Junior Business Developer – PV & BESS Projects

About the role

You will play a key role in developing and delivering photovoltaic (PV) and battery energy storage system (BESS) projects for a fast‑growing renewable energy developer in Belgium. The position covers the full project lifecycle, from lead qualification to handover to operations, with a strong focus on business development and contract negotiation.

Key responsibilities

• Identify, qualify and originate new PV and BESS opportunities, preparing tailored offers.
• Structure and negotiate core project agreements such as PPAs, EPC contracts, O&M agreements and land rights.
• Define technical scope (design, capacity, technology) and coordinate technical solution preparation.
• Build and manage business plans, including CAPEX, OPEX and revenue assumptions, and present investment cases.
• Lead permitting processes and coordinate with authorities, DSO/TSO for grid connections.
• Manage project planning, milestones, risks and reporting throughout development.
• Coordinate internal teams (sales, engineering, management) and external stakeholders (contractors, advisors, investors).
• Prepare transition to construction, ensuring full handover of documentation, contracts and permits.
• Support execution by monitoring progress, budget, quality and safety with EPC contractors.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, Economics, Law or equivalent experience.
• 2‑3 years of experience in renewable energy project development (PV/BESS, B2B) in Belgium.
• Strong knowledge of contractual frameworks (PPA, EPC, O&M, land agreements) and energy markets.
• Understanding of permitting, grid connection procedures and stakeholder management in Belgium.
• Experience in financial modeling and business case development (CAPEX/OPEX).
• Excellent project management and negotiation skills.
• Fluent in French or Dutch.

Required skills

• Financial modeling
• Business case development
• Project management
• Contract negotiation (PPA, EPC, O&M)
• Permitting processes
• Grid connection procedures
• Fluent French
• Fluent Dutch

What we offer

• Key position in a growing company at the heart of the energy transition.
• High autonomy with impactful and diverse projects.
• Close collaboration with senior management and decision‑makers.
• Dynamic, entrepreneurial work environment.
• Competitive salary package with extra‑legal benefits.
• Hybrid work model with up to 2 days remote per week.