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, who 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 partnerships 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);
* Commercial and negotiation skills;
* Availability for national travels through Spain.
BUSINESS LINE
EAI - EC - Development
CONTRACT TYPE
Permanent Contract
LOCATION
Spain, Madrid
STARTING DATE
May-25
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