Project Acquisition and Development Manager - Biomethane Projects (M/F)

1. Prospecting & Market Development

• Contribute to Keon's commercial strategy in Germany (targets, channels, messaging).
• Build and maintain an active network with developers, operators, agricultural advisors, banks, local authorities and other key stakeholders.
• Monitor German regulations and market trends : EEG, THG, RED III and regional incentive schemes.
• Stay connected with industry associations, professional federations and political institutions.
• Identify and qualify opportunities for greenfield and brownfield biogas / biomethane projects in which Keon could invest (cogeneration, biomethane projects already in operation, greenfield assets, portfolios).
• Conduct initial contacts and site visits together with our partner Arcanum.
• Build strong, long-term relationships with project developers (farmers, industries, local authorities).
• Develop Keon's brand awareness in Germany : attend trade fairs and events, represent Keon locally and ensure a visible, responsive presence.

2. Structuring & Negotiating Deals

• Prepare and support the signing of investment offers at various stages (non-binding offers, binding offers).
• Analyze data rooms provided by potential partners and support field audits, in coordination with Keon, Green M&A and Arcanum teams.
• Follow up with prospects during negotiation phases and adjust offers to market requirements.
• Take part in negotiating legal documentation linked to Keon's equity entry into projects (SPA, shareholders’ agreements, etc.).
• Lead the acquisition process up to closing, in close coordination with the legal and financial teams.

3. Project Development & Securing

• Manage permitting phases , BPA research, feedstock securing and local contracting for biomethane projects.
• Coordinate technical, environmental and regulatory studies (permits, grid connection, subsidies) with German engineering firms and external partners.
• Build financing dossiers and support project financing negotiations.
• Oversee project management up to operational start-up , ensuring cost, timeline and performance control.
• Guarantee regulatory and technical compliance of projects.
• Organize and ensure an effective handover of projects to the operations team in charge of site management.

Profile

• Proven experience in renewable energy project development , ideally in biomethane or biogas.
• Strong knowledge of the German agricultural sector , comfortable working with agricultural partners.
• Entrepreneurial, autonomous and results-driven mindset.
• Solid project management experience in multicultural environments.
• Good understanding of administrative and regulatory procedures in Germany.
• Sound legal and financial skills (business plans, audits, NBO / BO).
• Willingness to travel frequently in Germany (weekly) and in France (monthly team meetings).
• Languages : German and English fluent ; French is a plus.

Remote working possible (ideally based near major agricultural regions). Offices are located in Holzwickede (Arcanum) .

Preferred location:

Hanover – Lower Saxony / Saxony-Anhalt region .

What We Offer

• A key role in a high-value, ambitious growth strategy.
• End-to-end responsibilities , from acquisition to commissioning.
• An international, innovative environment , right at the heart of the energy transition.