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Senior Project Lead – Renewable Energy M&A & Due Diligence (EMEA)

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Europe - SpainPermanent
Job Reference: 10652

Role Overview
We are representing a leading international technical advisory and independent engineering consultancy is seeking a Senior Project Lead to join its Renewable Energy Due Diligence team.

The role focuses on leading and delivering complex M&A, financing, and transaction-related technical due diligence across solar PV, battery storage, and onshore wind projects throughout the EMEA region.

This is a senior, client-facing position with responsibility for end-to-end project leadership, proposal development, and relationship management, working closely with investors, lenders, developers, and internal multidisciplinary teams.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead and execute technical due diligence (TDD) assignments supporting renewable energy financing, acquisitions, and divestments

  • Manage multi-technology portfolios across solar PV, BESS, and onshore wind

  • Perform and oversee site assessments, technology reviews, design evaluations, contract analysis, and financial model reviews

  • Produce high-quality, comprehensive TDD and technical advisory reports, integrating inputs from engineering, environmental, and financial specialists

  • Conduct and lead site visits, assessing progress against technical specifications, budgets, and schedules

  • Prepare and manage project proposals, including scope definition, resourcing, budgets, and timelines

  • Act as the primary client interface, leading meetings, building trusted relationships, and delivering tailored advisory solutions

  • Coordinate internal and external stakeholders to ensure projects are delivered on time and to high quality standards

  • Support team development and growth, mentoring junior staff and embedding best practices

  • Identify and manage project risks, proposing practical mitigation strategies

  • Contribute to broader business development and strategic initiatives within the advisory platform


Candidate Profile

  • 8–10+ years’ experience across renewable energy project management, due diligence, development, construction, operations, and/or M&A

  • Proven track record delivering utility-scale renewable projects

  • Strong technical understanding of solar PV, onshore wind, and BESS, including Balance of Plant (BoP), performance metrics, and key technical risks

  • Experience reviewing contracts, designs, and financial models as part of transaction processes

  • Deep understanding of regional renewable energy markets and stakeholder landscapes

  • Confident, resilient leader capable of managing multiple complex projects under tight deadlines

  • Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with experience engaging at senior and investor level

  • Risk-aware, solution-oriented mindset with the ability to anticipate and manage challenges

  • Relevant degree in engineering, construction, environmental studies, operations, finance, commercial or legal disciplines; postgraduate renewable energy qualification advantageous

  • Fluent English Required

  • Additional European languages (e.g. Spanish, Italian, Polish)

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