Project Developer

ID Energy Group; Warszawa; Hybrid; PLN 134,000 - 246,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working model

Professional development

Job summary

Xiliun Biogas Poland Sp. z o.o. in Warsaw is seeking a Project Developer to drive the biomethane project lifecycle from concept to grid connection.

You will perform technical, environmental, and economic analyses, coordinate permits, and prepare investments for implementation in a dynamic, international environment. The role requires collaboration with multi-disciplinary teams, strong analytical skills, and the ability to manage schedules and budgets while navigating regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

• University degree required in engineering, environmental sciences, spatial planning, or related field.
• Preferred specialization in renewable energy, biogas/biomethane, waste management, environmental permitting, or project management.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in a similar position.
• Fluent English for technical documentation and international collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Identify and develop biomethane projects and evaluate sites and gas grid connections.
• Coordinate preliminary analyses, technical concepts, and design assumptions.
• Support obtaining permits and approvals for project implementation.
• Lead portfolio analysis and evaluate investment attractiveness of projects.
• Develop project schedules and budgets and monitor milestones.
• Collaborate with technical teams on project documentation and engineering concepts.
• Assess feedstock availability and logistics; identify risks and opportunities.

Skills

Strong communication

Negotiation

Team collaboration

Analytical thinking

Time management

Independent work

Problem-solving

Education

University degree in engineering, environmental sciences, spatial planning, or related field

Specialization in renewable energy, biogas/biomethane, waste management, environmental permitting, or project management

Job description

Xiliun Biogas is currently looking for a Project Developer to strengthen our Polish team based in Warsaw. In this role, you will be responsible for the development of biomethane projects, including technical, environmental, and economic analyses, administrative processes, and preparing investments for implementation and connection to the gas grid.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the identification and development of biomethane projects, including evaluation of potential sites, assessment of gas grid connection capacity, and preliminary technical, environmental, and economic analyses.
• Coordinate and manage preparatory work during the preliminary analysis and feasibility study phases, including development and evaluation of technical concepts and the definition and validation of key design assumptions.
• Support the process of obtaining administrative decisions, permits, and approvals required for project implementation, including construction and gas‑grid connection permits.
• Analyze and develop the project portfolio (pipeline), participating in due diligence processes and evaluating the investment attractiveness of projects.
• Develop and update project schedules and budgets during the development phase, while monitoring key milestones and deliverables.
• Collaborate with technical teams on the preparation of project documentation and engineering concepts for biomethane plants under development.
• Analyze substrate availability, including assessment of feedstock potential and supply‑chain logistics.
• Identify and assess project risks and opportunities during the development phase, particularly in regulatory, environmental, technical, and economic areas.

Education

• University degree in engineering, environmental sciences, spatial planning, or a related field.
• Preferred: specialization in renewable energy, biogas/biomethane, waste management, environmental permitting, or project management.

Experience

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in a similar position.

Technical Knowledge & Experience

• Good understanding of administrative procedures, enabling effective review of project documentation and identification of areas requiring clarification or correction.
• Knowledge of environmental impact assessment tools and methodologies.
• Familiarity with environmental regulations as well as safety and compliance standards.
• Technical understanding of biogas and biomethane plant operations and technologies.
• Knowledge of substrates used in biogas/biomethane production, including availability, logistics, and quality parameters.
• Good command of English, enabling work with technical documentation and collaboration in an international environment.

Competencies

• Strong communication and negotiation skills.
• Team‑oriented mindset with the ability to collaborate effectively across multidisciplinary teams.
• Ability to work efficiently under time pressure and manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Proactive approach and ability to work independently.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.

Why us?

• Opportunity to join a fast‑growing international company.
• Being part of a fully supportive, collaborative and dynamic team.
• Hybrid working model supporting work‑life balance.
• Continuous challenges and great opportunities for professional development and the next career step in the renewable energy sector.

About Us

Xiliun Biogas Poland Sp. z o.o. is part of the international ID Energy Group operating in the renewable energy sector, specializing in the development, construction, and operation of photovoltaic farms and biogas plants.