Building a sustainable future through smarter supply chains: WElink X Achilles

In the rapidly evolving landscape of renewable energy, the strength of your supply chain can make or break your ability to deliver impactful projects. That’s why WE’re excited to announce our strategic partnership with Achilles, a global leader in supply chain management and ESG evaluation.

A partnership built on shared values

As WE continue to expand our portfolio of clean energy projects across Europe and Africa, maintaining high standards throughout our supply chain becomes increasingly crucial. With over 4 GW in solar, wind, storage, and hybrid energy projects under development, WE need partners who not only understand our commitment to sustainability but can help us enhance it.

Why supply chain matters in clean energy

The renewable energy sector faces unique challenges in supply chain management. Every component, from solar panels to wind turbines, must meet rigorous quality standards while adhering to sustainability principles. Through our collaboration with Achilles, WE’re implementing a comprehensive supplier qualification and sourcing system that ensures WE work with partners who share our vision for a cleaner, more sustainable future.

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Enhancing our ESG commitment

María Jimenez, our Procurement Manager Iberia, puts it best: “WE are committed to building a more sustainable future through every project WE undertake.” This partnership represents more than just supply chain optimization – it’s about ensuring that our commitment to sustainability extends through every link in our operational chain.

Looking ahead

With Achilles’ 30+ years of experience in supplier assessment and their global presence across 18 locations, this partnership positions us to:

  • – Strengthen our procurement processes
  • – Ensure supplier reliability
  • – Meet increasingly stringent sustainability legislation
  • – Maintain the highest quality standards in our projects
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The bigger picture

In the fight against climate change, every decision matters. By partnering with Achilles, WE’re not just optimizing our supply chain – WE’re building a more resilient and sustainable foundation for our future growth. As WE continue to expand our clean energy portfolio, this collaboration will help ensure that our commitment to sustainability remains strong at every level of our operations.

Our partnership with Achilles marks another significant step in our journey to deliver clean, accessible energy worldwide. Together, WE’re building more than just a supply chain – WE’re creating a network of partners committed to driving positive change in the energy sector.

As WE look to the future, WE remain committed to setting new standards in sustainable energy development, and this partnership with Achilles will help us achieve that vision.

Environmental & Quality Manager – Portugal

WE are seeking a skilled and motivated Environmental & Quality Manager to join our WElink Energy team in Portugal. In this role, you will be responsible for overseeing environmental compliance and ensuring the highest quality standards across our operations.
  • ● Project Lifecycle Oversight
  • ● Licensing and Regulatory Coordination
  • ● Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) and Mitigation
  • ● Quality Management System (QMS) Development
  • ● Quality Control in Project Execution
  • ● Compliance Monitoring and Corrective Actions

Candidate Requirements:

  • ● Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Environmental Engineering, Environmental Sciences, Quality Management, or related fields.
  • ● Experience:
    • ○ Minimum 5 years of experience in similar roles, with a focus on environmental and/or quality management in renewable energy projects (solar and wind).
    • ○ Proven track record in managing the entire environmental lifecycle of projects, from development through operation.

Planner

WE are seeking a highly organised and proactive Planner to join our team. This role involves supporting projects across Solara, SILO, and Africa, with the flexibility to be based anywhere in Iberia. Occasional travel will be required.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Attend progress and coordination meetings to ensure alignment across departments.
  • ● Coordinate with Development, Engineering, Procurement, and Project Managers to understand tasks, deadlines, and resource needs.
  • ● Proactively gather inputs to create and update the overall project programme.
  • ● Monitor task progress, identify delays and critical paths, and report deviations from the baseline.
  • ● Suggest alternative solutions to improve project timelines and avoid delays.
  • ● Challenge decisions by forecasting impacts and proposing alternative routes to maintain project momentum.

Canditate requirements:

  • ● Organised, detail-oriented, and able to manage time efficiently.
  • ● Strong analytical thinker with problem-solving and mathematical skills.
  • ● Excellent communication skills, persuasive, and confident in presenting information.
  • ● Experience in planning activities within the renewables sector.
  • ● Willingness to travel across projects in Solara, SILO, and Africa.
  • ● Proficiency in Portuguese or Spanish, and English.
If you’re detail-oriented, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and are flexible with travel, we’d love to hear from you

How to Apply: To be considered for this position, please Email your CV and a cover letter to careers@welink.eu