Head of Renewable Energy Development(m/w/x)

## Job Description The objective of the role is to **lead and manage the Green Assets Division’s Development and Early Development initiatives in Europe, with special focus on Germany and Italy.** The role reports directly to the CEO Renewables Development of the Division. We are looking for a proactive manager who is ready to work in a fast-paced and result-oriented environment independently, leading a team of development professionals across Europe. The position can be based in one of the following locations: Berlin, Düsseldorf, Frankfurt or Milan (Italy). Detailed responsibilities: * Project initiation and coordination from early stage project development from investor’s side – driving planning, scouting, licensing, development and other technical work processes to realise the company’s renewable energy project strategy, * Drive assessments of prospective new projects and projects in development, including feasibility studies and risk analysis, with support of internal and selected external resources (e.g. technical and legal advisors), * Tendering, preparing and managing contracts related to the (early) development of the company’s renewable energy projects, * Definition of project due diligence scope of work and budget, negotiation of engagement letters with external advisors and coordination of the due diligence, * Building and maintaining strategic relationships with an effective partner network: project developers, partners, subcontractors, authorities, grid operators and technical advisors etc. * Leading negotiations with the different stakeholders of the project, * Developing and managing budgets, * Identifying and mitigating risks, * Supporting renewable energy projects’ commercial and technical operation optimisation, * Supporting and tracking the internal approval process for projects and transactions, * Preparing internal reports to the management, * Staying informed and up to date on market trends and regulatory changes within the industry, preparing and/ or analysing industry studies and evaluations, * Frequent travel within Germany and to Italy – occasionally elsewhere in Europe – would be required as part of the job, * Performing other additional tasks related to the job. ## Qualifications * College/ University degree in Engineering * 7+ years’ experience in the energy industry * Demonstrable track record of developing renewable energy projects in Germany and/ or Italy - the same experience in various geographies in Europe is a plus * Deep knowledge of the renewables permitting and regulatory background in Germany is a must * Excellent communication, negotiation and stakeholder management skills * Strong project management and organisational skills * Fluent English, German and Italian is preferred * Any additional European language knowledge is an advantage ## Additional Information **What we can offer:** * Competitive remuneration package * Participation in complex project tasks * Great atmosphere with a friendly and supportive team * High degree of responsibility and independence * International career opportunity * Hybrid working