Site Acquisition Manager
Who we are
BYD Group is a leading high-tech multinational, based in Shenzhen, China. Operating across four core industries ; IT, automotive, new energy, and rail transit ; As of today, BYD employs nearly one million people worldwide.
At BYD Iberia, we are redefining the future of mobility. As part of the world’s leading New Energy Vehicle company, we are committed to building a sustainable, zero-emission future where technology and nature coexist in harmony.
Your Mission
The Site Acquisition Manager is responsible for identifying, securing, and progressing strategic locations for the deployment of BYD’s Flash Charging network within the assigned country or cluster, with a primary focus on greenfield site development and the acquisition or retrofit of existing EV charging locations.
What You’ll Be Doing
1. Find new sites
Source and identify suitable locations such as:
Highways and major road corridors
Retail and commercial areas
Urban and mixed-use developments
Public or private land
Existing EV charging stations for upgrade or acquisition
2. Assess site feasibility
Evaluate whether a location is viable based on:
Accessibility and traffic flow
Space and expansion potential
Grid and electricity availability
Permitting and zoning constraints
Construction feasibility
3. Negotiate and secure deals
Engage with:
Landowners and real estate developers
Charging point operators
Municipalities and public authorities
Utilities and infrastructure providers
4. Manage permitting and readiness
Ensure sites are ready for development by coordinating:
Permits and local approvals
Access and land agreements
Contract execution and compliance
5. Coordinate internally
Work closely with:
Legal and commercial teams
Engineering and deployment teams
Finance and operations
External partners and stakeholders
What You Bring
5+ years of experience in site acquisition, real estate development, infrastructure expansion, or EV charging deployment.
Strong experience in greenfield infrastructure development and/or acquisition of operational infrastructure assets.
Experience evaluating or developing EV charging sites is strongly preferred.
Proven experience negotiating with landowners, municipalities, utilities, infrastructure owners, or commercial real estate stakeholders.
Understanding of permitting processes, grid connection constraints, and infrastructure redevelopment.
Commercially minded, with the ability to balance rapid expansion and long-term asset value
Comfortable operating within standardized commercial and contractual frameworks
Ability to operate autonomously within a fast-moving matrix organization.
Fluency in English and local language(s)
Willingness to travel within the assigned country or cluster
Why Join Us
Be part of a fast-growing, innovative global automotive company.
Work closely with top leadership, influencing strategic projects and initiatives.
Collaborate in a dynamic, multicultural environment that values proactivity, creativity, and excellence.
Opportunity to develop professionally and grow within a leading organization in the electric mobility sector.
Our Purpose is to build a zero-emission future that reconnects humanity with nature and a World of clean air. We are looking for talent that connects with this mission and want to create positive impact by joining a diverse and dynamic team 🌏
- Locations
- Madrid
Madrid
About BYD Europe
As the first overseas subsidiary of BYD group, our main focus is to provide European customers with new energy vehicles, rechargeable batteries, solar panels, energy storage systems and other new energy products, as well as related after-sales services.