Business Development Manager – Biomethane Projects

Responsibilities

• Develop the biomethane business in France, from opportunity identification through transaction closing and investment decision-making
• Source investment, acquisition, and co-development opportunities for anaerobic digestion plants producing 20–75 GWh per year
• Assess technical, regulatory, land, and feedstock feasibility and potential
• Initiate and maintain relationships with project developers and local stakeholders
• Secure land rights, feedstock supplies, and spreading plans
• Verify grid connection feasibility and technical constraints
• Contribute to economic modeling and financial structuring alongside the technical and finance teams
• Lead negotiations with project developers, partners, and landowners
• Participate in approval and investment committees
• Manage post-transaction relationships and ensure the successful execution of partnerships
• Represent the company at trade shows, conferences, and industry events
• Build a network of construction companies, network operators, agricultural chambers, and feedstock suppliers
• Maintain ongoing competitive and regulatory intelligence

Requirements

• At least 5 years of experience in biomethane, anaerobic digestion, or the agricultural sector
• Higher education qualification in agriculture, engineering, business, or a related field
• Ability to identify opportunities, negotiate, structure, and successfully deliver projects
• Excellent interpersonal and influencing skills, with the ability to engage a wide range of stakeholders
• Self-motivated, entrepreneurial, and pragmatic approach
• Proficiency in English preferred; an additional European language would be an advantage
• Valid Category B driving licence required

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in developing biomethane business opportunities, including investment decision-making, project negotiation, and stakeholder engagement. Proficient in assessing technical and regulatory feasibility while managing relationships with project developers and local stakeholders.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Biomethane Business Development
• Anaerobic Digestion Expertise
• Project Negotiation
• Stakeholder Engagement
• Economic Modeling

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Investment Sourcing
• Feasibility Assessment
• Financial Structuring
• Opportunity Identification
• Project Delivery

Soft Skills

• Interpersonal Skills
• Influencing Skills
• Self-Motivated
• Entrepreneurial Approach
• Pragmatic Approach

Certifications & Qualifications

• Valid Category B Driving Licence

Industry Keywords

• Agricultural Sector
• Land Rights
• Feedstock Supplies
• Grid Connection Feasibility
• Regulatory Intelligence