Head of Project Development (Solar/BESS) m/f/d

LVI Associates; Frankfurt; On-site; EUR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Senior leadership

Pipeline impact

PV & BESS exposure

Competitive salary

Job summary

LVI Associates is seeking a Head of Project Development in Germany to drive the growth of a utility-scale Solar PV and Battery Energy Storage (BESS) portfolio. This senior leadership role oversees end-to-end development from origination to permitting and project readiness for construction.

You will lead a team of Developers and Development Managers, manage stakeholder relationships with municipalities, landowners and authorities, and coordinate with grid, legal, environmental and commercial

Qualifications

• Significant renewable energy project development experience.
• Proven track record moving projects through German development and permitting.
• Experience leading teams and managing multiple projects.
• Strong land acquisition and stakeholder management knowledge.
• Commercially minded with excellent communication skills.
• Fluent in German and English.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team of Project Developers and Development Managers.
• Own a pipeline of utility-scale Solar PV and BESS projects.
• Oversee site identification, land acquisition, permitting, and strategy.
• Manage relationships with municipalities, authorities, landowners, and external stakeholders.
• Coordinate internal teams across grid, engineering, legal, environmental, and commercial functions.
• Drive project milestones and ensure progress through the development cycle.
• Support investment decisions, acquisitions, and growth initiatives.
• Monitor regulatory changes and opportunities in Germany's renewables sector.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Project development

Stakeholder management

Permitting expertise

Negotiation

German fluency

English fluent

Job description

We are supporting a leading renewable energy developer in the search for a Head of Project Development to drive the growth of a utility-scale Solar PV and Battery Energy Storage (BESS) portfolio across Germany.

This is a senior leadership position responsible for managing the project development function, overseeing projects from greenfield origination through permitting, stakeholder management, and project readiness for construction.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team of Project Developers and Development Managers.
• Take ownership of a pipeline of utility-scale Solar PV and BESS projects.
• Oversee site identification, land acquisition, permitting, and project strategy.
• Manage relationships with municipalities, authorities, landowners, and external stakeholders.
• Coordinate internal teams across grid, engineering, legal, environmental, and commercial functions.
• Drive project milestones and ensure projects progress efficiently through the development cycle.
• Support investment decisions, project acquisitions, and strategic growth initiatives.
• Monitor market developments, regulatory changes, and emerging opportunities within the German renewables sector.

Requirements

• Significant experience in renewable energy project development, ideally within Solar PV, BESS, or Wind.
• Proven track record progressing projects through the German development and permitting process.
• Experience leading teams and managing multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strong understanding of land acquisition, stakeholder management, and permitting requirements.
• Commercially minded with excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Fluent German and English.

What's on Offer

• Senior leadership role within a growing renewable energy business.
• Opportunity to shape and expand a significant development pipeline.
• Exposure to both Solar PV and Battery Energy Storage projects.
• Competitive salary package and long-term career progression.