Project Development Manager PV and BESS

Aquila Clean Energy EMEA; Hamburg; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Aquila Clean Energy EMEA is seeking a Project Development Manager PV and BESS in Hamburg to grow a regional project pipeline and coordinate permitting, studies, and stakeholder engagement. You will work across Legal, Planning, Technical and Finance teams to drive timely project delivery.

Join a European renewable energy leader with a focus on interconnected PV and BESS developments, collaboration with external providers and a strong emphasis on cross-functional teamwork and travel.

Qualifications

• Higher Degree in Civil / Industrial / Energy Engineering, business administration, law or similar.
• At least 3 years of experience, with a track record as Project Manager in the Development of Energy projects.
• Experience in PV and BESS projects.
• Well-developed intercultural and communication skills - systematic organizational approach.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills.
• High level of English and fluent in German.
• Geographic and travel availability.

Responsibilities

• Identify and originate project development opportunities to grow a pipeline of PV and BESS projects in its area.
• Coordinate the technical studies required filing the different authorizations to build and operate PV and BESS projects.
• Support the permitting process of large-scale ground mount photovoltaic projects and/or BESS projects in their full life cycle, from site scouting to handover to the construction and operations team.
• Regularly research local/regional regulators and permit frameworks that can affect the permitting.
• Responsible for the project structure, coordination of project planning and documentation.
• Manage all resources assigned to the project to control and report its status.
• Identify, implement, and monitor improvement and/or corrective actions throughout project management (schedule, scope, cost, quality, safety).
• Report on the activities’ progress, contractual issues, and results of the project.
• Monitor project delivery timelines and implement best practices across the portfolio.
• Manage and interact with different external providers.
• Partner with the Construction Manager, lead the relationship with local developers and third parties.
• Coordinate with internal functions (Legal, Planning, Technical, Finance, etc.) to successfully develop projects in a timely manner and in accordance with group procedures and guidelines.
• Manage relationships with authorities, grid operators, regulators, market operators and other relevant stakeholders in its area; Chase meetings with competent authorities.
• Participate in any commercial extensions / modifications to the approach, planning or scope of the projects.

Skills

Project management

English (C1+)

German (fluent)

Stakeholder management

Analytical thinking

Education

Higher Degree in Civil / Industrial / Energy Engineering

MBA or equivalent

Law degree or related

Job description

Aquila Clean Energy EMEA is a developer of integrated & hybrid clean energy solutions and an independent power producer. We deliver affordable clean energy to European consumers through innovative, technology enabled solutions. Since 2006, we've developed and operated renewable energy projects, bringing over 2.5 GW to commercial operation. We manage an advanced development and construction pipeline consisting of over 13 GW in solar PV, onshore wind and Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) across 13 European countries.

At Aquila Clean Energy EMEA, we are committed to the energy transition in Europe, developing innovative solar, wind energy and BESS projects. If you are passionate about renewable energy and ready to face challenging tasks in an international environment, we want to meet you!

For our office in Hamburg, we are looking for a Project Development Manager PV and BESS.

What will you do day-to-day?

• Identify and originate project development opportunities to grow a pipeline of PV and BESS projects in its area.
• Coordinate the technical studies required filing the different authorizations to build and operate PV and BESS projects.
• Support the permitting process of large-scale ground mount photovoltaic projects and/or BESS projects in their full life cycle, from site scouting to handover to the construction and operations team.
• Regularly research local/regional regulators and permit frameworks that can affect the permitting.

Project Management:

• Responsible for the project structure, coordination of project planning and documentation.
• Manage all resources assigned to the project to control and report its status.
• Identify, implement, and monitor improvement and/or corrective actions throughout project management (schedule, scope, cost, quality, safety).
• Report on the activities’ progress, contractual issues, and results of the project.
• Monitor project delivery timelines and implement best practices across the portfolio.

Internal & external Coordination:

• Manage and interact with different external providers.
• Partner with the Construction Manager, lead the relationship with local developers and third parties.
• Coordinate with internal functions (Legal, Planning, Technical, Finance, etc.) to successfully develop projects in a timely manner and in accordance with group procedures and guidelines.
• Manage relationships with authorities, grid operators, regulators, market operators and other relevant stakeholders in its area; Chase meetings with competent authorities.
• Participate in any commercial extensions / modifications to the approach, planning or scope of the projects.

What are we looking for?

• Higher Degree in Civil / Industrial / Energy Engineering, business administration, law or similar.
• At least 3 years of experience, with a track record as Project Manager in the Development of Energy projects.
• Experience in PV and BESS projects.
• Well-developed intercultural and communication skills - systematic organizational approach.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills.
• High level of English and fluent in German.
• Geographic and travel availability.

Your future at Aquila Clean Energy EMEA

At Aquila Clean Energy EMEA, we don't just develop sustainable projects; we focus on creating an environment where talent and innovation merge to achieve great things. We offer an inclusive workplace, professional growth opportunities, and a strong focus on employee well-being.