Senior Project Manager Renewable Energy, Barcelona

Are you looking to join an international company in the renewable energy industry where you can make a difference every day? This is your chance to make an impact on the renewable energy landscape in Spain through developing and coordinating our wind-, solar (PV) and BESS projects in this market.

European Energy is a Danish-founded green energy company in exponential growth. We develop, construct, and operate projects within PV, Wind, Bess and Power-to-X projects. 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 join our engaged and dedicated Project Development team in Barcelona. The teams responsibility is to identify, engage and negotiate with landowners/development partners to obtain land rights to develop utility-scale renewable energy projects. The team works closely together with colleagues based in our Headquarter in Copenhagen – and you will do the same. Furthermore, you will interact with different stakeholders like mayors, administrations and co-development companies.

Your new role
As our new Senior Project Manager, you will be responsible for wind,photovoltaic and BESS projects in Spain during the development phase, from conception (internal project development) or screening (project acquisition) to financial close and handover to the EPC Project Manager for construction.

Your main responsibilities include

• Lead and manage wind, solar PV and BESS projects in Spain (up to 150 MW) from concept to Ready-to-Build (RTB).
• Evaluate project risks, economics, and investment potential to support internal approvals.
• Oversee permitting processes and ensure the timely acquisition of construction permits.
• Prepare detailed project presentations, reports, and financial models.
• Negotiate land and development contracts in coordination with legal teams.
• Maintain long-term relationships with landowners and manage lease renewals.
• Engage proactively with local communities and key stakeholders.
• Track project timelines, budgets, and documentation to ensure smooth project execution.
• Coordinate effectively with internal teams (especially EPC) and external partners.

Your profile

• You hold a bachelor’s or master’s degree in a relevant technical field from a university or equivalent institution.
• You bring at least 5 years of experience in a similar project management role within the renewable energy sector. Experience with Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) is a plus.
• You have recent hands-on experience in the Spanish wind and solar PV industry and you are familiar with the full project lifecycle, particularly the permitting phase.
• You are familiar with GIS tools and project management software.
• You possess a valid driving license.
• You are fluent in Spanish, with a professional-level English proficiency.

With us, you get

• An entrepreneurial and agile approach to your work. In daily life, it means it is not far from thought to action, and when you are given a mandate, we trust in your abilities.
• A shared vision for the green transition, and what we do as a company, we do together. In a truly international environment.
• Knowledge sharing is important for us. We start every other Monday with our global weekly morning meeting. Here the executive management and departments give us an update on projects and current focus areas.
• A collaborative, inclusive, diverse, and supportive culture where you can grow, develop, and contribute to a profitable, growing, and successful global group.

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 off shore 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 920 employees with 45 nationalities represented in 23 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.

Interested?
Workplace: Barcelona, Spain

Manager: Country Manager Spain, Albert Martí

How to apply for the position: Please send your CV including your motivation for the job via our online portal. Be aware that we cannot consider applications submitted through other channels, such as email or LinkedIn messages.

Deadline: We evaluate applications continuously, and we will close the job ad when we have found the right candidate, so please send your application as soon as possible.

Contact Person: For any questions regarding the position, please contact Albert Martí, Country Manager Spain: [email protected]

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Lokation: Barcelona, Spain