You will be Keon’s key representative for development and acquisitions in Germany, working closely with the French and German teams.
1. Prospecting & Market Development
* Contribute to Keon’s commercial strategy in Germany (targets, channels, messaging).
* Build and maintain an active network with developers, operators, agricultural advisors, banks, local authorities and other key stakeholders.
* Monitor German regulations and market trends: EEG, THG, RED III and regional incentive schemes.
* Stay connected with industry associations, professional federations and political institutions.
* Identify and qualify opportunities for greenfield and brownfield biogas/biomethane projects in which Keon could invest (cogeneration, biomethane projects already in operation, greenfield assets, portfolios).
* Conduct initial contacts and site visits together with our partner Arcanum.
* Build strong, long-term relationships with project developers (farmers, industries, local authorities).
* Develop Keon’s brand awareness in Germany: attend trade fairs and events, represent Keon locally and ensure a visible, responsive presence.
2. Structuring & Negotiating Deals
* Prepare and support the signing of investment offers at various stages (non-binding offers, binding offers).
* Analyze data rooms provided by potential partners and support field audits, in coordination with Keon, Green M&A and Arcanum teams.
* Follow up with prospects during negotiation phases and adjust offers to market requirements.
* Take part in negotiating legal documentation linked to Keon’s equity entry into projects (SPA, shareholders’ agreements, etc.).
* Lead the acquisition process up to closing, in close coordination with the legal and financial teams.
3. Project Development & Securing
* Manage permitting phases, BPA research, feedstock securing and local contracting for biomethane projects.
* Coordinate technical, environmental and regulatory studies (permits, grid connection, subsidies) with German engineering firms and external partners.
* Build financing dossiers and support project financing negotiations.
* Oversee project management up to operational start-up, ensuring cost, timeline and performance control.
* Guarantee regulatory and technical compliance of projects.
* Organize and ensure an effective handover of projects to the operations team in charge of site management.
Profile
* Proven experience in renewable energy project development, ideally in biomethane or biogas.
* Strong knowledge of the German agricultural sector, comfortable working with agricultural partners.
* Entrepreneurial, autonomous and results-driven mindset.
* Solid project management experience in multicultural environments.
* Good understanding of administrative and regulatory procedures in Germany.
* Sound legal and financial skills (business plans, audits, NBO/BO).
* Willingness to travel frequently in Germany (weekly) and in France (monthly team meetings).
* Languages: German and English fluent; French is a plus.
* Remote working possible (ideally based near major agricultural regions). Offices are located in Holzwickede (Arcanum).
* Preferred location: Hanover – Lower Saxony / Saxony-Anhalt region.
What We Offer
* A key role in a high-value, ambitious growth strategy.
* End-to-end responsibilities, from acquisition to commissioning.
* An international, innovative environment, right at the heart of the energy transition.