Senior Project Developer

The Green Recruitment Company; Hamburg; Hybrid; EUR 90.000 - 120.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Hybrid working model

Wellness initiatives

Company events

Zusammenfassung

The Green Recruitment Company seeks a Senior Project Development Lead to drive development of large-scale Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) in Germany from Hamburg, with hybrid work and full-time commitment.

Role includes leading grid connection, permitting, and cable routing while coordinating internal teams and external advisors to move projects through development stages, with fluency in German and English and willingness to travel within Germany.

Qualifikationen

• Experience leading large-scale energy projects through development stages.
• Strong knowledge of permitting and grid connection processes.
• Proven ability to coordinate multiple stakeholders and advisors.

Aufgaben

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

Kenntnisse

Project development

Grid connection

Permitting

Stakeholder management

Project management

BESS knowledge

Fluent German and English

Travel willingness

Jobbeschreibung

Senior Project Development Lead – Battery Energy Storage (BESS)

Hamburg, Germany | Hybrid | Full-time

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