PROJECT DEVELOPMENT LEAD ASSOCIATE

EDP Renewables is a global leader in the renewable energy sector and the world's fourth largest renewable energy producer. With a sound development pipeline, first class assets, and market-leading operating capacity, EDPR has undergone exceptional development in recent years and is currently present in 28 markets (Belgium, Brazil, Cambodia, Canada, Chile, China, Colombia, France, Greece, Germany, Hungary, Indonesia, Italy, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, Mexico, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Singapore, Spain, Taiwan, Thailand, UK, US and Vietnam).

EDPR is committed to furthering social advances in terms of sustainability and integration. This is reflected by the inclusion of the company in the Bloomberg Gender Equality index and the fact that it has been certified as a Top Employer 2023 in Europe (Spain, Italy, France, Poland, Portugal and Romania) and Brazil, as well as a Top Workplace 2022 in the United States, as a recognition of its employee-driven policies.

MISSION

Supporting the necessary actions in the promotion of future wind and solar plants, in accordance with the company guidelines, in order to build, develop, boost and support the portfolio of the solar and wind activity to the successful fulfilment of the business plan. You will autonomously manage the business from the identification of opportunities to contracting with the owners and the support of the communities involved.

MAIN ACCOUNTABILITIES 

- Explore new and relevant sites through targeted personal research or through results made available by the GIS Team, with public and private actors
- Develop and animate a network of business introducers 
- Qualify projects with a view to integrating them into the development process 
- Secure land through the negotiation and signing of promises of lease 
- Represent the company with local public or private actors, state services and communities in order to make known and accepted projects and the company 
- Initiate the launch of the procedures to apply for Single permit achievement coordinating the activities to set up all the docs in compliance with applicable law

REQUIRED PROFILE

REQUIRED ACADEMIC SKILLS: University Degree 
Languages: Local and English 
Tools: SIG software, Ms Office 

REQUIRED PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE: Desired: At least 5 years of experience in PV or/and Wind development, or similar requiring project management with communities
 
OTHER 
A2 Driving license Availability for travelling through national territory.

Among EDPR's principles we would like to highlight diversity and inclusion as a strength in our values and practices. Reinforcing these principles has a real impact on the satisfaction of commitment, increases talent and the quality of leadership of our professionals. To achieve all our objectives, it intends to attract, develop and retain different profiles, assuming diversity as a key factor and differentiator of fundamental innovation in our organization. We welcome and value all people, and we are committed to the inclusion and sense of belonging of each person who is part of EDPR.

What makes us proud as an employer:

TOP Employer Europe 2023 certification.
Bloomberg Gender Equality Index 2023.
Top Workplaces US 2023.
Certification in Conciliation (Excellence) by the Más Familia Foundation;