Business Development Senior Specialist

EDP; Île-de-France; Hybrid; EUR 55,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

EDP, a global energy company active in renewable energies with a presence in about 29 markets, is seeking a Development professional in Île-de-France. You will manage land rights, negotiate leases or purchases, and coordinate permitting and regulatory submission to keep projects on track.

You will work in a hybrid model, engaging with authorities, landowners, and internal teams to ensure alignment, profitability, and timely project execution while advancing energy transition goals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business, engineering or related field.
• 3–5 years in business development, project development or project support; renewables preferred.
• Solid skills in market analysis, project planning and deal structuring.
• Proficient with MS Project, MS Office and Google Earth.
• Willingness to travel and engage with stakeholders on-site.
• Valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Lead negotiations of land lease or purchase agreements.
• Represent the company with authorities, TSOs, landowners and communities.
• Coordinate permitting and regulatory documentation.
• Support budgeting, risk management and business planning.
• Monitor project profitability and performance.
• Collaborate with teams for alignment and smooth execution.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Independent

Proactive

Adaptable

Willingness to travel

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor's degree in business or engineering

Tools

MS Project

MS Office

Google Earth

Job description

We are EDP, a global energy company present in around 29 markets with a particular emphasis on renewable energies. With more than 45 years of experience, we have been consolidating a relevant presence on the world energy scene based on the commitment to be all-green by 2030, leading the energy transition. With more than 13,000 employees around the world, we are committed to using our energy and heart to drive a better tomorrow.

What you will do:

• Manage and lead negotiations of land lease or purchase agreements, securing land rights in collaboration with legal and commercial teams.
• Represent the company with public authorities, TSOs, landowners, and local communities to promote project acceptance and visibility.
• Coordinate permitting processes and contribute to the preparation and submission of regulatory documentation to ensure compliance.
• Ensure on a timely basis of the administrative authorization process
• Assist in due diligence processes for project acquisitions (M&A), preparing documentation and providing analytical support.
• Support budget monitoring, risk management, and business planning activities across the development cycle up to authorization of the project.
• Monitor project profitability along the process.
• Communicate effectively across teams and external partners to ensure alignment, knowledge sharing, and smooth project execution.
• Contribute to continuous learning and application of best practices, tools, and emerging technologies

Employment type:

Full-Time

Work site:

Hybrid Model

What are we looking for:

• Bachelor's degree in business, Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Preferably 3-5 years of relevant experience in business development, project development, or project support, ideally including at least 2 years in renewable energy.
• Solid understanding of market analysis, project planning, and deal structuring fundamentals.
• Good knowledge of MS Project, MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), and Google Earth.
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Highly independent, proactive, and adaptable, with the ability to work collaboratively in multidisciplinary teams.
• Willingness to travel and engage with stakeholders on-site as required.
• Valid driver's license

More than academic knowledge and technical skills, we are looking for ambitious people who are enthusiastic about the future and who bring human skills aligned with our purpose.

Equal opportunities for all

Our vision is that each person combines their unique characteristics and experiences to fulfill our mission of creating new energy for the planet. We are an inclusive employer, ensuring all candidates are treated fairly throughout the recruitment process. We welcome and value all people, and we are committed to fostering a sense of belonging for each person who is part of the EDP group.

As a top employer we:

• Empower our employees through a positive and innovative work environment that promotes collaboration and agile decision-making;
• Respect and value each person, providing a flexible, healthy, and inclusive workplace with a range of attractive benefits;
• Provide a meaningful work experience and prepare our people for future challenges through different opportunities for development and internal mobility;

Our efforts have resulted in several distinctions over time, highlighting the EDP group's strong positioning and its dedication and commitment to attracting and retaining the best talent:

• Top employer certification by Top Employers Institute
• Part of the Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index
• Top 100 Workplaces by Houston Chronicle