Senior Project Manager for renewable energy projects in Estonia

Would you like an exciting career with a high degree of development and responsibilities? Do you want to be on the frontline of the renewable energy business? And would you like to develop utility-scale wind and solar (PV) projects in Estonia?

European Energy is a green company in exponential growth. We develop, construct, and operate projects within solar- (PV) and wind farms globally, as well as Power-to-X. Our core values are the foundation of everything we do: In it together, Trust and courage, Ambition, Excitement, Inclusion, and Agility.

Your new team
You will become the core member of our Estonian Project Development team, which handles the planning and development of our projects across the entire country. We value mutual respect, have fun working with and learning from each other, and are motivated by our goal to make the green energy transition in Estonia happen. We are part of a broader Baltics team and across all three countries we are 32 colleagues located in Tallinn, Riga and Vilnius.

We value collaboration and a sense of shared and individual responsibilities. We have a flat hierarchy with an open and honest dialogue, and when you receive a mandate, we trust in your abilities.

Your new role
As our new Senior Project Manager you will be responsible for managing our business activities with the focus on developing and handling wind, solar (PV) and power storage projects in Estonia. You will participate in projects from the idea stage to the completion of construction, including leading the project development phase, making this role an exciting opportunity for personal growth.

Your focus will be managing our projects in our projects pipeline in various stages, to ensure that we are well coordinated and on top of all the issues relevant to the development, financing and construction of renewable assets. You will participate in market and project development and elaborate stakeholder overviews. You will liaise with local authorities and suppliers throughout the project lifecycle in close cooperation with other Baltic region offices and headquarters.

Areas of responsibility

• Represent European Energy in Estonia
• Project management and administration with the regional team and HQ
• Support evaluating new greenfield, brownfield and RTB wind and PV projects and project management and administration
• Manage and follow development process, preparing and submitting project applications and documentation to relevant authorities and maintaining dialogue with key stakeholders
• Participate in market and project development and develop stakeholder overview and connections
• Liaison with local suppliers throughout project lifecycle in close cooperation with HQ

Your profile
You hold a relevant university or other engineering / technical degree. In addition, you have

• Significant experience from either renewable energy development, construction project development, or perhaps from the public administration side within planning or energy
• Legal/regulatory experience with development projects
• Good communication skills in both Estonian and English
• A valid driving license

Your software skills probably include Microsoft Project and AutoCAD or equivalent tools, as well as MS Office.

We offer
We offer an opportunity to take on a role with great responsibility in the renewable energy industry. As part of an engaged team in a fast-growing company with colleagues from various countries and professional backgrounds, you will develop, work, and benefit from a diverse and entrepreneurial working environment, a flat company hierarchy, and short-term decision-making processes. The role is an independent role, with a lot of freedom and flexibility.

In European Energy, we value the well-being and the social environment of work. We have a defined people-development approach and a career model to develop within, and we offer relevant certifications and training for existing and future projects.

European Energy at a glance – The Power of Tomorrow, Today
European Energy is a Danish privately owned company founded in 2004 with headquarter in Copenhagen. We operate all the way from development, design, financing, construction, operation and selling of wind- and solar farms on land as well as offshore globally. As part of this, we are also very active in M&A activities across the full value chain. Further, we work with development of future energy solutions, e.g. Power-to-X. We have a solid collaboration with local stakeholders and want to involve all parts in the process.

We are now more than 875 employees with 43 nationalities represented in 22 countries, and we are growing rapidly in both Copenhagen and across our global offices. We all work for our common goal to be the most innovative partner within the green transition and to create The Power of Tomorrow, Today.

Our working environment is built on mutual respect for the varied strengths and talents of our employees, with a flat hierarchy and entrepreneurial thinking at its foundation. Our employees value our flexible working culture, permitting better reconciliation of work and personal life. We are a team, whether it is in the workplace, on our company trips or during our weekly company training sessions. At European Energy, you will not only gain great colleagues, but also new friends from every corner of the globe.

Apply now
Workplace: Tallinn, Estonia

Reference: Tadeušas Konkovskis - Vice President, Head of Baltics (Vilnius)

Apply for the position: Please submit your application including a CV and optionally a motivational letter by using the “apply for position” button to the right. Applications sent through other channels, including email and direct messages, will not be considered.

Contact person: For more information about the position, please reach out by email to Constantin Methenitis, Senior Talent Acquisition Partner, at cmet@europeanenergy.com

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Lokation: Tallin, Estland