Senior Business Development Manager

ACCIONA Energía is the biggest 100% renewable energy company with no fossil legacy in the world. With more than 30 years of experience and operations in 20 countries on five continents, ACCIONA Energía offers a wide portfolio of tailored energy solutions so that its corporate and institutional clients can meet their decarbonisation goals. This includes the development, engineering, construction, operation and maintenance of renewable power plants -mainly wind and photovoltaic technologies-, energy sales and management and marketing, energy services, self-consumption, electric mobility and new technologies such as storage and green hydrogen. ACCIONA Energía is governed by the most demanding environmental, social and corporate governance (ESG) criteria. The Business Development Manager leads the development of renewable energy projects throughout the project lifecycle, managing commercial, technical, environmental, regulatory, and stakeholder-related activities to advance projects from origination to construction readiness while maximizing value and minimizing development risk.

Job Description Ensure the development of renewable energy construction projects, managing all intermediate phases effectively and ensuring compliance with technical, environmental, and administrative requirements, so that construction begins as soon as possible and without delays.

• Identify and evaluate business opportunities in wind, photovoltaic, and other renewable technology projects, conducting site visits and meetings with stakeholders.
• Manage projects comprehensively from initial processing to commissioning, ensuring compliance with deadlines, objectives, and technical requirements.
• Coordinate agreements and arrangements with landowners and co-development partners, including the search, contracting, and signing of necessary agreements for the development of renewable projects.
• Supervise and contract engineering work, as well as environmental studies necessary to assess the project's feasibility.
• Support the internal process of approval of investments and divestments in renewable projects, providing detailed analyses and recommendations for decision-making.
• Establish and maintain effective relationships with public and private entities, facilitating the implementation of projects through obtaining necessary permits and authorizations.
• Supervise the preparation and presentation of all necessary documentation for project processing, working with multidisciplinary teams to ensure proper management of reports and permits.
• Oversee the construction process, coordinate with the Project Manager, and ensure that all permits and requirements are met before and during the construction phase.
• Manage the transfer of projects to the final phases, ensuring that all permits, authorizations, and requirements are met before commissioning.
• Lead and supervise the business development team, ensuring project objectives are met and providing guidance and support in task execution.

Required Skills And Competencies EDUCATION

• Degree in Engineering / Environmental Engineering / Law + specialization or experience in processing renewable energies

Experience

• Experience in developing renewable energy projects
• Experience in managing relationships with authorities, owners, and other stakeholders

Skills

• Fluent communication and empathy
• Resilience and high tolerance for frustration.
• Ability to handle difficult relationships (owners)
• Ability to adapt communication according to the interlocutor
• Commercial skills (knowing how to navigate and achieve things)
• Team management

SPECIFIC KNOWLEDGE

Languages

• English (high level)

Tools

• Office Suite
• AutoCAD
• QGIS
• Google Earth

Others

• Understanding of engineering, environmental regulations, and the energy sector, especially in renewable energies like wind and photovoltaic
• Knowledge in planning, execution, and supervision of projects to ensure compliance with deadlines and budgets
• Handling administrative procedures to obtain permits and assess the economic viability of projects
• Availability to travel

Minimum 7 years of experience in the field of Projects and at least 1 year leading teams.

As a company that values diversity as a source of talent, we work to foster an inclusive environment that promotes respect, belonging and engagement so that all people can participate on an equal opportunity basis. We invite everyone to apply regardless of origin, circumstances, background or condition.