Development Intern - EMEA

We are Lightsource bp – and we’re on a mission to become a global leader in onshore renewables, anchored by our proven track record in solar development.

For over a decade we’ve been actively working to diversify the way our world is powered with sustainable and responsible renewable power. We work to safely deliver affordable, reliable, large-scale onshore renewable and energy storage solutions to help the world decarbonise.

Our growing business is constantly innovating and investing to help drive the energy transition. Our people and projects are focused on supporting long-term sustainable growth and energy security.

Lightsource bp operates with five core values: Safety, Integrity, Respect, Sustainability, and Drive.

We seek to attract and hire individuals who share our commitment to creating a safe workplace, uphold the highest standards of integrity, and demonstrate respect for colleagues, communities, and the environment. Our recruitment process promotes sustainability by valuing long-term growth and responsible practices, while seeking candidates with the drive to innovate and lead in the global energy transition.

Together, these values shape how we engage, assess, and welcome talent to join us in delivering transformational solar power solutions worldwide. 

Lightsource bp was fully acquired by bp in 2024.

What you’ll do (the role)

Summary

In this role, you will support the Central Development Team in improving how we develop solar projects across EMEA. You'll gain hands-on experience in renewable energy project development while assisting with key workstreams including improving development tools and processes and supporting in-country development teams to improve how we develop projects. This is an excellent opportunity to learn about the full solar development lifecycle and contribute to bankable renewable energy projects in the EMEA region.

Renewable energy development is the process of taking a project from early concept to construction-ready status by securing land, permits, grid connection, and key technical approvals. It requires coordinating environmental, technical, legal, commercial, and community considerations to ensure a project is viable and deliverable.

A Development Manager leads this process end‑to‑end. They identify and advance project opportunities, manage relationships with landowners and local stakeholders, coordinate technical and environmental studies, and oversee permitting and grid connection applications. Acting as the central point of coordination, they work with internal experts and external partners to manage risks, maintain project schedules, and progress projects toward investment decision and construction. Our team is made up of Development Managers who support this process and work with development teams across the EMEA region to progress our pipeline of renewable energy projects towards being ready to build.

The Details 

• Duration: 1 June – 21 August 2026 (12 weeks)
• Location: London (Hybrid Working – 3 days per week in office)

Responsibilities of the Role

• Support the coordination of different workstreams across internal departments (permitting, PPA, technical, commercial engineering, legal, grid, and delivery) by attending meetings and helping to track progress
• Support the preparation of project reports, dashboards, and presentations for internal stakeholders under supervision
• Assist with research and analysis on property reports, contracts, and development landscapes across EMEA geographies
• Help with financial modelling support, data organization, and basic analysis under the guidance of senior team members
• Support the rollout of proprietary tools and systems by learning how they work and assisting with implementation across teams
• Undertake ad-hoc projects and research tasks to support the Central Development Team's strategic objectives

Why you’ll make a great member of the team

Experience & Knowledge Required

• University project experience, internships, or work experience in project coordination or business environments is beneficial but not essential
• Demonstrated ability to work in teams on academic or extracurricular projects
• Any exposure to renewable energy, sustainability, or business development is a plus
• Strong interest in renewable energy and sustainability
• Good understanding of project management principles

Skills Required

• Competence in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)
• Strong written and verbal English language skills
• Basic understanding of business and commercial concepts
• Team player with willingness to build professional relationships and learn from colleagues
• Ability to work under supervision, take initiative on assigned tasks, and ask for support when needed
• Quick learner with adaptability to changing priorities and tight deadlines
• Strong organizational and attention to detail
• Excellent communicator with enthusiasm for the energy transition
• Proactive and hands-on approach to work
• Cultural fit with LSbp values: Safety, Integrity, Respect, Sustainability, and Drive

Education Required

• Currently studying or recently graduated with a degree in a related discipline (e.g., Business, STEM, Project Management, Environmental Science, Law, Finance)

Why you’ll want to work for us

Our company is a place where you can be yourself and grow, a place where your ideas and opinions matter.

Be you: We pride ourselves on being an inclusive community, where every individual is valued and treated with respect.

Be responsible: Our culture is driven by our core values – from operating safely to ensuring our projects are responsible. 

Be recognized: Alongside a competitive salary, we offer a variety of benefits including annual bonus, retention bank, health insurance, pension and other local benefits.

Be inspired: Beyond your day-to-day working life at Lightsource bp, there’s a variety of initiatives that will contribute to your own personal development. These include our charitable causes, supporting our solar honey project, or volunteering on our VIBES committee to name a few.

Our core values: Lightsource bp truly cares about creating a sustainable future through safe, responsible and meaningful low carbon energy projects. Our core values of Safety, Integrity, Respect, Sustainability and Drive are the guiding principles for everything we do. 

For further information on our career opportunities and life at Lightsource bp, please visit https://www.lightsourcebp.com/careers/