Junior Project Manager – Construction (Germany)

PetsApp; München; On-site; EUR 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dynamic culture

Ownership and growth

Competitive compensation

Job summary

Return is seeking a Junior Engineer for BESS Technology & Supplier Management in Munich. You will support stand-alone BESS projects across Germany, coordinating with EPC contractors and suppliers to ensure on-time, on-budget delivery while upholding safety and quality standards.

You will engage in design review, site supervision, and interface management, growing expertise in BESS construction and project oversight. Fluency in German and English is required, with travel across Germany as needed.

Qualifications

• Growing experience delivering infrastructure or energy projects.
• 4+ years in project management or construction roles in Germany or nearby.
• Exposure to BESS, HV grid connections, substations is a plus.
• Business fluency in German and English.

Responsibilities

• Own defined work packages for stand-alone BESS projects under guidance of senior PM.
• Coordinate with project teams and EPC partners on day-to-day execution.
• Support planning, risk tracking, stakeholder coordination, HSE, contract administration.
• Act as day-to-day contact for EPCs, grid operators and authorities.
• Review design implementation, civil works, MV/HV, power electronics integration.
• Resolve day-to-day site issues ensuring regulatory compliance and handover.
• Collaborate with finance, legal, procurement and commissioning teams on cost tracking.

Skills

Construction oversight

Contract management

German and English fluency

Willingness to travel

Education

BSc or MSc in Engineering (Electrical/Industrial/Mechanical/Energy)

Job description

Junior Engineer – BESS Technology & Supplier Management

About Return Return is the leading European independent energy storage provider, committed to revolutionizing the energy sector. Headquartered in Amsterdam and offices in Munich, Hamburg and Berlin, Return offers innovative, sustainable solutions to store and intelligently manage energy, ensuring power is used efficiently when and where it’s needed most. With a growing presence across Europe, Return is at the forefront of the energy transition, integrating large-scale battery energy storage systems (BESS) to support grid stability, renewable energy integration, and Europe's net-zero goals. Driven by a team of experts, Return aims to provide reliable energy storage that powers the future of clean energy.

About the Role As Project Manager for Construction, you will support the execution of stand-alone BESS projects across Germany, working closely with senior project leadership and multi-disciplinary teams. You will help coordinate EPC contractors and key suppliers, and represent Return in day-to-day technical, contractual and site-related matters.

You will play an important role in helping ensure that projects are delivered safely, in accordance with specification, on time and within budget, while upholding high standards in engineering, quality and compliance. This role offers the opportunity to build deep expertise in BESS construction and grow into increasing levels of project responsibility.

What You'll Do

• Support execution of stand-alone BESS projects, owning defined work packages under the guidance of senior project management
• Coordinate with project teams and EPC partners on day-to-day execution, helping ensure alignment across engineering, construction, commissioning and asset management functions
• Support key project management areas: planning, risk tracking, stakeholder coordination, HSE, contract administration, site supervision, QA/QC, and interface management
• Act as a day-to-day point of contact for EPC contractors, subcontractors, grid operators, technical authorities and local stakeholders, escalating strategic or contractual issues to senior management as needed
• Support the review and validation of design implementation, civil works, MV/HV electrical installation, power electronics integration, and commissioning activities
• Help resolve day-to-day issues on site, supporting continuity of execution and compliance with regulatory and permitting requirements
• Collaborate with finance, legal, procurement and commissioning teams to support cost tracking, contract compliance and smooth project handover
• Prepare regular reporting and decision-support documentation for senior management and project stakeholders
• Based in Munich with regular site visits to project locations across Germany

What you bring

• Growing experience delivering infrastructure or energy projects, with a genuine interest in construction oversight and contractor coordination
• 4+ years of relevant experience in project management or construction roles within the (renewable) energy, industrial or grid infrastructure sector in Germany or neighboring countries
• Exposure to BESS, high-voltage grid connections, substations, power systems or EPC frameworks is a plus
• BSc or MSc in Engineering (Electrical, Industrial, Mechanical, Energy or related discipline)
• Basic understanding of contract management; exposure to claims, change orders or performance guarantees is a plus
• Strong communication and organizational skills, with a proactive, hands-on approach and willingness to learn
• Business fluent in German and English, capable of representing Return directly towards German authorities, grid operators and site partners.
• Willingness to travel across Germany

What We Offer

At Return, we don't just talk about impact; we build it. You'll join a passionate and skilled team where your contributions help shape real-world solutions and directly support a more sustainable future. Our entrepreneurial and collaborative culture is dedicated to accelerating the energy transition at scale.

We offer:

• A dynamic, informal culture where your ideas are heard and valued.
• Real ownership and room togrow,thisisn'ta box-ticking role.
• The chance to make a tangible impact on Europe's renewable energy future.
• A front-row seat in one of the fastest-growing markets in the energy sector.
• A competitive salary and benefits package.