Position: BESS Senior Project Developer
Location: Madrid, Spain
Who are we recruiting for?
Our client is a globally recognized IPP specializing in renewable energy, with a growing focus on Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) alongside solar PV projects. Following recent investments, the company has a robust pipeline of BESS projects in Spain and is looking to strengthen its development team.
What will you be doing?
* Lead the development of utility-scale BESS projects from site identification, permitting, and design through to financial close.
* Coordinate technical, commercial, and regulatory aspects of BESS projects, ensuring alignment with company strategy and investor expectations.
* Manage relationships with landowners, local authorities, grid operators, and other external stakeholders to secure necessary permits, grid connections, and approvals.
* Prepare project financial models, feasibility studies, and risk assessments to support investment decisions.
* Collaborate with internal teams (engineering, legal, commercial, and project management) to ensure smooth handover from development to construction.
* Track market trends, policy changes, and technology developments in BESS to inform strategic planning.
* Support portfolio-level decision-making and reporting for the Spanish BESS pipeline.
Are you the ideal candidate?
* Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, Renewable Energy, Energy Storage, or a related technical discipline.
* 5–10+ years of experience in project development within renewables, preferably with BESS, storage, or hybrid projects.
* Strong knowledge of Spain permitting, grid connection, and regulatory frameworks for energy projects.
* Experience managing project feasibility, financial modeling, and risk assessment for utility-scale projects.
* Excellent stakeholder management and negotiation skills, with experience engaging with authorities, partners, and investors.
* Highly organized, proactive, and results-driven, able to work independently in a fast-growing environment.
* Fluent in English and Spanish.
What’s in it for you?
* Competitive salary with benefits package
* Opportunity to lead and shape BESS project development in Spain
* Exposure to high-impact renewable energy projects supporting the energy transition
* Career growth within a rapidly expanding renewable energy platform
Who we are
Executive Integrity is a global executive search and recruitment consultancy focused on talent for a sustainable world, specializing in Green Technology and Renewable Energy sectors. A portion of our profits supports environmental initiatives through Friends of the Earth International.