Project Acquisition and Development Manager - Biomethane...

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.