Senior Wind Project Developer

.EDP Renewables is a global leader in the renewable energy sector and the world's fourth-largest wind and solar 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.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, both of which recognise its employee-driven policies.The job location should be based in northern Germany as the projects will be there.MISSIONTaking a lead in the necessary actions in the promotion of future wind plants, in accordance with the company guidelines, to build, develop, boost and support the portfolio of the wind activity to the successful fulfillment 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 while liaising with internal EDP departments and resources.MAIN ACCOUNTABILITIES1. Explore new and relevant sites through targeted personal research or through results made available by the GIS Team, with public and private actors2. Develop and animate a network of land scouts and originators in Germany3. Qualify projects with a view to integrating them into the EDP development process4. Secure land through the negotiation and signing of promises of lease5. Represent the company with local public or private actors, state services and communities in order to introduce EDP and make projects socially viable6. Initiate the launch of the procedures to apply for the environmental permitting process to include licensed planning offices and expand internal resources based on future requirements and forecastingREQUIRED PROFILE1. ACADEMIC LEVELSchool of Management or University DegreeApprenticeship in the specific sector with a Degree from the Chamber of CommerceAdditional academic credecials are a benefit but not mandatory2