Renewable Energy Investment Manager | Real Estate

About this position

We are looking for an ambitious and commercially minded Renewable Energy Investment Manager to drive the energy transition across our European real estate portfolio. In this role, you will lead the development, evaluation, execution, and optimization of renewable energy investments, including solar PV, battery energy storage systems (BESS), EV charging infrastructure, and other innovative energy solutions.

You will combine technical, financial, and commercial expertise to identify value-creating opportunities that improve asset performance, reduce carbon emissions, and deliver attractive investment returns. Working closely with Asset Management, Development, Finance, Sustainability, and external partners, you will play a key role in achieving our long-term ESG and investment objectives.

Renewable Energy Strategy

• Develop and implement renewable energy strategies across the European real estate portfolio.
• Identify opportunities for on-site renewable generation, energy storage, smart energy management, and e-mobility solutions.
• Monitor market developments, regulatory changes, and emerging technologies to identify new business opportunities.

Investment & Financial Analysis

• Lead technical and financial feasibility studies for renewable energy investments.
• Develop robust financial models, investment cases, and business plans.
• Prepare investment recommendations and present opportunities to senior management and investment committees.
• Support acquisitions by evaluating renewable energy potential during due diligence.

Project Development

• Manage the development and implementation of renewable energy projects from concept through commissioning.
• Coordinate internal stakeholders, consultants, contractors, utilities, and technology providers.
• Ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and in accordance with technical and commercial objectives.

Asset Performance & Operations

• Monitor operational performance of renewable energy assets.
• Manage Operations & Maintenance (O&M) providers and optimize asset performance to maximize energy production and financial returns.
• Analyse operational data and implement continuous performance improvements

Financial & Portfolio Management

• Monitor budgets, forecasts, cash flows, and financial performance of renewable energy assets.
• Track investment performance against business cases and financial targets.
• Identify opportunities to optimize returns across the portfolio.

Risk, Compliance & Reporting

• Identify and mitigate technical, operational, regulatory, environmental, and financial risks.
• Ensure compliance with applicable legislation, permitting requirements, and industry standards.
• Prepare regular performance reports for management, investors, and other stakeholders.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering, Renewable Energy, Finance, Real Estate, Economics, or a related discipline.
• 5+ years of relevant experience in renewable energy, infrastructure, real estate, project development, or investment management.
• Experience with solar PV, battery storage, EV charging infrastructure, or distributed energy systems.
• Strong financial modelling and investment analysis skills.
• Experience managing multidisciplinary projects and external stakeholders.
• Knowledge of European renewable energy markets and regulatory frameworks is an advantage.
• Excellent analytical, commercial, and problem-solving abilities.
• Fluent in English; additional European languages are considered a plus.

Key Competencies

• Commercially driven with a strong investment mindset.
• Passion for renewable energy and sustainability.
• Strong project management and organisational skills.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to influence stakeholders at all organisational levels.
• Hands-on, proactive, and results-oriented.
• Strong analytical and strategic thinking capabilities.
• High level of integrity, ownership, and accountability.
• Collaborative team player with the ability to work across international and multidisciplinary teams.

What We Offer

• The opportunity to shape the renewable energy strategy of a leading European real estate portfolio.
• A dynamic international working environment with ambitious sustainability goals.
• Exposure to high-impact investment and development projects.
• A collaborative culture that values innovation, entrepreneurship, and continuous learning.
• Competitive salary and benefits package with opportunities for professional growth and career development.

Reageren

Solid Recruitment is exclusively responsible for recruiting candidates for this position on behalf of our client. Solid Recruitment is the leading recruitment and selection firm operating in the real estate sector. We specialize in placing real estate professionals with degrees, particularly at the higher vocational education (HBO) and academic levels.

Please address your application to Robbert Jan Meerman from Solid Recruitment (meerman@solid-recruitment.nl). If you have any questions or would like further clarification, please contact Robbert Jan (by phone) at 06-43038330.