Renewable Energy Project Developer

Porto

Posted 17 days ago

Work Type

Permanent

Salary/Rate

€ -40,000 per annum

Remote Work

Yes

IR35 Status

Not Applicable

Job Title: Renewable Energy Project Developer
Location: Porto - Portugal
Salary/Rate: up to €40,000
Start Date: 01/11/2024
Job Type: Permanent


Company Introduction

We have an exciting opportunity now available with one of our sector-leading Renewable Energy client, which is an independent leader in high-value-added engineering and consulting services in the renewable energy sector (photovoltaic, solar thermal, wind, storage) and its electrical evacuation infrastructure (substations and lines).


Job Responsibilities

1. Oversee project legalisation processes, coordinating with public authorities, network operators, and stakeholders to secure necessary permits from initiation to ready-to-build (RTB) status. Ensure timely response to administrative requirements and adherence to deadlines.
2. Collaborate with technical and legal teams in Spain to prepare essential project documentation and secure permits for grid connection and facility authorisations.
3. Identify and manage land and site acquisition opportunities. Build and maintain relationships with land brokers and key intermediaries to facilitate site acquisitions. Support contract negotiations with landowners, including drafting purchase agreements and easement contracts.
4. Monitor the status of medium (MT) and high-voltage (AT) electrical networks, and ensure compliance with regulations governing the authorisation, construction, and operation of renewable energy plants.
5. Conduct initial assessments of site limitations and estimate related costs, including grid connection and optimal use of available land.
6. Oversee and track project progress, ensuring consistent documentation and reporting.


Required Skills/Experience
The ideal candidate will have the following:

1. Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Architecture, Law, or a related field.
2. Experience in energy project development, ideally within the Renewable Energy sector.
3. Strong communication skills with the ability to work independently.
4. Proficiency in Portuguese and English.
5. Willingness to travel across the Iberian Peninsula.
6. Familiarity with Portugal's regulatory framework and experience managing administrative processes with local authorities.


Benefits & Perks
The company offers standard corporate benefits, including:

1. Annual salary package composed of a fixed and a variable component.
2. Hybrid work model regulated by law: 80% remote work 20% office presence. Residing in Porto is not required.
3. Continuous training plans.


If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply now with your updated CV in Microsoft Word/PDF format.


Disclaimer
Notwithstanding any guidelines given to level of experience sought, we will consider candidates from outside this range if they can demonstrate the necessary competencies.

Square One is acting as both an employment agency and an employment business, and is an equal opportunities recruitment business. Square One embraces diversity and will treat everyone equally. Please see our website for our full diversity statement.

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