Project Development Manager

Our Development department business line is looking for a Project Development Manager, that will have the following responsibilities:

• Identify and originate project development opportunities on behalf of the business to grow a pipeline of solar PV and Wind projects throughout Spain
• ;Lead the full development of the projects until the ready to build status
• ;Perform technical/financial due diligence assessments, lead deal structuring and handle commercial negotiations with local developers for greenfield development
• ;Manage relationships with authorities, grid operators, regulators, market operators and other relevant stakeholders
• ;Manage the full process of permitting and authorizations requested
• ;Manage the grid connection process
• ;Land prospection and land lease agreements negotiation with land owners
• ;Coordination of the technical studies required to file the different authorizations to build and operate solar and wind farms
• ;Prospection of possible local partnership to support the development
• ;Support in the origination of Corporate PPAs and in the preparation of commercial and technical offers for clients
• ;Project Tender participations coordination
• ;Manage and interact with different external providers
• ;Project planning, budget definition and follow u

REQUIREMENT

• Degree in Engineering, Architecture or similar
• At least 5 years of experience in greenfield development in Spain and similar positions;
• Knowledge of Google Earth tool;AutoCad and similar cartography tools knowledge is a plus;
• Demonstrated understanding working with solar PV and costs (Wind technology knowledge is a plus);
• Knowledge of the electricity market in Spain, including but not limited to interaction with grid operators (REE and distribution companies);
• Knowledge of the Spanish regulation and development roadmaps;
• Good knowledge of regulatory framework (greenfield and self-consumption) in Span;
• Good knowledge of the grid and the grid connection process in Spain;
• English and Spanish proficiency (mandatory)

SOFT SKILLS:

Proactivity in looking for new opportunities via greenfield or acquisitions;

• Good local network with grid operators (REE and distribution companies);
• Proactive and organized;
• Availability and sense of responsibility;
• Ability to work autonomously and as a team;
• Good financial and analytical skills (proficiency in Excel is a plus);
• Team work skills;
• Entrepreneurship;
• Commercial and negotiation skills;
• Availability for national travels through Spain.