Senior Project Developer

Senior Project Developer

Acre is proudly working with an international and multi-technology developer, investor, and operator in their search for a Senior Project Developer in Düsseldorf.

The business has secured a pipeline of over 16 GW of solar PV, onshore wind, offshore wind, and storage projects across 10 markets in Europe.

They are looking for a new Senior Project Developer (Germany) to manage the full project lifecycle on behalf of the business, including permitting, grid connection, and stakeholder engagement from early stage through to ready-to-build status for secured sites. Reporting to the Business Development Director Germany, this person will be based in North Rhine-Westphalia (with the possibility of hybrid remote working and the necessity of regular travel).

What you'll do

• Define and supervise project schedules and budgets, maintain quality control of deliverables, oversee risk management, and prepare necessary internal reports for the business
• Coordinate with internal teams, development partners, external advisors, equipment suppliers, and relevant authorities to ensure compliance with all RTB project conditions
• Evaluate and track offers from external service providers, oversee order processing, and provide support as needed
• Contribute to financial models, business cases, and investment proposals for renewable energy projects, ensuring all project-relevant aspects for the business are covered
• Report regularly to stakeholders on project status, risks, and mitigation strategies
• Engage with stakeholders as needed to move projects forward, including local communities, landowners, other developers, and regulatory bodies

Requirements What you'll need

• Master's or bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in Engineering, Geography, Economics or a similar field
• At least 5 years of professional experience in the development of renewable energy projects (PV or biomass; BESS is a plus)
• Understanding of the full project development process from inception to RTB, as well as German regulations for PV and BESS projects
• Native or fluent German speaker with good English skills
• Driver's license and a strong willingness to travel across Germany
• Ability to work independently and prioritize in a fast-paced environment
• Strong negotiation skills, effective communication, and the ability to establish and develop a network of partners.

If this sounds like something of interest, please get in touch with Grigoria Tsemperoglou at [email protected] for more information.