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:
1. Identify and originate project development opportunities on behalf of the business to grow a pipeline of solar PV and Wind projects throughout Spain;
2. Lead the full development of the projects until the ready to build status;
3. Perform technical/financial due diligence assessments, lead deal structuring and handle commercial negotiations with local developers for greenfield development;
4. Manage relationships with authorities, grid operators, regulators, market operators and other relevant stakeholders;
5. Manage the full process of permitting and authorizations requested;
6. Manage the grid connection process;
7. Land prospection and land lease agreements negotiation with land owners;
8. Coordination of the technical studies required to file the different authorizations to build and operate solar and wind farms;
9. Prospection of possible local partnership to support the development;
10. Support in the origination of Corporate PPAs and in the preparation of commercial and technical offers for clients;
11. Project Tender participations coordination;
12. Manage and interact with different external providers;
13. Project planning, budget definition and follow up
REQUIREMENTS
14. Degree in Engineering, Architecture or similar
15. At least 5 years of experience in greenfield development in Spain and similar positions;
16. Knowledge of Google Earth tool;
17. AutoCad and similar cartography tools knowledge is a plus;
18. Demonstrated understanding working with solar PV and costs (Wind technology knowledge is a plus);
19. Knowledge of the electricity market in Spain, including but not limited to interaction with grid operators (REE and distribution companies);
20. Knowledge of the Spanish regulation and development roadmaps;
21. Good knowledge of regulatory framework (greenfield and self-consumption) in Spain;
22. Good knowledge of the grid and the grid connection process in Spain;
23. English and Spanish proficiency (mandatory);
KEY SKILLS
24. Proactivity in looking for new opportunities via greenfield or acquisitions;
25. Good local network with grid operators (REE and distribution companies);
26. Proactive and organized;
27. Availability and sense of responsibility;
28. Ability to work autonomously and as a team;
29. Good financial and analytical skills (proficiency in Excel is a plus);
30. Team work skills;
31. Entrepreneurship;
32. Commercial and negotiation skills;
33. Availability for national travels through Spain.