Director - Energy

Role Overview We are seeking an experienced Director to provide high-level strategic advice to clients across a broad range of energy and infrastructure technologies, including onshore wind, solar PV and energy storage. This senior role will play a key part in shaping and growing Savills’ energy offering, working closely with some of the UK’s most significant landowners on their energy transition and net zero strategies. The Director will lead and oversee the negotiation of option and lease documentation for proposed renewable energy and energy storage projects, ensuring commercial, legal and strategic objectives are met. You will also be responsible for leading strategic site search and evaluation activities for a diverse client base, drawing on strong market insight and technical understanding to identify and deliver high-quality development opportunities. The successful candidate will have a minimum of ten years’ experience within the renewable energy or real estate sector, with a proven track record of leadership, project management and client relationship development. This role offers excellent opportunities for professional growth, supported by comprehensive training and development programmes, including participation in national committees and focus groups. This is a unique opportunity to influence the future direction of Savills’ energy advisory services while delivering impactful, market-leading solutions for clients. London is the preferred location for this role; however, we offer flexibility for the right candidate Click here to download the full job specification. Please ensure you read this before applying. What we offer you: Career and Professional Development 25-30 Days Annual Leave, depending on grade Life Assurance Private Medical Scheme Virtual GP Global Mobility Scheme Rewards Platform Company Pension Scheme Enhanced Incremental Annual Leave Find out more about Savills offer Team Overview Savills provides a full suite of energy and sustainability services across both the built and natural environments. Savills Earth is expanding rapidly with around 100 staff, as such, it is one of the UK’s largest Energy & Sustainability consultancies. At an organisational level we help create the culture, strategies, and direction required to maximise positive contributions to society and the environment, advising on the transparency and governance required to validate and celebrate commitment to sustainability. We work with clients to implement these strategies, turning sustainability targets and commitments into reality by delivering continual improvement projects across wide portfolios and on individual assets. Our aim is to inspire and enable our clients to have a positive impact on our planet. We bring the knowledge and skills required to deliver this through a holistic, robust and accountable approach. Recruitment agencies Savills only pay agency fees where we have a signed agreement in place and that agency has been previously contacted and directed by a member of our recruitment team. We do not pay agency fees when speculative and unsolicited CVs are submitted to Savills or any of our employees other than via our careers website and through our recruitment process. If this is not adhered to, agency fees will not be paid. Submission of any unsolicited CVs or proposals to Savills will be deemed evidence of full and unlimited acceptance of this approach.