New Projects Developer (M/F/X)

Location
Position based in Lyon or Dijon.

Are you passionate about the development of renewable energies and do you know the economic and territorial fabric of Eastern France well? Join Novar and become a key player in the energy transition!

As a New Projects Developer, you will be on the front line to identify and secure new solar and/or storage sites in the AURA and Burgundy regions, while building strong relationships with local stakeholders (communities, landowners, businesses, partners). Thanks to your sense of the field and your ability to bring people together, you will actively participate in the development of projects that make sense for the territory and its inhabitants.

Your missions

· Actively monitor market opportunities (calls for projects, calls for tenders) in your territory.

· Build and maintain a strong local network, including partners, communities, and business introducers.

· Identify new potential sites thanks to your network, mapping tools, and field actions.

· Carry out the techno-economic analysis of sites, integrating constraints and risks.

· Approach landowners, farmers, communities, and C&I clients to present Novar and its solutions.

· Prepare and submit responses to calls for projects.

· Negotiate and contract land and commercial agreements.

· Monitor opportunities until their realization and their transition to the development phase.

· Contribute to the continuous improvement of internal tools, processes, and knowledge related to territorial development.

Your profile

· Bac+5 education: business school, master's degree in spatial planning, urban planning, or rural law.

· 3 to 5 years of experience in a similar role (land prospecting, renewable energy development, or spatial planning).

· Excellent relational and negotiation skills.

· Strong taste for fieldwork and direct contact with local stakeholders.

· Analytical mind, rigor, and autonomy in project management.

· Motivation to evolve in a promising and rapidly transforming sector.

What NOVAR offers you

At Novar, we don't just offer you a job – we invite you to join a true adventure. You will work in an entrepreneurial and innovative environment where energy is at the heart of everything – in the literal and figurative sense. Alongside passionate professionals, you will concretely contribute to the implementation of sustainable energy systems. And what does this bring you?

💰 An attractive salary, between €48,060 and €62,383, depending on your experience and background.
🎁 A performance-based bonus system.
🌴 A vacation bonus.
🩺 Family health insurance funded at 50%
🚗 A company car.
🏠 A flexible and hybrid work model – from our modern offices or comfortably from home.
📚 Professional development opportunities in the field of Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS).
🏆 An annual group trip with the entire Novar group, an unforgettable experience – work hard and celebrate together.

About Novar – We are shaping Europe's energy future

At Novar, we believe that the future of energy is green – and we are making it happen. Since our establishment in 2014 in the Netherlands, we have become a major player in the development and operation of large-scale renewable energy facilities. With over 150 committed employees and 800 MWc of installed capacity, we are accelerating the energy transition at full speed.

What started with ground-mounted solar farms has grown into a comprehensive energy company. Today, we develop and supply solar energy, battery storage, solar thermal, hydrogen, smart grids, and much more. We cover the entire value chain – from development and construction to energy management and innovation.

Since 2024, we have been expanding our activities beyond our home market, with a presence in Sweden, Germany, and France. Our goal is ambitious: to develop 4 gigawatts of green energy systems by 2030. At Novar, you will join a growing international team driven by the desire to make a difference. We are not just building energy projects – we are shaping the energy systems of tomorrow.

Interested?

Ready for the next step in your career? Apply now via the application form on our website and contribute to creating a more sustainable future!

Questions? Contact Anhelina Skotarenko, our Corporate Recruiter, at +31 6 27 45 99 35 or by email at

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