Senior Project Development Manager (m/w/d)

Become a Senior Project Development Manager with European Energy in Barcelona, Spain. Lead the development of BESS projects, driving the green transition in Spain. Enjoy an entrepreneurial work culture and opportunities for knowledge sharing in a diverse team. Join European Energy A/S as a Senior Project Development Manager in Barcelona, Spain, and play a vital role in developing BESS projects. You will identify new opportunities, manage project risks, and foster relationships with stakeholders. Enjoy an entrepreneurial culture, a shared vision for the green transition, and a supportive team environment that values collaboration and knowledge sharing.

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European Energy A/S

Company Overview

Name

European Energy A/S

Headquarters

Søborg, Denmark

Founded

2004

Size

Approximately 840 employees globally (source: lei-lookup.com). No public revenues reported for 2023 or later.

What They Do

European Energy A/S focuses on renewable energy sources, including onshore solar farms, onshore and offshore wind, as well as battery energy storage systems (BESS) with a pipeline of 15 GWh. The company also works with Power-to-X (PtX), which includes the production of green hydrogen via electrolysis and e-methanol from renewable energy. Their services cover the entire project lifecycle, from green developments to land rights partnerships, permits, design, construction, operation, and maintenance of facilities (source: europeanenergy.com). Target markets include Europe, Australia, and North America, with an ambitious plan to develop 10 GW of capacity by 2027, which will meet the needs of 7.5 million homes in the USA (source: eenorthamerica.com). Their competitive advantage lies in a development pipeline of 66 GW and internal competencies that cover the entire value chain.

Projects & Achievements

Among the notable projects completed by European Energy is a 148 MW solar park that was connected to the grid in Denmark on December 23, 2025, as well as the world's first large commercial e-methanol plant, Kassø, which was launched in 2024. Additionally, Denmark's first green hydrogen plant was inaugurated in 2024 (source: europeanenergy.com). The company also has ongoing large projects, including a 1.1 GW project in Australia that received development approval on December 19, 2025, and the largest agri-PV solar park in Italy, which received the final investment decision on December 22, 2025. Furthermore, they won tenders for two agrivoltaic projects in France on December 18, 2025, and upgraded the Måde PtX facility to 8.1 MW electrolyzers on December 22, 2025 (source: europeanenergy.com).

Recent Developments

In the past two years, European Energy has announced the launch of the Kassø e-methanol plant and the inauguration of the Måde hydrogen facility in 2024. They have also connected a 148 MW solar park to the Danish power grid on December 23, 2025, and received approval for a 1.1 GW project in Australia on December 19, 2025. Additionally, they won tenders for agrivoltaic projects in France on December 18, 2025, and upgraded the Måde PtX facility to 8.1 MW electrolyzers on December 22, 2025 (source: europeanenergy.com). No major acquisitions, mergers, or funding rounds have been recorded in the latest records, but the company has completed two agreements according to Preqin data, with milestones such as PtX entry in 2021 and operation of facilities from 2024-2025.

Working There

European Energy employs over 900 people in various roles, including development, engineering, design, procurement, project management, asset management, and finance. Their headquarters is located in Søborg, Denmark, with offices in Glasgow, Hamburg, Potsdam, Warsaw, Barcelona, Milan, and Utrecht, as well as planned offices in Washington D.C. and Austin, USA (source: europeanenergy.com). The company's culture focuses on internal expertise and risk assessment, with a mission to develop solutions for a fossil-free society. Specific benefits are not documented in the sources, but there is a clear emphasis on being a

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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 Project Development team in Barcelona. We are a committed and motivated team where knowledge sharing, trust, and open dialogues describe the very core of our collaboration.

As a team, we value collaboration and a sense of shared and individual responsibilities. We have a flat hierarchy, and when you are given a mandate, we trust in your abilities.

Your new role

As our new Senior Project Development Manager, you will be responsible for identifying and developing new opportunities, with a particular focus on BESS (Battery Energy Storage System) projects across Spain. Your work will play a key role in advancing Europe's green transition and shaping its energy future. While your primary responsibility will be to secure new greenfield opportunities, you will also be expected to pursue opportunities for the acquisition of ready-to-build (RTB) projects.

A typical day

Develop, manage, and continuously expand a robust pipeline of BESS opportunities to meet business growth targets.
Source and assess new project sites through in-house tools, GIS mapping, and your professional network.
Evaluate grid capacity and connection opportunities, ensuring project feasibility from both a technical and commercial perspective.
Identify, assess, and manage project risks with clear communication, prioritization, and mitigation strategies.
Support commercial negotiations, due diligence, and investment appraisals, contributing to project financial models and business cases.
Lead and coordinate meetings with landowners, municipalities, grid operators, and other key stakeholders, fostering trust and long-term relationships.
Negotiate and secure land rights, lease agreements, and access arrangements to enable successful project development.

Your profile

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Environmental Science, Law, Architecture, or another relevant discipline.
5+ years of experience in renewable-energy project development in Spain, with at least 2-3 years focused on BESS (essential).
Proven track record in site origination, land negotiation, and stakeholder engagement within the Spanish energy sector.
Solid understanding of Spanish grid regulations, permitting processes, and regional land-use planning.
Strong commercial acumen with the ability to assess project value and risk under time and cost pressure.
Excellent negotiation and communication skills, with the ability to influence and align diverse stakeholders.
Entrepreneurial mindset - proactive, self-driven, and adaptable to a fast-moving market environment.
Able to work independently and remotely, while actively contributing to a collaborative, international team culture.
Valid driver's license.
Fluent in Spanish with professional proficiency in English.

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.