Project Development Manager February 3, 2026 View offer →

Calan; Polska; Hybrid; PLN 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Strategic influence

International collaboration

Job summary

Calan is seeking an experienced Project Development Manager in Poland to drive development of wind, PV, and BESS projects. You will coordinate feasibility studies, permitting, land negotiations, and co-development activities, while engaging with landowners, public authorities, and grid operators across Poland.

The role offers strategic influence on the project portfolio and requires travel within Poland, with collaboration in an international team. Strong English language skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in renewable energy project development (wind, PV, BESS).
• Practical knowledge of feasibility studies, spatial planning, and administrative processes.
• Experience in land negotiations and lease agreement execution.
• Willingness to travel regularly within Poland.

Responsibilities

• Strategy and market analysis for Polish wind, PV, and BESS markets.
• Develop partnerships with wind, PV, and BESS project sources and public stakeholders.
• Coordinate analyses, feasibility studies, permitting, and land-related processes.
• Lead and support project co-development, budgeting, and portfolio development.
• Represent the company to landowners, communities, regulators, and grid operators.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

MS Office

Communication

Travel willingness

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Our client, is a dynamically growing international company in the renewable energy sector, engaged in the development, financing, construction, and operation of sustainable energy projects. The company is committed to accelerating the energy transition by scaling innovative technologies across the entire energy value chain – from wind and solar power generation, through hydrogen production, to energy-related services.

We are currently looking for an experienced professional for the position of:

Project Development Manager

Location: Poland

Scope of Responsibilities

Strategy and Market Analysis:

• Monitoring regulatory, market, and competitive developments in the Polish wind, photovoltaic (PV), and energy storage (BESS) markets.
• Identifying priority market segments and defining project development criteria in line with the company’s strategy.
• Co-creating and implementing the renewable energy project development strategy aligned with the company’s ambitions and shareholders’ expectations.

Business Development and Partnerships:

• Building and developing a network of business partners sourcing wind, PV, and BESS projects (projects at development, RTB, or co-development stages).
• Cooperating with local public stakeholders (public administration, local governments, voivodeship offices, regulators).

Project Development and Organization:

• Coordinating preliminary analyses and feasibility studies, spatial planning processes, and administrative and permitting procedures.
• Negotiating and concluding land lease agreements with landowners.
• Leading and supporting project co-development processes.
• Planning and managing internal and external resources to achieve development targets (including 400 MW of PV by 2030 and the development of wind and BESS project portfolios).
• Preparing and controlling annual development budgets.
• Participating in all stages of project development: utility-scale PV and wind farms, agri-PV projects, energy storage systems (BESS), and other renewable energy technologies.
• Assessing the technical and economic feasibility of projects.
• Managing cooperation with design offices, engineers, and advisors.
• Participating in due diligence processes related to external project acquisitions.

Stakeholder Management and Reporting:

• Representing company in relations with landowners, local communities, public administration bodies, grid operators, and energy offtakers.
• Participating in public meetings and industry events.
• Maintaining project documentation in CRM systems and providing regular reports to headquarters.
• Handling confidential information with full discretion and professionalism.

Requirements

• Experience in renewable energy project development (wind, PV, BESS).
• Very good command of English.
• Practical knowledge of feasibility studies, spatial planning, and administrative processes.
• Experience in land negotiations and lease agreement execution.
• Participation in acquisition, due diligence, or project execution processes.
• Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and strong communication abilities.
• Very good command of MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint).
• Experience working with multiple stakeholders and external advisors.
• Willingness to travel regularly within Poland.

We Offer

• A key role in a growing renewable energy company.
• Real influence on strategy and the project portfolio in Poland.
• Cooperation with an international team and industry partners.

Published February 3, 2026