Senior Development Project Manager

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Senior Development Project Manager, Madrid

Client:

RWE AG

Location:

Madrid, Spain

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Views:

1

Posted:

29.03.2025

Expiry Date:

13.05.2025

Job Description:

RWE Renewables Iberia S.A.U.
To start as soon as possible, full time, permanent

RWE Renewables, the youngest subsidiary of the RWE Group, is one of the world leaders in renewables. The company is driving the expansion of renewables in over 20 countries on five continents.

Position Summary:

The role is focused on development of Wind, PV and BESS projects in Spain from early stage through the investment decision and handover to the construction & operations team following RWE Renewable Group standards and project management guidelines.

Support in the selection and acquisition of green/brown field, authorized projects or operating assets and coordinates activities inside the team and of consultants, including due-diligence for acquisition of authorized projects or operating assets. The position will be part of the team of Business Development Spain, reporting to the Country Head of Business Development.

Responsibilities:

• Deliver assigned projects (development process until FiD of new wind farms or repowering/reconstruction of existing wind farms, PV plants or BESS) according to agreed timeline, budget and quality, providing timely and transparent communication to all functions involved (Technical Engineering, Asset Management & Operation, Valuation & Risk Controlling, Legal, HSE, etc.) by setting and updating Gantt charts, with accurate description of tasks, responsibilities and costs according to internal processes;
• Manage the permitting process including the preparation and/or review of the documentation for EIA (Evaluación de Impacto Ambiental) and Permits, the relationships with all the involved authorities and bodies, and the representation of the interests of RWE with the different authorities;
• Build and cultivate relationships with owners of land parcels affected by the assigned projects to establish and maintain a positive link with the local communities in the interest of project success;
• Improve project competitiveness, challenging the project assumptions to reduce LCoE and/or improve LRoE, in constant cooperation with Investment Manager;
• Manage directly and/or by coordinating external consultants all activities related to the assigned project, including site pre-selection and environmental constraints analysis, wind potential assessment, layout definition and optimization, land leases agreements, environmental impact assessment approval, and building permit achievement.

Requirements:

• Significant work experience (3-5 years+) in solar and/or wind development in Spain.
• Demonstrate performance orientation and self-motivation to drive the business, increase performance and deliver results.
• Proven knowledge of the Spanish Renewables market, demonstrate competence in scouting and consenting process in Spain as well as proven network.
• Able to demonstrate commercial awareness and understanding of key commercial drivers in the energy sector.
• Ability to lead, develop, inspire, manage and delegate effectively across geographies.
• Ability to collaborate globally in cross-functional teams and to effectively communicate internally & externally.
• Self-reflective personality, able to learn and act on feedback.
• Show strategic thinking capabilities, pushing the boundaries to grow the business.
• Show continuous improvement attitude by constantly optimizing the business.
• Valid driving license.
• Degree in engineering, business administration, economics, law or comparable studies.
• Strong track record of utility-scale solar and/or onshore wind project development.
• Very good communication skills and high level assertiveness in an international environment with the ability to build effective relationships at all levels.
• Appreciation for cultural differences.
• Willingness to travel.
• Fluent in Spanish and English.

We offer:

We are part of an energy group with high ambitions for renewable energy and we are in the starting pits for our journey together with approximately 3,500 colleagues in Europe, North and South America, Asia and the Pacific. In your role, you have great freedom to set up your work in the way that suits you. Our culture is characterized by entrepreneurship, openness and commitment. With us, you get a dynamic job where relationships, development and strategy will become an even bigger part of your everyday life.