EPC Director - Battery Energy Storage | Germany

Taylor Hopkinson | Powered by Brunel; Hamburg; Vor Ort; EUR 140.000 - 190.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Taylor Hopkinson | Powered by Brunel is seeking an experienced EPC Director to lead the delivery of one or more utility-scale battery storage projects in Germany. The role oversees engineering, procurement, construction and commissioning from late-stage development to commercial operation and handover.

Candidates should have a strong track record in capital-intensive energy or infrastructure projects, with fluency in German and deep knowledge of the German energy market, permitting and grid

Qualifikationen

• Fluent German with strong knowledge of the German energy market.
• Experience delivering capital-intensive energy or infrastructure projects.
• Proven ability to manage multiple contractors and interfaces.

Aufgaben

• Lead the full EPC delivery scope from pre-construction to commercial operation.
• Manage engineering advisers, construction partners, contractors and suppliers.
• Maintain control of schedules, budgets, risks and quality throughout delivery.
• Oversee QA/QC, testing, commissioning and handover to operations.
• Protect baselines through change and claims management.
• Report progress, risks and asset integrity to senior stakeholders.
• Coordinate with OEMs, grid operators and technical partners.
• Integrate new projects into delivery standards and processes.

Kenntnisse

Fluent German

Battery storage experience

Capital-intensive project delivery

Jobbeschreibung

About the Role

A well-capitalised renewable energy platform is expanding its battery storage portfolio in Germany and is seeking an experienced EPC Director to lead the delivery of one or more utility-scale projects.

The position will take overall responsibility for engineering, procurement, construction and commissioning, guiding projects from late-stage development and investment approval through to commercial operation and handover.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the full EPC delivery scope from pre-construction through to commercial operation.
• Manage engineering advisers, construction partners, contractors and equipment suppliers.
• Maintain control of project schedules, budgets, risks and technical quality.
• Oversee QA/QC, testing and commissioning, ensuring a well-documented handover to operations.
• Protect agreed capital and programme baselines through effective change and claims management.
• Provide clear reporting on delivery progress, key risks and asset integrity to senior stakeholders.
• Coordinate relationships with OEMs, grid operators and other technical partners.
• Support the integration of newly acquired projects into the company's delivery standards and processes.

Candidate Profile

• Strong track record delivering capital-intensive energy or infrastructure projects from investment approval through to commercial operation.
• Relevant experience within battery storage, renewable energy, power infrastructure or another closely related sector.
• Proven ability to manage multiple contractors, technical advisers and complex contractual interfaces.
• Strong understanding of construction quality, commissioning and operational handover.
• Commercially aware, with experience managing project schedules, budgets, risks and changes.
• Comfortable reporting to senior leadership and project governance boards.
• Fluent German and strong knowledge of the German energy market, including grid connection, permitting and regulatory requirements.
• Able to operate independently, take ownership and make effective decisions within an agreed mandate.