Project Manager to develop renewable energy pipeline in Romania

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 Romania through developing and managing our wind- and solar (PV) projects across the country.

Your new team
You will join our engaged and dedicated Project Development team in Romania, which currently consists of four colleagues. The team is part of a larger department located across countries with the primary aim of developing renewable energy projects in South Eastern Europe. The team works closely together with colleagues based in our HQ in Copenhagen and with team members from some of the other markets – and you will do the same.

Your new role
As our new Project Manager, your focus will be on developing and manage our wind- and solar (PV) projects in Romania in order to build up the renewable energy pipeline across the country and ensure throughput on our large pipeline of development projects. As an essential part of your role, you engage and coordinate with internal stakeholders as well as external service providers and local associations.

How you will make an impact

• You develop and manage projects, moving them from inception to ready to build (RTB) status, in close collaboration with internal and external partners
• You prepare stakeholder mapping and engagement plans in collaboration with the rest of the team.
• You prepare and submit project applications and documentation to relevant authorities.
• You prepare and execute project development plan and expense budget in collaboration with the rest of the team.
• You screen and identify land plots and potential areas for renewable energy development projects, and negotiate the process of signing land lease agreements with landowners.
• You stay up-to-date on overall renewable energy market development.
• You represent the Company in local events and associations.
• You provide support to the projects up to Commercial Operation Date (COD).

Your profile
You have solid interpersonal and collaboration skills to engage and coordinate with various stakeholders. You show flexibility, have good structural skills, and thrive in a motivated and multidisciplinary environment. Moreover, we expect:

• You have significant experience with project management.
• You have experience from the renewable energy sector, preferably from greenfield development of solar and/or wind – alternatively, experience from construction project development and permitting.
• You have good communication skills and are fully proficient in English and Romanian.
• You have a relevant university degree or similar, within e.g., engineering, business administration, legal, or finance.
• You have experience working with Microsoft Office.
• You have a driving license.

With us, you get

• The benefit of being part of a local but multinational and agile team, committed to grow through the green transition.
• The opportunity for knowledge-sharing across countries as part of a larger regional team in South Eastern Europe.
• To be part of an international company on an exponential growth adventure, offering opportunities for personal growth.
• The opportunity to join a company that is not only developing but also constructing renewable energy projects in Romania.
• The chance to represent one of the major market players, covering the full range of renewable energy (PV, onshore and offshore wind, BESS, and Power-to-X).

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 handle the full value chain all the way from development, design, financing, construction, and operation of wind- and solar parks 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, divesting our projects. Further, we work with development of future energy solutions, e.g. Power-to-X, Carbon Capture, and Battery Storage. We have a solid collaboration with local stakeholders and want to involve all parts in the process.

We are now more than 800 employees with +40 nationalities represented in 23 countries, and we are growing rapidly 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!
Location: Bucharest, Romania – with some travel days

Manager:Senior Manager,Head of Bucharest Office, Ioannis Kalapodas

Type of position: Full-time

Start date:As soon as possible

Apply for the position: We review all applications continuously, so please submit your CV including a short motivation in English as soon as possible by using the "apply" button. We will take down the job ad when we have received sufficient applications and/or found the right person.

Contact person: For more information, please reach out to Talent Acquisition Partner, Caroline Greve Grønhøj, cgg@europeanenergy.com

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Lokation: Bucharest, Romania