Site Acquisition Manager

Who we are

BYD Group is a leading high-tech multinational based in Shenzhen China. Operating across four core industries ; IT automotive new energy and rail transit ; As of today BYD employs nearly one million people worldwide.

At BYD Iberia we are redefining the future of mobility. As part of the worlds leading New Energy Vehicle company we are committed to building a sustainable zero-emission future where technology and nature coexist in harmony.

Your Mission

The Site Acquisition Manager is responsible for identifying securing and progressing strategic locations for the deployment of BYDs Flash Charging network within the assigned country or cluster with a primary focus on greenfield site development and the acquisition or retrofit of existing EV charging locations.

The role owns the end-to-end local site acquisition process from market scouting and feasibility assessment through commercial alignment permitting coordination and readiness for deployment. This includes identifying high-potential standalone sites mobility hubs retail destinations highway corridors and existing charging stations that can be upgraded or converted to BYD Flash Charging standards.

The Site Acquisition Manager acts as the primary local interface with landowners property developers utilities municipalities infrastructure owners and existing charging site operators where retrofit opportunities exist. The role ensures that acquired sites are scalable strategically positioned and aligned with BYDs long-term network expansion objectives.

The role works in close coordination with the Legal & Commercial team which provides contractual frameworks negotiation support and commercial governance. While the Legal & Commercial team owns contract structure pricing guardrails and risk management the Site Acquisition Manager owns local execution stakeholder management and deal progression.

A strong understanding of EV charging infrastructure grid constraints site redevelopment and operational scalability is essential to avoid long-term limitations on construction operations or future expansion.

What Youll Be Doing

• 1. Site Identification & Pipeline Development

  Identify and proactively source suitable locations for Flash Charging deployment including:

  Highway and transit corridors

  Greenfield infrastructure opportunities

  Retail and commercial destinations

  Urban and mixed-use developments

  Public and semi-public land

  Existing EV charging stations suitable for retrofit upgrade acquisition or long-term lease

  Build and maintain a robust local pipeline of strategic sites aligned with BYDs long-term network rollout priorities.

  Actively identify opportunities to:

  Acquire existing charging locations

  Retrofit underperforming charging infrastructure

  Upgrade legacy fast charging sites into Flash Charging hubs

  Consolidate strategic charging positions in key mobility corridors

  Conduct initial site screening covering:

  Accessibility and traffic flow

  Site footprint and future scalability

  Grid availability and upgrade complexity

  Permitting risks

  Construction feasibility

  Long-term operational suitability

  Coordinate early feasibility checks with Deployment Energy Product and Technical teams to eliminate non-viable opportunities early in the process.

  2. Strategic Site Acquisition & Retrofit Projects

  Lead the identification and progression of strategic site acquisition opportunities including:

  Greenfield developments

  Long-term land lease agreements

  Acquisition of existing charging station locations

  Retrofit and modernization opportunities for legacy EV charging infrastructure

  Evaluate existing charging locations for:

  Grid capacity suitability

  Expansion potential

  Accessibility and traffic performance

  Operational limitations

  Redevelopment feasibility into Flash Charging hubs

  Coordinate technical and commercial assessments required to support investment decisions and site prioritization.

  Work closely with internal stakeholders to structure scalable deployment opportunities that align with BYDs long-term ownership and operational strategy.

  Escalate complex commercial structures acquisition risks or multi-party negotiations to the Legal & Commercial team where required.

  3. Local Stakeholder Management

  Act as the primary local interface with:

  Landowners and site hosts

  Commercial real estate owners and developers

  Existing charging site operators

  Municipalities and public authorities

  Utilities and grid operators

  Infrastructure and mobility partners

  Build trusted relationships to facilitate site acquisition permitting redevelopment and long-term cooperation.

  Represent BYDs long-term infrastructure investment strategy and network vision to external stakeholders and authorities.

  4. Commercial Coordination & Deal Progression

  Lead local commercial discussions within predefined pricing and commercial guardrails including those involving CPOs.

  Prepare site-specific proposals summaries and internal approval packages.

  Work closely with the Legal & Commercial team to:

  Apply standard contract templates

  Escalate deviations and risks

  Support complex or multi-party negotiations

  Ensure all commercial terms remain aligned with approved frameworks before contract finalization.

  5. Permitting & Pre-Deployment Readiness

  Coordinate permitting processes and local approvals in collaboration with authorities consultants and CPO partners where applicable.

  Identify and mitigate permitting access or zoning risks early.

  Ensure sites are contractually and practically ready for handover to the Deployment team.

  Act as the local owner of site readiness until Notice-to-Proceed.

  6. Cross-Functional Coordination

  Act as the bridge between local stakeholders and internal teams including:

  Site Acquisition & Partnerships

  Deployment

  Service & Maintenance

  Finance and Legal

  CPO commercial and operational teams

  Ensure that site-specific constraints commitments and risks are clearly communicated and documented.

  Support smooth transition from acquisition to deployment without contractual or operational blockers.

What You Bring

5 years of experience in site acquisition real estate development infrastructure expansion or EV charging deployment

Strong experience in greenfield infrastructure development and/or acquisition of operational infrastructure assets

Experience evaluating or developing EV charging sites is strongly preferred

Proven experience negotiating with landowners municipalities utilities infrastructure owners or commercial real estate stakeholders

Understanding of permitting processes grid connection constraints and infrastructure redevelopment

Commercially minded with the ability to balance rapid expansion and long-term asset value

Comfortable operating within standardized commercial and contractual frameworks

Ability to operate autonomously within a fast-moving matrix organization

Fluency in English and local language(s)

Willingness to travel within the assigned country or cluster

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Why Join Us

• Be part of a fast-growing innovative global automotive company.

• Work closely with top leadership influencing strategic projects and initiatives.

• Collaborate in a dynamic multicultural environment that values proactivity creativity and excellence.

• Opportunity to develop professionally and grow within a leading organization in the electric mobility sector.

Our Purpose is to build a zero-emission future that reconnects humanity with nature and a World of clean air. We are looking for talent that connects with this mission and want to create positive impact by joining a diverse and dynamic team