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Head of Project Development
Job summary
A renewable energy developer in Germany is looking for a Head of Project Development to lead utility-scale battery energy storage projects. This role involves shaping the project strategy, managing project lifecycles, and ensuring compliance with local regulations. The ideal candidate has over 10 years of experience in energy infrastructure, specifically in battery storage systems. This position offers a competitive salary of €140,000 plus benefits and allows for remote work options within Germany.
Benefits
Qualifications
- 10+ years in energy infrastructure development including 3–5 years in utility-scale BESS project development.
- Strong technical expertise in battery storage systems (like lithium-ion).
- Fluent in German and English.
Responsibilities
- Lead Germany’s BESS project development strategy.
- Manage the end-to-end development of utility-scale battery storage projects.
- Prepare budgets, forecasts, and business cases for high-value projects.
Skills
Education
🔋 Head of Project Development (BESS)
Are you ready to lead the development of utility-scale battery energy storage projects in Germany? Join a fast-growing renewable energy developer driving innovative storage and solar projects across Europe.
We are seeking a senior leader to shape and execute our BESS project development strategy in Germany. Reporting directly to the CEO, you will oversee the full lifecycle of storage projects, from feasibility and permitting to grid connection and project delivery, ensuring technically sound and economically viable outcomes.
- Lead Germany’s BESS project development strategy, aligning with company objectives.
- Manage the end-to-end development of utility-scale battery storage projects: feasibility, permitting, environmental compliance, and stakeholder engagement.
- Define technical specifications in collaboration with engineering and grid teams.
- Prepare budgets, forecasts, and business cases for multiple high-value projects.
- Navigate local and EU regulatory frameworks, securing necessary approvals and grid connections.
- Build and maintain relationships with landowners, regulators, grid operators, and other key stakeholders.
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Renewable Energy, Environmental Technology, or a related field.
- 10+ years in energy infrastructure development, including 3–5 years in utility-scale BESS project development.
- Strong technical expertise in battery storage systems (e.g., lithium-ion) and applications.
- Proven track record of leading complex projects from concept to completion.
- Deep network and understanding of the German BESS market (experience in other European markets is a plus).
- Fluent in German and English, with excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Ability to travel frequently and work independently.
- Remote within Germany (preferred near Hamburg, Leipzig, Mannheim, or Munich).
- Competitive compensation: €140,000 base + 10% performance bonus.
- Participation in project success bonuses and potential equity/exit participation scheme.
- Flexible home-office arrangements.
If interested, please apply directly or get in touch to find out more!
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