Project Development Manager (m/w/d)

Job Description

Founded in 2012, HDF Energy is a leading global player in the hydrogen sector, with two main activities.

As an industrial company, HDF designs and manufactures high-power fuel cells at its factory in Blanquefort, near Bordeaux. These cutting-edge technologies produce electricity from hydrogen, with the aim of decarbonising power generation for public electricity grids, as well as heavy maritime and rail mobility.

As a hydrogen infrastructure architect, HDF Energy designs and develops large turnkey hydrogen infrastructures to produce low-carbon hydrogen and clean electricity. Through dedicated project companies, we also finance, build and operate these facilities.

Our flagship model is the Renewstable®, a multi-megawatt power plant delivering non-intermittent renewable, stable and baseload power, 24/7, by seamlessly integrating intermittent renewable energy sources (solar or wind) with substantial on-site energy storage in the form of green hydrogen. These plants are being developed in more than twenty countries around the world.

Backed by a team of over 150 hydrogen experts boasting more than a decade of operational experience across the value chain, HDF Energy is currently developing a portfolio of advanced projects valued at over €3 billion.

Headquartered in France, HDF Energy has regional offices in Latin America, the Caribbean, Africa and the Asia-Pacific region with 35+ nationalities among its staff. Since 2021, the Group has been listed on the Euronext Paris stock market.

HDF Energy is present in the Philippines through a subsidiary and has implemented strong milestones with NAPOCOR, Electric Cooperatives, LGUs and MinDA.

He/she must structure the project development process and strategy, PPAs and cooperation with NPC, NREA, Electric Cooperatives and relevant partners.

Scope

• Advising HDF on legal and regulatory compliance matters related to the development, land, permitting and implementation of HDF projects in the Philippines;
• Supporting Business and Project Managers to define the optimum strategy for HDF projects in the Philippines in compliance with relevant laws, regulations, and policies;
• Representing HDF before relevant regulatory agencies and authorities in the Philippines;
• Drafting and reviewing contracts, agreements, and other legal documents required for the establishment and operation of the HDF' projects in the Philippines;
• Monitoring and analysing changes to laws and regulations related to renewable energy and energy policy in the Philippines;
• Coordination with HDF main office in Asia and HDF HQ.

Profile

• Project management, Engineering, Law or Finance degree;
• Min 10 years of experience in the energy sector with demonstrated expertise in renewable energy, power purchase agreements, policy, and power system economics;
• Experience with NPC, NREA, ECs, and DFIs / Donor Programs is fundamental;
• Experience in securing land is mandatory;
• Self-starter focused on delivering results without constant direction;
• Excellent English, written and oral communications skills.

Benefits

• Depends on experience and profile;
• Details to be discussed during the interview.

Send your application to [email protected] by August 15th, 2025.