What functions will you perform?
Xiliun Biogas is currently looking for a Project Developer to strengthen our Polish team based in Warsaw. In this role, you will be responsible for the development of biomethane projects, including technical, environmental, and economic analyses, administrative processes, and preparing investments for implementation and connection to the gas grid.Key Responsibilities
- Lead the identification and development of biomethane projects, including: evaluation of potential sites, assessment of gas grid connection capacity, preliminary technical, environmental, and economic analyses.
- Coordinate and manage preparatory work during the preliminary analysis and feasibility study phases, including: development and evaluation of technical concepts, definition and validation of key design assumptions.
- Support the process of obtaining administrative decisions, permits, and approvals required for project implementation, including construction and gas grid connection permits.
- Analyze and develop the project portfolio (pipeline), including participation in due diligence processes and evaluation of the investment attractiveness of projects.
- Develop and update project schedules and budgets during the development phase, while monitoring key milestones and deliverables.
- Collaborate with technical teams on the preparation of project documentation and engineering concepts for biomethane plants under development.
- Analyze substrate availability, including assessment of feedstock potential and supply chain logistics.
- Identify and assess project risks and opportunities during the development phase, particularly in regulatory, environmental, technical, and economic areas.
Your profile
Education- University degree in engineering, environmental sciences, spatial planning, or a related field.
- Preferred: specialization in renewable energy, biogas/biomethane, waste management, environmental permitting, or project management.
- Minimum of 2 years of experience in a similar position.
- Good understanding of administrative procedures, enabling effective review of project documentation and identification of areas requiring clarification or correction.
- Knowledge of environmental impact assessment tools and methodologies.
- Familiarity with environmental regulations as well as safety and compliance standards.
- Technical understanding of biogas and biomethane plant operations and technologies.
- Knowledge of substrates used in biogas/biomethane production, including their availability, logistics, and quality parameters.
- Good command of English, enabling work with technical documentation and collaboration in an international environment.
- Strong communication and negotiation skills.
- Team-oriented mindset with the ability to collaborate effectively across multidisciplinary teams.
- Ability to work efficiently under time pressure and manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
- Proactive approach and ability to work independently.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Why us?
- Opportunity to join a fast-growing international company
- Being part of a fully supportive, collaborative and dynamic team
- Hybrid working model supporting your work-life balance
- Continuous challenges & great opportunities contributing to your professional development and next career step in the renewable energy sector