Regional Manager North West (m/f/d)
Bremen / remote (Germany)
Ref: OR8772
January 22, 2024
ENERGIE, WATER EN GAS
FUNCTIES
This position is to lead the team for the origination and project development of wind and photovoltaic projects in Schleswig-Holstein, Niedersachsen, and Nordrhein-Westfalen.
What you will do:
• Lead the team for the origination and development of wind onshore and PV ground-mounted projects in Schleswig-Holstein, Niedersachsen, and NRW
• Develop a sustainable strategy to deliver regional contribution to overall company objectives
• Organize and supervise the team and project development and origination for the region, including coordination of external land agents
• Delivery of project milestones and regional objectives
• Identify and approach possible partners or providers of onshore/PV development projects
• Build new relationships across the renewable energy market and maintain close contact with the existing network seeking for potential collaborations for co-development of wind and PV projects
• Independently negotiate the initiation of strategic cooperation and identify economically attractive projects or project pipelines
• Represent the company and establish and maintain contacts with important stakeholders (landowners, politicians, authorities, municipalities, co-development partnerships etc.) and negotiate of major contracts
• Set up, constantly train, supervise, and motivate a growing regional team
What we are looking for:
• Several years of experience in the development and acquisition of development projects onshore and/or PV in the German market
• Extensive network in the wind and solar industry and excellent knowledge of the market situation in Germany especially in the relevant regions
• Leadership and strong interpersonal as well as communicative skills
• Excellent negotiating skills, assertiveness, and a responsible working style
• Sound experience in the evaluation of wind energy and/or PV projects in all development phases
• Knowledge of real estate law and environmental law would be an advantage
• Native German and fluent in English (Spanish will be valuable)
• Driving license class B
• The office is located in Bremen. Remote work is possible but with at least two days presence in the office
What we offer:
• Being part of a global utility, one of the world’s biggest energy producers and suppliers
• Leading an independent regional team, setting up a strategy for successful growth
• Close teamwork with different colleagues from the different corporate and business units, all sharing the passion for renewable energies
• Great opportunities for personal and professional training and development
• Flexible and trust-based working times as well as remote work