Senior Project Manager ENR (Pré Construction)

Lead the structuring and pre-construction phase of renewable energy projects or project portfolios (solar wind BESS etc.) in France and abroad from PPA securing through to Financial Close and FID (Final Investment Decision).

Ensure and guarantee technical contractual financial and organizational coordination in line with the Groups objectives for performance quality and profitability.

1. Project Management

• Lead the structuring and pre-construction phase of complex projects (e.g. photovoltaic plants >50 MW multi-site wind farms hybrid systems with storage).
• Define and orchestrate key milestones leading to the investment decision (FID) or potential project exit based on value and risk assessment.
• Supervise the preparation and validation of key deliverables: PPA financial modelling due diligence insurance contracts.
• Ensure adherence to cost schedule quality and risk objectives and compliance with internal standards.
• Manage a smooth handover to the execution/construction teams at the end of the structuring phase.

2. Team Leadership and Project Governance

• Lead and unite multidisciplinary teams (finance technical legal development HSE).
• Implement Group processes tools and standards and propose continuous improvement initiatives.
• Conduct project governance meetings: steering committees weekly reviews and presentations to decision-making bodies.
• Supervise train and mentor junior local or regional project managers fostering knowledge sharing mentoring and lessons learned (REX) sessions.
• Contribute to the collective capability building of the organization.

3. Technical and Contractual Coordination

• Support the selection and negotiation of key contracts: EPC O&M PPA TSA LLA MSA and other supply agreements.
• Coordinate technical and contractual due diligence with internal and external stakeholders.
• Structure the insurance package in compliance with internal standards and lenders requirements.

4. Financial Optimization and Performance Monitoring

• Support and validate economic assumptions (CAPEX OPEX yield availability rate) in line with project objectives.
• Contribute to the development and validation of business plans and financial models.
• Produce regular performance reports including the risk and opportunity register financial KPIs and project dashboards.
• Formalize and monitor key decisions contract amendments and action plans.

5. Development and Strategy Support

• Support development and M&A teams during bidding acquisition or strategic partnership phases.
• Assess the technical and economic feasibility of early-stage projects and issue investment recommendations.
• Identify industrial optimization levels and cross-project synergies within the portfolio.
• Contribute to technological and regulatory intelligence in target markets.

Qualifications :

Education & Experience

• Masters degree in Engineering or equivalent (Bac5).
• 10 years experience in industrial project management including at least 5 years in renewable energy.
• Proven mastery of EPC O&M and FIDIC contracts and deep understanding of the technical contractual and financial challenges across all project phases particularly during structuring

Technical Skills

• Strong understanding of technical aspects (HV/LV electrical systems civil works grid connection).
• Good knowledge of project finance processes and risk management.
• Proficiency with project management tools (MS Project Primavera or equivalent).
• Strong awareness of HSE quality and compliance standards.

Behavioral Skills

• Demonstrated leadership rigor and strategic and organizational mindset.
• Strong ability to negotiate unite and work collaboratively across teams.
• Analytical thinking autonomy proactivity flexibility and resilience.
• Ability to work effectively in an international and multicultural environment.

Languages

• Fluent in French and English (spoken and written).
• An additional language is an asset.

Additional Information :

Key elements:

• Location: Akuo headquarters at 140 avenue des Champs-Elysées 75008 Paris
• Type of contract: permanent
• The position is open to remote work up to 2 days per week 10 floating days per year (i.e. 100 days per year).

Other benefits:

• Gymlib
• Holiday bonus gift vouchers
• Profit-sharing
• Lunch allowance (10 x 19 per month) 60% reimbursed
• Public transport paid at 75% of the current rate or sustainable mobility package
• Pleasant premises with landscaped terraces and gym.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time