Senior Project Developer - BESS/PV/Wind (m/f/d)

Hunter Philips Executive Search; Hamburg; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A fast-growing renewable energy developer in Hamburg is seeking a Senior Project Developer to manage large-scale battery storage projects. You'll drive site identification, oversee permitting, and lead project development. A degree in industrial engineering or related field and experience in renewable energy are required. This position offers a pathway to Head of Development and involves frequent travel.

Qualifications

• Experience in renewable energy project development, preferably in storage, solar, or wind.
• Fluent in German (native or C1) and English.

Responsibilities

• Drive site identification for large-scale battery storage projects.
• Lead early-stage project development through to ready-to-build status.
• Oversee permitting and grid connection applications.

Skills

Communication

Negotiation

Regulatory frameworks knowledge

Analytical skills

Education

Degree in industrial engineering, energy management, or related field

Job description

Senior Project Developer - BESS/PV/Wind (m/f/d)

Join a rapidly growing, internationally backed renewable energy developer with a 1.5GW development pipeline in Germany. They are backed by a global investor managing over $300 billion in assets and seek a Senior Developer with progression to Head of Development.

The Company

A fast-growing international renewables platform with a global pipeline exceeding 15 GW across solar and storage. In Germany, the company is advancing a 3+ GW portfolio of utility-scale projects, with several hundred megawatts already in advanced development with grid secured. The team has recently expanded its local presence to strengthen land acquisition, permitting, and grid connection expertise, positioning itself as a long-term player in the German energy transition.

The Role

• Drive site identification and secure land agreements for large-scale battery storage projects in Germany and across Europe.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with landowners, municipalities, authorities, and development partners.
• Lead early-stage project development through to ready-to-build status, ensuring technical and commercial feasibility.
• Oversee permitting, grid connection applications, and environmental assessments.
• Carry out financial and regulatory analyses to support investment decisions.
• Work closely with internal specialists across engineering, finance, and legal functions to align on project delivery.
• Report to the MD.
• Progression to Head of Development.

The Person

• Degree in industrial engineering, energy management, environmental planning, or a related field.
• Experience in renewable energy project development, ideally with a focus on storage, solar, or wind projects.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills, particularly with local authorities, government bodies, and landowners.
• Strong understanding of regulatory frameworks and approval processes in Germany.
• Self-motivated, entrepreneurial mindset with a readiness for frequent travel.
• Native German speaker or C1 level, with fluent English.

If you have experience in Project Development within renewables, please reach out to me for a confidential discussion!

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Business Development

Industries

• Services for Renewable Energy