scale renewable energy projects across the UKProactively engage with landowners through outbound outreach, inbound inquiries, and relationship managementNegotiate land agreements and support the structuring of commercial termsConduct feasibility studies and initial assessments, collaborating with technical teams to evaluate site potentialMaintain a well-organised pipeline of opportunities, ensuring consistent follow-up and progress trackingProvide insights to refine project development strategy, outreach methods, and internal processesRepresent Fuse Energy professionally in conversations with landowners, partners, and other stakeholdersWork closely with the core team to scale Fuse’s greenfield project portfolio at paceRequirements Relentless approach to business development and developing project pipelines Some experience with outbound sales and lead generation Highly structured approach to lead generation and management Focus on strategy improvements and process optimisation Ability to learn quickly and work independently Excellent written and spoken English Bachelor’s degree from a good university Bonus:Previous experience in the energy industry and/or working with landowners in the UKBenefitsCompetitive salaryBiannual bonus schemeFully expensed tech to match your needsPaid annual leaveBreakfast and dinner allowance for office based employees