Senior Project Developer (m/f/d)

UKA – Der Energieparkentwickler; Województwo zachodniopomorskie; On-site; PLN 180,000 - 340,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

sharing the costs of sports activities

private medical care

remote work opportunities

integration events

Job summary

UKA Group seeks a seasoned Renewable Energy Project Developer to oversee end-to-end project development from inception to execution readiness.

You will lead cross-functional teams, coordinate with legal, finance, and engineering, and drive milestones across land control, permitting, interconnection, and procurement. A minimum of 5 years in renewables and strong leadership are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business, economics, engineering, renewable energy, or related field
• Minimum of 5 years in renewable energy with interdisciplinary team leadership
• Proven wind project development experience from early stage to construction
• Strong negotiation and communication skills with diverse stakeholders
• In-depth knowledge of renewable technologies, trends, and regulations
• Strong financial acumen to analyze project economics and models

Responsibilities

• Owns project development from early stage to execution readiness
• Review project portfolio milestones; guide team toward goals
• Develop clear development plans with budget, schedule, and risk management
• Collaborate with UKA Poland leadership and parent company on strategy and pipeline
• Lead select renewable projects; coordinate with legal, finance, engineering and external partners to optimize processes

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Strategic thinking

Problem solving

Financial analysis

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Team management

Analytical skills

Working under pressure

Education

Bachelor's degree in business or related field

Master's degree preferred

Job description

As an energy park developer, the UKA Group plans, builds, operates and sells wind farms and solar parks, as well as battery storage systems.

With more than 80 wind farms developed in-house and now operational, we are helping shape a sustainable power supply in Germany, Europe as well as North and South America that is independent of fossil fuel imports, ensures lower power prices and is climate-friendly. Our energy projects generate enough electricity to reliably supply around 1.4 million households – making a tangible contribution to the energy transition.

Your responsibilities

• Be responsible for all aspects of project development from early stage to execution ready.
• Work closely to review the portfolio of projects managed by the development team, ensuring all key development milestones are met (land control, permitting, interconnection, engineering, procurement, power marketing, etc.) and provide clear direction, strategic guidance, and daily support to team members to ensure alignment with project and company goals.
• Ensure that each project has a clear and achievable development plan, including budget, schedule, and risk management strategies.
• Work closely with UKA Poland leadership and parent company counterparts. Contribute to strategic planning and pipeline development, helping shape the long-term direction of the company’s renewable energy portfolio.
• Personally lead the development of select renewable energy projects. Interface cross-functionally with internal teams including legal, finance, engineering, and external stakeholders to advance development efforts Propose solutions for optimizing the project development process.

Our requirements

• Bachelor's degree in business, economics, engineering, renewable energy, environmental protection, energy, or related field. Master's degree preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in renewable energy space, with a proven track record of managing interdisciplinary teams
• Proven experience in wind project development, including a track record of successfully leading and delivering large-scale projects to construction stage.
• Proven leadership skills, with the ability to motivate and inspire teams to achieve project objectives.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, capable of leading diverse stakeholder groups internally and externally.
• Excellent negotiation and communication skills, with the ability to build relationships with stakeholders at all levels.
• Strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities.
• In-depth knowledge of renewable energy technologies, industry trends, and regulatory frameworks.
• Strong financial acumen and ability to analyze project economics and financial models.
• Ability to work under pressure, meet deadlines, and manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail and a high degree of accuracy.

Benefits

• sharing the costs of sports activities
• private medical care
• remote work opportunities
• integration events