Head of Development

Darwin Recruitment; Niedersachsen; Vor Ort; EUR 80.000 - 110.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading renewable energy firm in Niedersachsen is seeking a Head of Wind Development to lead a team of project development professionals. You will play a vital role in shaping the company's renewable strategy by managing project lifecycles, overseeing compliance, and fostering stakeholder relationships. Ideal candidates will have a background in renewable energy, particularly wind development, along with strong leadership, project management, and communication skills in German and English. This role offers an opportunity to contribute to sustainable projects in a dynamic environment.

Qualifikationen

• Degree or equivalent vocational training in geography, urban planning, engineering, or related field.
• Proven track record in renewable energy, ideally wind development.
• Experience in leading and developing teams.
• Strong organizational, negotiation, and project management skills.
• Excellent communication in German and good command of English.

Aufgaben

• Lead a team of wind project development experts.
• Drive strategic alignment across the wind project lifecycle.
• Oversee project identification and land acquisition.
• Ensure compliance with legal and regulatory standards.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external partners.
• Support contract negotiations and land securing.
• Monitor project progress and adjust strategies.

Kenntnisse

Leadership

Project management

Negotiation

Communication in German

Communication in English

Ausbildung

Degree in geography, urban planning, engineering, business or related field

Jobbeschreibung

As Head of Wind Development, you’ll lead a talented team of project development professionals and play a key role in shaping the companies renewable strategy. From securing land and managing permits to steering complex stakeholder relationships, you’ll turn ideas into impactful, sustainable projects that power a greener tomorrow.

⚡ What you’ll do

• Build, lead, and empower a team of wind project development experts.

• Drive strategic alignment across the full wind project lifecycle – from concept to commissioning.

• Oversee project identification, land acquisition, planning, and permitting processes.

• Ensure compliance with legal, regulatory, and internal standards.

• Collaborate with internal teams and external partners – landowners, municipalities, and authorities.

• Support contract negotiations and land securing with the acquisition team.

• Monitor project progress and adjust strategies to achieve key milestones and goals.

What you bring

• A degree in geography, urban planning, engineering, business, or a related field – or equivalent vocational training with relevant experience.

• Proven track record in renewable energy, ideally wind development.

• Leadership experience and a passion for motivating and developing teams.

• Strong organizational, negotiation, and project management skills.

• Excellent communication in German and good command of English.

• A proactive, resilient, and entrepreneurial mindset with a collaborative spirit.