Project Development Manager

Gamma Recruitment; Madrid; Hybrid; EUR 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance-based incentives

Permanent contract

Hybrid work model

Global exposure

Job summary

Gamma Recruitment in Spain is seeking a Manager to lead the Business Development of utility-scale projects. The role focuses on strategy, execution, and coordination across engineering, regulatory, and commercial workstreams.

You will drive stakeholder engagement, manage schedules and permitting, and ensure compliance throughout the project lifecycle. Fluent English is required and some travel is expected.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience managing complex permitting and project development processes.
• Strong project management, planning, and organizational skills.
• Proven ability to coordinate multiple stakeholders and drive projects.
• Willingness to travel as required.

Responsibilities

• Lead development strategy and execution of utility-scale infrastructure projects in Spain.
• Manage project schedules, permitting activities, stakeholder engagement, and milestones.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary teams across technical, legal, regulatory, and commercial workstreams.
• Oversee relationships with public administrations, consultants, landowners, and partners.
• Monitor project risks and opportunities; propose mitigation measures and strategic solutions.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Communication

Negotiation

Autonomous work

Multidisciplinary collaboration

English proficiency

Education

Engineering degree

Environmental Sciences degree

Business degree

Job description

An international company in the Energy sector is seeking a Manager to lead the Business Development of Utility-Scale projects in Spain.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the development strategy and execution of utility-scale infrastructure projects from early-stage assessment through to RTB.
• Manage project schedules, permitting activities, stakeholder engagement, and critical development milestones.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary teams, ensuring alignment across technical, legal, regulatory, and commercial workstreams.
• Oversee relationships with public administrations, consultants, landowners, and external partners involved in project development.
• Monitor project risks and opportunities, proposing mitigation measures and strategic solutions to support successful project delivery.
• Support negotiations of key agreements and facilitate coordination with internal and external legal advisors.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and development obligations throughout the project lifecycle.

Candidate Profile:

• Degree in Engineering, Environmental Sciences, Business, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 5 years of experience managing complex permitting and project development processes.
• Proven ability to coordinate multiple stakeholders and drive projects in dynamic environments.
• Strong project management, planning, and organizational skills.
• Excellent communication and negotiation capabilities.
• Ability to work autonomously while collaborating effectively within multidisciplinary teams.
• Availability to travel when required. (must)
• Fluent English, both written and spoken.

Offer:

• Competitive salary package and performance-based incentives.
• Permanent contract within an international organization.
• Hybrid working model and flexible work arrangements.
• Exposure to high-impact projects within a fast-growing business environment.