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Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa · On-site
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Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa · On-site
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Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa · On-site
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Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa · On-site
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Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa · On-site
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Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa · On-site
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Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa · On-site
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Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa · On-site
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Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa · On-site
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Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa · On-site
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Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa · On-site
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Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa · On-site
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Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa · On-site
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Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa · On-site
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Lead the development of renewable energy projects from origination to construction readiness, managing commercial, technical, and regulatory activities. Supervise the business development team and coordinate with stakeholders to ensure project compliance and value maximization.
Requires a degree in Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or Law with at least 7 years of experience in projects and 1 year in team leadership. Must be proficient in English and tools like AutoCAD and QGIS, with deep knowledge of wind and photovoltaic technologies.
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.
1. Identify and evaluate business opportunities in wind, photovoltaic, and other renewable technology projects, conducting site visits and meetings with stakeholders.
2. Manage projects comprehensively from initial processing to commissioning, ensuring compliance with deadlines, objectives, and technical requirements.
3. 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.
4. Supervise and contract engineering work, as well as environmental studies necessary to assess the project's feasibility.
5. Support the internal process of approval of investments and divestments in renewable projects, providing detailed analyses and recommendations for decision-making.
6. Establish and maintain effective relationships with public and private entities, facilitating the implementation of projects through obtaining necessary permits and authorizations.
7. Supervise the preparation and presentation of all necessary documentation for project processing, working with multidisciplinary teams to ensure proper management of reports and permits.
8. Oversee the construction process, coordinate with the Project Manager, and ensure that all permits and requirements are met before and during the construction phase.
9. Manage the transfer of projects to the final phases, ensuring that all permits, authorizations, and requirements are met before commissioning.
10. Lead and supervise the business development team, ensuring project objectives are met and providing guidance and support in task execution.
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.
Leaders in developing infrastructure to design a better planet. Committed to creating a positive impact.
ACCIONA champions a different way of doing business: Business as Unusual, delivering benefits far beyond the corporate realm. Driven by the ambition to leave a positive legacy for society and design a better planet, we lead in developing solutions in renewable energy, sustainable water management, and sustainable infrastructure. We cover the entire value chain, from design and construction to operation and maintenance. With a presence in over 40 countries, we conduct our business with a commitment to positively contribute to the economic and social development of the communities where we operate. #ACCIONAteam #BusinessAsUnusual
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