Project Development Manager M/F
At Voltalia we are passionate about renewable energies! We are an electricity producer from wind, solar, hydro, biomass and storage and also a service provider to 3rd party clients such as Development, EPC, O&M and Distribution.Today we are in 20 countries, split among 4 continents, and offering a global operating capacity to our clients. We are listed on the regulated Euronext market in Paris since July 2014.
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 up
REQUIREMENTS
- 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 Spain;
- Good knowledge of the grid and the grid connection process in Spain;
- English and Spanish proficiency (mandatory);
KEY 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.
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COMPANY
Voltalia Spain
BUSINESS LINE
EAI - EC - Development
CONTRACT TYPE
Permanent Contract CONTRACT DURATION
LOCATION
Spain, Madrid
STARTING DATE
May-25
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