Project Developer - PV & BESS | Renewable Energy - Madrid, Spain (Hybrid)
Location: Madrid, Spain
Employment Type: Full-Time | Permanent
Sector: Renewable Energy | Solar PV | Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS)
Salary: Competitive, depending on experience
About the Opportunity
EVEREC is partnering with a growing renewable energy business in Spain that is expanding its solar PV and Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) portfolio.
We are looking for a Project Developer – PV & BESS to support the development of renewable energy projects across Spain, from initial site identification and land acquisition through to Ready-to-Build (RTB) status.
This is an opportunity to join a growing team and gain exposure to the full project lifecycle, including development, permitting, construction, commissioning and investment processes.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage the technical and regulatory development of solar PV, BESS and hybrid renewable energy projects.
- Oversee project development activities from site origination and land acquisition through to RTB.
- Coordinate with local, regional and national authorities to progress permitting and administrative approvals.
- Manage relationships with landowners, including agreements, payment tracking and legal documentation.
- Support grid access and connection processes in line with Spanish energy regulations.
- Assist with technical due diligence, project acquisitions and M&A activities.
- Collaborate with engineering, legal, financial and external stakeholder teams.
- Provide support during construction and commissioning phases when required.
- Monitor project milestones, identify potential risks and ensure development timelines are maintained.
Requirements
- Demonstrable experience working on BESS and PV + BESS hybridisation projects.
- Degree in Electrical, Industrial, Energy Engineering or a related discipline.
- Strong understanding of Spanish renewable energy regulations, permitting and grid connection procedures.
- Experience coordinating with public authorities, landowners and external stakeholders.
- Strong organisational and project management skills.
- Professional working proficiency in English and Spanish.
- Valid driving licence.
- Exposure to project finance and renewable energy investment processes.
- Experience supporting the construction or commissioning of solar PV or BESS projects.
- Involvement in technical due diligence, project acquisitions or renewable energy transactions.
- Experience in data centre development or associated energy infrastructure.
What's on Offer?
- Competitive salary package based on experience.
- Opportunity to work on solar PV, BESS and hybridisation projects across Spain.
- Exposure to the full renewable energy project lifecycle, from development to commissioning.
- Professional development and long-term career progression.
- Collaborative working environment within a growing renewable energy business.
- Opportunity to contribute directly to Spain's energy transition.