Chef de Project Prospection – Paris, France

Published on 16 July 2025

Opdenergy is a growing independent renewable energy producer (IPP), with presence in Europe, the United States, and Latin America, and with more than 19 years of experience.
The company develops, builds, finances, manages, and operates high-quality renewable energy projects in several countries, with a portfolio of 2.6 GW (of which 1.3 GW are operational and more than 1.3 GW are under construction or ready to build). The total portfolio under development exceeds 18 GW.

Opdenergy is looking for a Greenfield Project Manager to join our team in France.

Key Responsibilities

As part of our development strategy in France, you will identify and secure sites and opportunities for the development of ground-mounted photovoltaic projects:

  • Active monitoring of development opportunities throughout the French territory

  • Identification and validation of areas with high development potential

  • Building, developing, and maintaining a network of key stakeholders (partners, local authorities, collaborators…)

  • Carrying out, together with technical teams, technical and regulatory feasibility studies; analysis of constraints and risks

  • Negotiation and signing of land lease agreements and commercial contracts

  • Preparing responses to calls for projects

  • Auditing project files in the acquisition phase

  • Regular and proactive reporting to management

  • Participation in the continuous improvement of internal tools and processes to ensure the proper development of activities in France

Requirements

F/M/X – University degree at Master’s level (business school, land planning, urban planning or rural law), with at least 3 years of experience in land acquisition in the renewable energy, environmental or quarry sectors.

What will make the difference:

A passion for fieldwork, good knowledge of the agricultural world, autonomy, initiative, strong negotiation skills, and a positive attitude are key to turning opportunities into concrete projects within a growing structure.

What do we offer?

  • Permanent contract – management-level position, attractive remuneration (fixed + bonus)

  • Possibility of remote work / hybrid model

  • Integration into a dynamic team with a start-up spirit and close collaboration across departments

We are an equal opportunity employer. All applications will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

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