Development Head - Philippines

Formative Search has partnered with an international renewable energy developer, backed by a global infrastructure investor, that is growing its Philippines platform. They are looking for a Head of Development in Manila, Philippines.

In this role, you will lead the company’s greenfield development programme in the Philippines, taking utility-scale solar and onshore wind projects from origination through to ready-to-build. You will lead and grow a capable in-country development team, and work closely with regional leadership to originate and deliver a growing pipeline.

Key Responsibilities:

• Drive the existing development pipeline to its established timelines, owning delivery from origination through permitting, grid connection and regulatory approvals to RTB.
• Originate new utility-scale projects, with a focus on ground-mounted solar and onshore wind of 100 MW and above, and with hybrid battery storage opportunities.
• Lead, develop and expand the development team, including hiring into manager-level roles, and allocate people to the tasks that best fit their strengths.
• Build and maintain relationships with local government units, the Department of Energy, the Energy Regulatory Commission, grid stakeholders and landowners.
• Prepare business cases and project updates to secure internal approvals, reporting to the Chief Development Officer with regular check-ins.
• Work with land, technical, finance and legal teams to keep projects moving with pace, rigour and discipline.

Key Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, Energy or a related field.
• 12+ years of relevant experience in the energy sector, including significant renewable energy project development in the Philippines.
• A personal track record of taking utility-scale solar or wind projects through to RTB.
• Established relationships with local government, regulators and grid stakeholders in the Philippines.
• Experience leading and developing a team of developers.
• A hands-on, delivery-focused approach, with the urgency and ownership a lean, growing platform needs.

This is a rare chance to lead development at a well-capitalised international platform early in its Philippines growth. You’ll have real autonomy, a live pipeline to deliver, the backing to originate at scale, and the mandate to build the team around you. If you’ve taken projects to RTB and want to work where pace and delivery are valued over headcount and hierarchy, this is the platform where your work will be seen.

Interested, or know someone who should be? Email me at or message me directly for a confidential conversation. Every approach is handled discreetly, and nothing is shared with the client without your agreement.