Project Development Manager

About the Company

ACCIONA Energía is the biggest 100% renewable energy company with no fossil legacy in the world. With more than 30 years of experience and operations in 20 countries on five continents, ACCIONA Energía offers a wide portfolio of tailored energy solutions so that its corporate and institutional clients can meet their decarbonisation goals. This includes the development, engineering, construction, operation and maintenance of renewable power plants - mainly wind and photovoltaic technologies -, energy sales and management and marketing, energy services, self-consumption, electric mobility and new technologies such as storage and green hydrogen. ACCIONA Energía is governed by the most demanding environmental, social and corporate governance (ESG) criteria.

In Southeast Asia, we’re growing fast. Present in the Philippines, Thailand, and Vietnam, and currently adding a strong pipeline of wind and solar projects, the region is a key priority for us.

About the Role

The Project Development Manager will collaborate to drive the development of renewable energy projects in Thailand from early-stage identification through to financial close. The primary mission is to ensure and oversee that all project development activities — including land acquisition, permitting, stakeholder management, and financial evaluation — are executed effectively, in line with Acciona’s standards and Thailand’s renewable energy regulations. The position reports to the Head of Business Development Thailand and COO Southeast Asia and is based in the Bangkok office.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and support project development activities to ensure compliance with internal policies and external regulations.
• Coordinate and drive collaboration with internal and external stakeholders to deliver project documentation, permits, and technical studies.
• Oversee Site Coordinators in land acquisition, surveys, and stakeholder engagement.
• Track and control project progress, timelines, and budgets from origination through to construction readiness.
• Review land-related agreements and documentation to ensure alignment with project design and strategy.
• Represent the company and participate in consultations and meetings with landowners, local communities, and government authorities.
• Support engagement to strengthen relationships with regulatory bodies and ministries to secure project approvals and align with policy requirements.
• Lead financial and risk analyses to support feasibility assessments and investment decisions.
• Develop and present business cases, project proposals, and annual planning inputs.
• Provide strategic insights and recommendations to support business growth and portfolio diversification.
• Lead coordination with engineering, legal, environmental, and permitting teams to ensure alignment and compliance across all project phases.
• Oversee and ensure smooth project handover to construction upon completion of development milestones.
• Prepare and deliver high-quality reports, presentations, and briefings for top management and other stakeholders.
• Conduct site visits and due diligence activities as required.

Qualifications

• Experience in the Energy sector of at least 5 years.
• Experience in business development and project management of at least 10 years.
• Experience working in a multinational company.
• Fluent in Thai, English and Spanish.
• Open to frequent travel to project/development sites in Thailand.