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

• 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 🌏