As Head of Wind Development, you’ll lead a talented team of project development professionals and play a key role in shaping the companies renewable strategy. From securing land and managing permits to steering complex stakeholder relationships, you’ll turn ideas into impactful, sustainable projects that power a greener tomorrow.
⚡ What you’ll do
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Build, lead, and empower a team of wind project development experts.
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Drive strategic alignment across the full wind project lifecycle – from concept to commissioning.
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Oversee project identification, land acquisition, planning, and permitting processes.
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Ensure compliance with legal, regulatory, and internal standards.
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Collaborate with internal teams and external partners – landowners, municipalities, and authorities.
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Support contract negotiations and land securing with the acquisition team.
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Monitor project progress and adjust strategies to achieve key milestones and goals.
What you bring
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A degree in geography, urban planning, engineering, business, or a related field – or equivalent vocational training with relevant experience.
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Proven track record in renewable energy, ideally wind development.
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Leadership experience and a passion for motivating and developing teams.
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Strong organizational, negotiation, and project management skills.
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Excellent communication in German and good command of English.
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A proactive, resilient, and entrepreneurial mindset with a collaborative spirit.
Darwin Recruitment is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
Kilian Skinnader