Description
Summary:
Seeking a Senior Project Development Manager to lead feasibility studies and early-stage development for a pyrolysis and biochar project in Andalusia, preparing it for investment readiness.
Highlights:
1. Lead feasibility studies for a pioneering pyrolysis and biochar project.
2. Drive early-stage project development and site selection in Andalusia.
3. Report directly to shareholders, making key go/no-go recommendations.
We are at an early development stage of a pyrolysis and biochar project in Andalusia.
The scope of this role is strictly limited to **feasibility and project development**.
Construction and plant operations will be handled in a later, separate phase.
The Senior Project Development Manager will be responsible for preparing the project for investment readiness.
Key Responsibilities
**Feasibility \& Concept**
* Prepare and manage a full feasibility study (technical, economic, regulatory)
* Assess feedstock availability, logistics, and scalability
* Preliminary CAPEX / OPEX modeling and risk analysis
**Location \& Land**
* Define site selection criteria for a pyrolysis facility
* Identify suitable locations within Andalusia
* Lead land search, evaluation, and due diligence
* Support land acquisition or long\-term lease negotiations
**Project Development**
* Coordinate preliminary engineering and process concept
* Initiate environmental and regulatory pathway (Spain / Andalusia)
* Engage local authorities, advisors, and consultants
* Prepare the project structure for permitting and later execution
**Governance**
* Deliver clear go / no\-go recommendations after feasibility
* Report directly to the shareholder / sponsor
*Out of Scope (explicit)*
* *Construction management*
* *EPC contracting*
* *Plant operations or staffing*
* *Day\-to\-day plant management*
**Requirements**
* Proven experience with feasibility studies and early\-stage development
* Knowledge of pyrolysis, biochar, biomass, or waste\-to\-energy is a strong advantage
* Experience with land acquisition or industrial site development
* Understanding of Spanish / EU environmental permitting frameworks
* Fluent Spanish required; English strongly preferred
* Ability to work independently and deliver structured outputs
Engagement Model
* Full\-time or contract\-based (preferred)
* Defined milestones and deliverables
* Potential continuation into later project phases depending on results
Tipo de puesto: Jornada completa
Sueldo: A partir de 2\.500,00€ al mes
Beneficios:
* Descuento en carburantes
* Jornada intensiva los viernes
* Opción a contrato indefinido
Ubicación del trabajo: Empleo presencial