Project Development Manager

As a member of the Business Marketing Department, you will be responsible for the development of new projects and greenfield projects in Europe, with a primary focus on Belgium.

Main Responsibilities:

Opportunity Identification and Acquisition

• Identify new investment and project opportunities;
• Establish and develop relationships with local governments, local partners, and upstream and downstream stakeholders across the industrial value chain to secure project opportunities;
• Conduct preliminary feasibility studies and technical analyses for greenfield projects.

Investment Project Initiation and Validation

• Prepare investment project application documents and coordinate with relevant departments to advance project initiation and approval;
• Address issues raised during internal reviews, complete the preparation of project initiation/validation reports, and facilitate their approval.

Feasibility Study and Decision-Making Preparation

• Coordinate relevant departments to carry out feasibility studies, risk assessments, environmental impact assessments, tendering processes, and negotiations with various stakeholders;
• Be responsible for obtaining government approvals and permits, conducting environmental due diligence, and completing appraisal filings;
• Organize and advance other related work in accordance with local greenfield project development procedures.

Investment Decision

• Prepare investment decision application documents and complete the investment approval process in accordance with established procedures;
• Coordinate with relevant Group departments to clarify and resolve key issues involved in the decision-making process;
• For greenfield development projects, take responsibility for overall project construction planning and management following the investment decision;
• Oversee and manage the project during the construction phase;
• Participate in the operation and maintenance management of the project during the operational phase.

Profile

• Fluent in English and French;
• Master’s degree;
• Excellent verbal communication skills;
• Strong team spirit, proactive mindset, and the ability to communicate effectively with local and institutional partners;
• Familiarity with Belgian local laws and tax policies;
• Relevant experience in the renewable energy sector;
• Ideally based in the Mons area;

All positions are open to individuals with disabilities.