Junior Business Developer - PV / BESS Projects

For our client, a fast-growing renewable energy developer active in the development, financing, and implementation of B2B photovoltaic (PV) and battery energy storage (BESS) projects across Belgium, Green Recruitment is looking for a:

Junior Business Developer – PV / BESS Projects

Job Description

• You play a key role in the development and delivery of PV and BESS projects, from lead qualification to handover to operations.
• You actively originate and qualify opportunities, preparing tailored offers and supporting contract negotiations with clients and partners.
• You structure and negotiate key project agreements, including PPAs, EPC contracts, O&M agreements, and land rights (leases, easements, etc.).
• You define the technical scope of projects (design, capacity, technology) and coordinate the preparation of technical solutions.
• You build and manage business plans, including CAPEX, OPEX, and revenue assumptions, and present investment cases internally.
• You lead permitting processes, coordinating with authorities and grid operators (DSO/TSO) to secure all required approvals.
• You manage project planning, milestones, risks, and reporting throughout the development phase.
• You coordinate internal teams (sales, engineering, management) and external stakeholders (contractors, advisors, investors).
• You prepare the transition to construction, ensuring full handover of documentation, contracts, and permits.
• You support project execution by monitoring progress, budget, planning, quality, and safety in collaboration with EPC contractors.
• You ensure proper administrative follow-up, documentation, and project closure.

Your profile

• You hold a Bachelor or Master’s degree in Engineering, Economics, Law, or equivalent by experience.
• You have at least 2-3 years of experience in (renewable) energy related project development (PV/BESS, B2B) in Belgium.
• You have strong knowledge of contractual frameworks (PPA, EPC, O&M, land agreements) and energy markets.
• You understand permitting processes, grid connection procedures, and stakeholder management in Belgium.
• You are experienced in financial modeling and business case development (CAPEX/OPEX).
• You have strong project management skills and can coordinate multiple stakeholders and projects simultaneously.
• You are autonomous, structured, and solution-oriented, with strong negotiation skills.
• You are fluent in French or Dutch;

Offer

• A key position in a growing company at the heart of the energy transition.
• A high level of autonomy with impactful and diverse projects.
• Close collaboration with senior management and decision-makers.
• A dynamic and entrepreneurial work environment.
• A competitive salary package with extra-legal benefits.
• 2 days homeworking/week possible

Interested?

Send your CV to joris@green-recruitment.eu or contact Joris Leemans +32 485/049.064