Project Development Manager

Astraea

Astraea

Administration

Lisbon, Portugal

Posted on May 2, 2026

Lisbon, Portugal | Project Development Manager

We are partnering with a strong Independent Power Producer (IPP) with an international pipeline around 4GW throughout. As part of their continued expansion, they are looking for a Project Development Manager to join their Lisbon-based team.

The Role

You will play a key role in delivering renewable energy projects through the full development lifecycle up to Ready-to-Build (RTB). Once projects reach RTB, they are handed over to the technical and operations teams.

Key Responsibilities

  • Management of a portfolio of greenfield projects through to Ready-to-Build (RTB)
  • Coordination and interface with local designers, development teams, and technical stakeholders
  • Collaboration with external land scouts, including support in closing agreements with landowners and maintaining ongoing relationships
  • Oversight of project documentation, reporting, and land contract management
  • Conducting technical assessments of projects and sites (using QGIS and AutoCAD)
  • Origination activities, including constraint analysis and preliminary due diligence
  • Support and management of permitting processes (AU, PAS, VIA) for medium- and high-voltage projects
  • Proactive role in identifying opportunities, monitoring project progress, and resolving operational issues

What We’re Looking For

  • Up to 5 years of experience in project development
  • Strong background in PV projects
  • Design engineering experience is a significant advantage
  • Highly focused, motivated, and ambitious
  • Strong alignment with a professional, high-performance culture

🌟 Why Join?

  • Be part of a high-growth renewable energy platform
  • Work within a collaborative and professional team culture
  • Gain exposure to a large-scale international project pipeline
  • Clear opportunity for career progression and development