Project Development Professional

Are you ready to play a key role in accelerating the energy transition in Spain?

Vestas Development Spain is looking for a motivated, structured, and collaborative Project Development Professional to join our team. If you are motivated by strategic decision-making and want to oversee utility-scale wind projects from the start of development through Ready-to-Build, this role may be right for you.

Key Responsibilities

In this role, you will manage the development of a diverse portfolio of wind energy projects within Spain, working in close collaboration with local colleagues, external stakeholders, and global Vestas business units. Your main tasks will include:

Project Lifecycle Management: Manage and coordinate wind energy projects through key stages: land securing, grid connection, permitting, and project design.

Stakeholder Engagement: Build and maintain close, trust-based relationships with landowners, local communities, grid operators, and public administrations.

Permitting & Compliance: Manage the environmental permitting processes and ensure all projects strictly comply with local and national regulations.

Project Economics: Monitor and optimize project economics and business cases to ensure financial viability and strategic alignment.

Cross-functional Collaboration: Partner closely with engineering, legal, procurement, and construction teams to move projects forward through the pipeline.

Qualifications

To ensure a smooth integration into our team, we are looking for candidates who bring:

Academic Background: A Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Economics, Business Administration, Environmental Sciences, or Law. Please note that other academic profiles with relevant experience in renewable energy development will also be highly considered.

Experience: Relevant experience in managing renewable energy projects in Spain, specifically wind energy.

Language Skills: Fluency in Spanish (essential for local stakeholder management and permitting) and professional working proficiency in English (written and spoken).

Competencies

You possess solid project management and organizational skills with a "finisher" mindset.

You have solid experience in environmental permitting processes and regulations in Spain.

You bring demonstrated skill in contracting, including land agreements and service contracts, as well as stakeholder management.

You have familiarity with project economics and financial feasibility analysis.

You demonstrate effective communication and negotiation skills, with a collaborative, team-oriented approach.

What We Offer

Vestas Development offers the opportunity to contribute meaningfully to the future of renewable energy. By joining us, you will:

Accelerate the Energy Transition: Play a central role in developing utility-scale wind projects from scratch to Ready-to-Build (RTB).

Gain Complete Exposure: Experience the entire development lifecycle within complex, multi-year projects.

Thrive in a Collaborative Culture: Work within a highly motivated, supportive, and international team that values open communication and personal growth.

Develop Professionally: Benefit from great opportunities for learning, career advancement, and skill development in a global leading company.

About Vestas

At Vestas, we live our core values: Accountability, Collaboration, Simplicity, and Passion. We believe that diversity makes us more effective and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where all employees can thrive.

Are you ready to build the future with us? Apply today!

Our commitment to a fair hiring.

At Vestas, we evaluate all candidates solely based on their professional experience, education, and relevant skills. To support a fair recruitment process, we kindly ask that you remove any photos, dates of birth or graduation, gender pronouns, marital status, or other personal information not relevant to the role before submitting your CV/resume. Your CV/resume should focus on your professional and educational background, along with the necessary contact details (email and phone number). We train our hiring teams in inclusive evaluation and regularly review process outcomes to ensure fairness.

DEIB Statement

 
At Vestas, we recognize the value of diversity, equity, and inclusion in driving innovation and success. We strongly encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply, particularly those who may hesitate due to their identity or feel they do not meet every criterion. As our CEO states, "Expertise and talent come in many forms, and a diverse workforce enhances our ability to think differently and solve the complex challenges of our industry". Your unique perspective is what will help us powering the solution for a sustainable, green energy future.

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About Vestas

 
Vestas is the energy industry’s global partner on sustainable energy solutions. We are specialised in designing, manufacturing, installing, and servicing wind turbines, both onshore and offshore. 
Across the globe, we have installed more wind power than anyone else. We consider ourselves pioneers within the industry, as we continuously aim to design new solutions and technologies to create a more sustainable future for all of us. With more than 200 GW of wind power installed worldwide and 40+ years of experience in wind energy, we have an unmatched track record demonstrating our expertise within the field. 
With 39,000 employees globally, we are a diverse team united by a common goal: to power the solution – today, tomorrow, and far into the future. 
Vestas promotes a diverse workforce which embraces all social identities and is free of any discrimination. We commit to create and sustain an environment that acknowledges and harvests different experiences, skills, and perspectives. We also aim to give everyone equal access to opportunity. 
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