Project Development Manager

The Green Recruitment Company; München; Hybrid; EUR 90.000 - 130.000; Vollzeit

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Hybrid work model

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Zusammenfassung

The Green Recruitment Company is seeking an experienced Senior Project Development Lead for Battery Energy Storage (BESS) projects in Germany. The role focuses on leading development through grid connection, permitting, and cable routing, coordinating internal and external stakeholders to move projects toward delivery.

Ideal candidates have extensive experience in renewable energy project development, with strong expertise in permitting, grid connections, and infrastructure.

Qualifikationen

• 5-10+ years of experience in project development or project management within renewable energy, infrastructure, or large-scale energy projects.
• Strong experience with permitting, grid connections, and infrastructure development processes.
• Proven track record delivering complex projects through development stages.
• Experience managing stakeholders including authorities, consultants and local communities.
• Fluent in German and English.

Aufgaben

• Lead the development of multiple utility-scale BESS projects through the full development phase.
• Manage key workstreams including grid connection, permitting and stakeholder engagement.
• Coordinate internal teams and external advisors to progress projects successfully.

Jobbeschreibung

Senior Project Development Lead – Battery Energy Storage (BESS)

A fast-growing European energy storage developer is looking for an experienced Senior Project Development Lead to support the development of large-scale battery energy storage projects (BESS) in Germany.

This role will focus on leading projects through the full development phase, with particular responsibility for grid connection, permitting and cable routing. The successful candidate will coordinate internal and external stakeholders and help move projects through to the next stage of delivery.

Key Responsibilities

Project Development

• Lead the development of multiple utility-scale BESS projects through the development phase
• Manage key workstreams including grid connection, permitting and stakeholder engagement
• Coordinate internal teams and external advisors to progress projects successfully

Grid Connection & Technical Coordination

• Manage grid connection processes with Transmission System Operators (TSOs)
• Support early-stage engineering including project layout and cable route design

Permitting & Stakeholder Management

• Ensure all necessary permits and approvals are secured
• Work closely with local authorities, consultants and other external stakeholders
• Coordinate with internal teams including origination, procurement and finance
• Support the smooth handover of projects to the next project phase

Candidate Profile

• Around 5-10+ years of professional experience, including several years in project development or project management within renewable energy, infrastructure, real estate or large-scale energy projects
• Strong experience with permitting, grid connections and infrastructure development processes
• Proven track record delivering complex projects through development stages
• Experience managing stakeholders including authorities, consultants and local communities
• Fluent German and English
• Willingness to travel occasionally within Germany

What’s on Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Opportunity to join a growing company active in the European energy transition
• Flexible working model with hybrid options
• Collaborative and entrepreneurial working environment
• Additional benefits including wellness initiatives and company events

Please reach out to me directly for more information.