Senior Site Manager

Hunter Philips Executive Search; Bayern; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation package

Job summary

Hunter Philips Executive Search seeks a Senior Construction Site Manager for BESS projects in Germany. The role is on-site, leading civil and electrical works, coordinating contractors, and ensuring safe delivery from mobilisation to commissioning and handover.

Ideal candidates have engineering or construction qualifications, several years of site leadership on energy projects, and fluent German with strong English. On-site presence is required throughout the construction phase.

Qualifications

• Several years of site management experience on major energy or infrastructure projects.
• Experience delivering utility-scale BESS projects, or large solar projects with substantial electrical infrastructure.
• Fluent German and good English skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day construction activities on large-scale BESS projects.
• Manage subcontractors, suppliers and site teams across all work packages.
• Coordinate civil works, electrical installation and grid connection interfaces.
• Maintain site health, safety, environmental and quality standards.
• Monitor construction progress against agreed schedules and budgets.
• Resolve site issues and manage interfaces between contractors.
• Review contractor performance, variations and outstanding works.
• Report progress, risks and resource requirements to project leadership.
• Coordinate commissioning readiness, inspections and project handover.

Skills

Site management

Contractor management

Civil works

Electrical works

Health and safety

Project coordination

Scheduling

Issue resolution

German language

Education

Engineering/ construction qualification

Job description

Senior Construction Site Manager – BESS – Germany

About the Company

A growing German energy infrastructure business developing and delivering major battery storage projects across the country. The company is expanding its construction team to support the delivery of large-scale BESS assets.

The Opportunity

The company is seeking an experienced Site Manager to lead on-site construction of major BESS projects. You will manage contractors, coordinate civil and electrical works, and oversee safe delivery from site mobilisation through to commissioning and handover. This is an on-site role.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day construction activities on large-scale BESS projects.
• Manage subcontractors, suppliers and site teams across all work packages.
• Coordinate civil works, electrical installation and grid connection interfaces.
• Maintain site health, safety, environmental and quality standards.
• Monitor construction progress against agreed schedules and budgets.
• Resolve site issues and manage interfaces between contractors.
• Review contractor performance, variations and outstanding works.
• Report progress, risks and resource requirements to project leadership.
• Coordinate commissioning readiness, inspections and project handover.

About You

• Relevant engineering, construction or technical qualification.
• Several years of site management experience on major energy or infrastructure projects.
• Experience delivering utility-scale BESS projects, or large solar projects with substantial electrical infrastructure.
• Proven ability to manage multiple contractors and complex construction activities.
• Strong understanding of civil and electrical works, site safety and quality requirements.
• Confident managing schedules, resolving technical issues and driving contractor performance.
• Structured, practical and comfortable taking responsibility on site.
• Willing and able to work on site throughout the construction phase.
• Fluent German and good English skills.

What’s on Offer

• On-site leadership responsibility for major German BESS projects.
• Direct collaboration with project leadership and decision-makers.
• Opportunity to shape site delivery methods and construction standards.
• Competitive compensation package.