Development Manager

Eavor Deutschland

Development Manager leading project development and techno-economic evaluation for Eavor Technologies. Senior role managing complex stakeholder projects across Germany and Europe.

Posted 6/27/2026full-timeDüsseldorf • 🇩🇪 GermanySeniorLeadWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as the primary technical point of contact for Eavor-Loop™ licensed developers and development partners in Germany and Europe, supporting them through the full project development lifecycle
Deliver project development services to clients on a contracted basis - including feasibility studies, techno-economic evaluations, FEED coordination, and development planning - as part of Eavor's technical services offering
Act as project manager for technical services engagements, coordinating internal discipline experts (permitting, commercial, public affairs, geoscience, engineering) to deliver integrated, high-quality outputs to clients
Prepare and maintain project development plans, execution schedules, stage-gate documentation, and investment decision packages for partner and client engagements
Apply and champion consistent project management practices aligned with industry best practices (PMI/PMBOK or equivalent), working closely with the global Technical Services team on methodology, tools, and standards
Maintain upward visibility on partner and client engagement status, providing regular internal reporting on schedule performance, budget variance, and risk exposure
Lead the technical-economic evaluation of development opportunities in Germany and Europe, including sensitivity analysis, risk-adjusted economics, and scenario modelling across a range of project structures and financing frameworks
Identify opportunities and optimize development plans and technology deployment for clients from a technical and economic perspective
Leverage and contribute to Eavor's suite of techno-economic models, providing regionally calibrated inputs including German energy market pricing, regulatory incentive structures, grid tariffs, and project cost benchmarks
Translate complex technical and financial analysis into compelling investment narratives supporting partner and client investment decisions, government grant applications, project approvals, and financing discussions
Provide techno-economic input into MoU negotiations, joint development agreements, and partner due diligence processes in coordination with the Sales & Commercial team
Support evaluation of equity arrangements, debt financing, and project financing structures specific to the German and European energy market
Identify, evaluate, and prioritize new project development opportunities and potential technical services engagements in Germany and across Europe, in alignment with Eavor's licensing and commercialization strategy
Lead technical, commercial, and strategic evaluation of development opportunities including subsurface resource assessment, heat demand analysis, grid connectivity, and regulatory risk
Collaborate closely with Eavor's Business Development, Geoscience, Engineering, and Sales & Commercial teams globally to ensure development plans and client engagements are well-integrated and appropriately resourced
Build and maintain relationships with potential clients, development partners, joint venture partners, and strategic investors in the German and European market
Represent Eavor at industry conferences, government forums, and trade associations in Germany and Europe to build brand presence and pipeline opportunities
Lead the preparation of high-quality technical proposals, technology scoping packages, and cost estimates for German and European partner and client opportunities, consistent with Eavor's global technical standards
Prepare and review partner- and client-facing technical deliverables ensuring accuracy, regulatory fitness, and alignment with Eavor's global quality standards
Collaborate with the Business Development and Commercial teams to respond to partner RFPs, scoping requests, and technology evaluation inquiries from European counterparties
Participate in knowledge sharing with the global Technical Services team, contributing lessons learned, European market insights, and regional best practices

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum 12+ years of progressive professional experience in project development, development engineering, or a related technical discipline within the energy sector
Minimum 4–6 years in a senior project development or technical services role managing complex multi-stakeholder projects in the German or European energy market
Strong background in techno-economic modelling, financial analysis, and project economics including project financing structures relevant to the European energy market
Experience delivering technical services or project development support in a client-facing or technology licensing environment is considered a strong asset
Familiarity with German regulatory and permitting processes relevant to energy or geothermal development is considered an asset; direct experience is not required
Experience with deep drilling projects, geothermal development, or subsurface energy development is considered a strong asset
Experience working within a technology licensing or joint venture development environment is considered an asset
Minimum Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Geoscience, or a related STEM field; advanced degree (MBA, M.Sc.) is considered an asset
Professional engineering registration or equivalent technical certification in Germany or the EU is considered an asset
Professional fluency in German and English is required; additional European languages are considered an asset.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Attractive remuneration package
Training and development opportunities
30 days vacation plus additional days off at Christmas, New Year's Eve and Rose Monday
Dynamically growing company with flat hierarchies
Committed, motivated and international team
Allowance for private internet contract
Regular company events

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Hard Skills & Tools

project developmenttechno-economic modellingfinancial analysisproject economicsdeep drillinggeothermal developmentsubsurface energy developmentrisk-adjusted economicssensitivity analysisscenario modelling

Soft Skills

project managementcommunicationcollaborationrelationship buildingleadershipreportingnegotiationstrategic evaluationproblem-solvingclient engagement

Certifications

Bachelor's degree in EngineeringBachelor's degree in GeoscienceMBAM.Sc.professional engineering registrationtechnical certification in Germanytechnical certification in the EU