Marcos Sánchez
Lead Project Developer – Renewable Energy
Madrid,
Summary
Renewable Energy Engineer with solid experience in the end-to-end development of renewable projects, including solar PV, onshore wind, offshore wind, BESS, and hydrogen. Skilled in coordinating cross-functional teams across permitting, technical design, land management, stakeholder engagement, and construction.
At Ørsted, led offshore wind consents and technical package coordination while also driving onshore PV, wind, and storage initiatives. Currently acting as Lead Project Developer, accountable for overall development strategy and the delivery of bankable and buildable renewable assets.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
2
2
Languages
Work History
Lead Project Developer
Ørsted
12.2022 - Current
- Lead the development of renewable projects in Spain (onshore wind, solar PV, BESS and hydrogen), acting as main point of contact for permitting, landowners and authorities.
- Coordinated overall project development strategy, aligning environmental, technical, and commercial workstreams with global standards.
- Drove offshore wind development, managing permitting processes, liaising with maritime/port authorities, and coordinating technical packages (WTG, foundations, array & export cables, substation)
- Ensured HSE compliance and supported construction readiness and interface activities.
- Performed techno-economic analyses (CAPEX/OPEX, LCOE) to support investment decisions and project bankability.
Project Development Manager
Abei Energy
10.2021 - 12.2022
- Managed the development of large-scale renewable projects in Spain (solar PV, onshore wind, BESS) from greenfield to ready-to-build.
- Negotiated land lease agreements and easements with landowners and municipalities, securing long-term project rights.
- Oversaw permitting processes (EIA, administrative authorisations, grid access/connection) and coordinated with authorities.
- Coordinated cross-functional teams (environmental, technical, legal) ensuring projects were aligned with regulatory frameworks.
- Supported preparation of offshore wind opportunities in Spain, contributing to permitting and early-stage development strategy.
Procurement Analyst
Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy
05.2019 - 10.2021
- Supported direct procurement tenders for wind turbine components, including towers, converters and cabinets.
- Coordinated with buyers in tendering processes (RFP, RFQ, e-auctions), managing offers, evaluations and contract negotiations with suppliers worldwide across multiple commodities.
- Implemented digitalisation with SAP Ariba: onboarding, qualification and assessment of +900 suppliers.
- Ensured supplier ESG compliance and drove cost optimisation by streamlining procurement processes.
Education
MSc Executive Program - Offshore Wind Energy
EOI Escuela De Organización Industrial
01-2024
MSc - Renewable Energy
Universidad Nebrija
01-2022
BSc - Energy Engineering
Universidad Politécnica De Madrid (UPM)
01-2019
Skills
- Project Development & Management: End-to-end renewable projects (greenfield to RTB), cross-functional team coordination, MS Project
- Permitting & Stakeholders: EIA, land rights, authorisations, grid access/connection
- Technical & Construction: Wind & solar layouts, BoP, substations, EPC contracts, construction & commissioning
- Financial & Commercial: CAPEX/OPEX, LCOE modelling, due diligence, PPAs
- Energy Storage & Innovation: BESS projects, hydrogen initiatives, energy communities
- Procurement & Tools: SAP Ariba, supplier audits, contract management; QGIS, AutoCAD, PVSyst, WAsP, Power BI
Websites
Affiliations
- UNEF – Unión Española Fotovoltaica
- AEE – Asociación Empresarial Eólica
- AEPIBAL – Asociación Española de Almacenamiento de Energía
- WindEurope – European Wind Energy Association
Timeline
Lead Project Developer
Ørsted
12.2022 - Current
Project Development Manager
Abei Energy
10.2021 - 12.2022
Procurement Analyst
Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy
05.2019 - 10.2021
MSc Executive Program - Offshore Wind Energy
EOI Escuela De Organización Industrial
MSc - Renewable Energy
Universidad Nebrija
BSc - Energy Engineering
Universidad Politécnica De Madrid (UPM)
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