Business Development Senior Specialist

EDP; Paris; Hybride; EUR 65 000 - 95 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

EDP, a global energy company active in renewable projects, is looking for a land development professional in Paris with hybrid work flexibility. You will manage land acquisitions, lead negotiations, and coordinate permitting with legal and commercial teams to advance projects from inception to authorization.

You will engage with public authorities, landowners, and local communities, support due diligence and budgeting, and help drive market analysis, deal structuring, and cross‑functional

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business, engineering, or related field.
• 3–5 years in business development or project development.
• Renewable energy experience preferred.
• Strong market analysis, planning, and deal structuring fundamentals.
• Proficient with MS Project, MS Office, and Google Earth.
• Willing to travel and engage with stakeholders on-site.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.

Responsabilités

• Negotiate land lease or purchase agreements with legal and commercial teams.
• Represent the company with authorities, TSOs, landowners, and communities.
• Coordinate permitting processes and regulatory documentation.
• Ensure timely completion of administrative authorizations.
• Assist in due diligence for project acquisitions (M&A).
• Support budget monitoring, risk management and business planning.
• Monitor project profitability throughout the process.
• Communicate across teams and external partners to align and execute.
• Contribute to learning and adoption of best practices and new technologies.

Connaissances

Negotiation

Communication

Organizational skills

Independent working

Formation

Bachelor's degree in business or engineering

Outils

MS Project

MS Office

Google Earth

Description du poste

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