Project Development Manager

Empresa Confidencial; Madrid; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Empresa Confidencial is seeking an experienced Project Development Manager to oversee the development of hybrid energy projects in Madrid. You will lead development activities, coordinate permitting, and work with cross-disciplinary teams to advance investment-ready initiatives.

You will manage milestones, engage with authorities, landowners, and advisors, and mitigate risks across multiple projects. Fluent English and Spanish are required, and travel may be necessary.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in project development and/or permitting in energy or infrastructure.
• Experience navigating multiple development stages.
• Strong knowledge of permitting processes and public authorities.
• Experience coordinating multiple internal and external stakeholders.
• Technical or engineering background is a plus.
• Fluent in English and Spanish.

Responsibilities

• Oversee development phase milestones across projects.
• Define permitting strategies and track progress with authorities.
• Prepare documentation to reach investment readiness.
• Coordinate technical, legal and commercial workstreams.
• Engage with public administrations, advisors, landowners and stakeholders.
• Identify development risks and implement mitigations.
• Support negotiations and contractual processes in development.
• Monitor schedules and priorities across multiple projects.
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure alignment.
• Provide guidance to team members as needed.

Skills

Project development

Permitting

Stakeholder management

Cross-functional coordination

Travel availability

English proficiency

Spanish proficiency

Job description

We are currently looking for an experienced Project Development Manager to join a company in the energy sector and oversee the development of hybrid energy projects.

Main Responsibilities

• Manage projects throughout the development phase, ensuring key milestones are achieved.
• Define and coordinate permitting strategies and monitor their progress with the relevant authorities.
• Manage the documentation and processes required to bring projects to an investment-ready stage.
• Coordinate technical, legal and commercial workstreams throughout project development.
• Build and maintain relationships with public administrations, external advisors, landowners and other key stakeholders.
• Identify potential development risks and implement appropriate mitigation actions.
• Support negotiations and contractual processes related to project development.
• Monitor project schedules, priorities and dependencies across multiple projects.
• Work closely with multidisciplinary internal teams to ensure alignment throughout the development process.
• Support and provide guidance to other members of the team when required.

Requirements

• At least 5 years of experience in project development and/or permitting within the energy or infrastructure sector.
• Experience managing projects through different stages of development.
• Strong understanding of permitting processes and interaction with public authorities.
• Experience coordinating multiple internal and external stakeholders.
• Technical or engineering background will be considered an advantage.
• Strong planning, organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage several priorities simultaneously.
• Professional level of English and Spanish.
• Availability to travel when required.