Head of Biogas

W Executive España; Cádiz; Presencial; EUR 70.000 - 100.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

A leading recruitment firm is seeking a Head of Biogas for a major international investor in renewable energy. This role involves leading biogas project development in Spain, managing regulatory compliance, and collaborating with key stakeholders to drive sustainability initiatives. Candidates should possess a strong engineering background and extensive experience in the renewables sector.

Formación

• Minimum of 10 years of experience in biogas or renewables / infrastructure project development.
• Fluent in English and Spanish, both spoken and written.
• In-depth knowledge of Spanish and European regulations related to waste and renewable energy.

Responsabilidades

• Define and implement the greenfield development strategy in the biogas sector.
• Lead permitting processes and secure bankable feedstock arrangements.
• Manage project pipeline from early-stage development to construction.

Conocimientos

Project Management

Regulatory Compliance

Stakeholder Management

Negotiation

Technical Feasibility Assessment

Educación

University degree in Engineering

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Description

We are looking for a Head of Biogas to lead the development and expansion strategy of the company in the biogas sector in Spain. This position will play a key role in identifying, evaluating, and executing biogas projects, ensuring their technical, financial, and regulatory viability.

The selected candidate will lead the greenfield development of biogas and biomethane assets and will play a strategic role in positioning the company as a reference in renewable gas and circular economy solutions within the Iberian market.

Reporting directly to the Managing Director based in the UK, the main responsibilities will include:

• Defining and implementing the greenfield development strategy in the biogas sector in Spain.
• Identifying and securing viable locations and strategic opportunities for the development of new projects.
• Identifying and securing bankable feedstock and digestate arrangements.
• Leading the permitting process, including obtaining licenses and landowner agreements.
• Ensuring the technical, financial, environmental, and regulatory feasibility of the projects.
• Managing the project pipeline from early-stage development to construction kick-off.
• Building and maintaining relationships with strategic partners, regulatory authorities, suppliers, and local communities.
• Overseeing due diligence processes, financial structuring, and ESG compliance.
• Building a broader development team and preparing the projects and team for entering into construction and operations.
• Representing the company in sector associations, forums, and national and international events.

Client Description

A major international investor and operator in the renewable energy sector, with a strong mission to accelerate the energy transition toward a net-zero future, which creates impact by building, developing and managing solar, wind and waste to energy projects.

Requirements (M / F / D)

• University degree in Engineering.
• Advanced English and Spanish language skills (spoken and written).
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in biogas or renewables / infrastructure project development, with a focus on greenfield.
• Previous experience in IPPs, investment funds, or international developers.
• In-depth knowledge of Spanish and European regulations related to waste, biomethane, and renewable energy.
• Availability to travel as required by the projects.

Seniority level

Director

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Engineering, Business Development, and Project Management

Services for Renewable Energy and Electric Power Generation

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