Lead Project Developer – Wind Energy
- Essen
- Full-time - Hybrid
Job Description
Be part of a market-leading renewable energy company driving the growth of wind energy infrastructure in Western Germany. As Lead Project Developer, you’ll take ownership of end-to-end development projects—from land acquisition and planning through to permitting—while playing a visible role in the region’s energy transformation.
Key Responsibilities
- Monitor developments in planning legislation to identify and shape new project opportunities.
- Secure land for new projects in collaboration with internal land acquisition specialists.
- Oversee all project development stages in coordination with internal teams and external consultants.
- Manage planning, technical studies, tender processes, contract awards, and ongoing quality assurance.
- Initiate and manage project permitting procedures, progressively securing regulatory approvals.
- Represent the company at local and regional events, municipal meetings, owner consultations, and industry conferences.
Required Skills
- Fluent/native-level German (mandatory).
- Minimum 3 years of experience in renewable energy, ideally in wind energy project development.
- Strong project management skills with experience navigating legal, technical, and stakeholder processes.
- Confident communicator with a collaborative mindset and stakeholder-facing experience.
- Ability to lead projects independently while aligning with broader company strategy.
Job Function: Project Development / Renewable Energy (Wind)
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