About the job:
SUS Environment (full name Shanghai SUS Environment Co., Ltd.) is a global leading provider of comprehensive environmental services covering the whole industry chain. Its business revolves around the investment, construction, operation, and technological enhancement of waste-to-energy projects, covering investment, construction,n, and operation of Eco-industrial parks, complete supply of incineration equipment and key technologies, disposal of sludge, environmental remediation, comprehensive energy utilization, low-carbon solutions, etc. in both domestic and overseas.
Location: Germany or the Eastern European region (Slovakia, Bulgaria, Romania). Or in Shanghai and accept medium - and long-term work arrangements in Europe.
Responsibilities:
- Identify and evaluate opportunities in waste-to-energy (WtE), sludge treatment, and clean energy projects across Europe, covering greenfield investments, joint ventures, and M&A.
- Lead feasibility studies, market research, investment analysis, deal structuring, and financing solutions; prepare investment proposals for decision-making.
- Drive or support project acquisition processes, including due diligence, valuation modeling, deal negotiation, and transaction closure. Coordinate external advisors (financial, legal, technical) to ensure efficient execution.
- Facilitate local government engagement, permitting processes, technical implementation, and operational team development during project execution.
- Collaborate with headquarters (technical, commercial, financial departments) to develop proposals and manage partnerships with external consultants (technical/legal/tax/project management).
- Lead negotiations for concession agreements, Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs), and other critical contracts.
- Independently prepare project documentation (e.g., initiation reports, financial models) and communicate with clients and stakeholders.
- Monitor European regulatory changes in waste management, renewables, carbon markets, and subsidy mechanisms; assess business impacts.
- Support the optimization of international project management frameworks and foster cross-regional collaboration and team capability building.
Requirements:
- 8+ years in renewable energy, environmental infrastructure, or energy/utilities project development.
- Preferred: Expertise in WtE, sludge treatment, or similar sectors.
- Proven track record in leading greenfield developments and M&A transactions; familiarity with European regulations, financing models, and execution pathways.
- Deep knowledge of PPP/BOT models; proficiency in financial modeling and ROI analysis.
- Strong project management skills to coordinate multi-stakeholder resources and ensure end-to-end delivery.
- Fluent English (written/spoken); preferred: Prior long-term work experience in Europe, proficiency in German, French, or Italian.
- Self-driven, results-oriented, adaptable to cross-cultural environments, and able to thrive under high-pressure travel schedules.