Project Manager - BESS

Spencer Ogden; Deutschland; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Spencer Ogden is seeking a Project Manager to drive the successful execution of multiple BESS projects across Germany, from late-stage development through handover. You will coordinate internal teams, EPC contractors, equipment suppliers and other delivery partners, develop and maintain programmes, budgets and forecasts, and lead project meetings.

Fluency in German and English is required; a relevant degree or equivalent professional experience in engineering, construction or project management.

Responsibilities

• Managing projects through the full delivery lifecycle, from late-stage development and mobilisation through construction, grid connection, commissioning and handover.
• Developing and maintaining project programmes, budgets, forecasts and delivery plans.
• Coordinating internal teams, EPC contractors, equipment suppliers, consultants and other delivery partners.
• Monitoring project performance against agreed cost, schedule and safety objectives.
• Identifying and mitigating project risks, issues and dependencies, ensuring appropriate mitigation plans.
• Managing contractual and commercial interfaces with contractors and suppliers, including monitoring performance against obligations.
• Conducting regular site visits to review construction progress and support key decisions.
• Coordinating technical interfaces with BESS, electrical infrastructure and grid connection activities.
• Leading project meetings and providing concise reports for senior management and stakeholders.

Job description

As Project Manager, you will have responsibility for the successful execution of multiple BESS projects throughout Germany.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Managing projects through the full delivery lifecycle, from late-stage development and mobilisation through construction, grid connection, commissioning and handover.
• Developing and maintaining project programmes, budgets, forecasts and delivery plans.
• Coordinating internal teams, EPC contractors, equipment suppliers, consultants and other delivery partners.
• Monitoring project performance against agreed cost, schedule, quality and safety objectives.
• Identifying, assessing and managing project risks, issues and dependencies, ensuring appropriate mitigation plans are in place.
• Managing contractual and commercial interfaces with contractors and suppliers, including monitoring performance against agreed obligations.
• Conducting regular site visits to review construction progress, resolve delivery challenges and support key decisions.
• Coordinating technical interfaces associated with BESS, electrical infrastructure and grid connection activities.
• Leading project meetings and maintaining clear communication across all relevant stakeholders.
• Preparing concise and accurate project reports, forecasts and updates for senior management and other stakeholders.
• Managing relationships with external parties, which may include grid operators, authorities, landowners, consultants and commercial partners.
• Supporting the continuous improvement of project management processes, governance and delivery standards.

About You

We are looking for a proactive and commercially minded Project Manager who is comfortable operating in a fast-moving environment and taking ownership of complex projects.

You are likely to bring:

• Proven experience delivering infrastructure, energy, renewables, power or industrial projects.
• Experience managing projects through construction and commissioning phases.
• A strong understanding of project controls, including programme, cost, risk and change management.
• Experience working with EPC contractors, subcontractors and equipment suppliers.
• The ability to manage multiple stakeholders and technical interfaces simultaneously.
• Strong commercial awareness and confidence working with contracts and supplier performance.
• A practical, hands-on approach and willingness to travel to project sites when required.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• A relevant degree or equivalent professional experience in engineering, construction, project management or a related discipline.
• Professional fluency in German and English.