Our client is a leading renewable energy developer and infrastructure investor delivering large-scale Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) projects throughout Europe. With a growing pipeline of utility-scale energy storage assets across Germany, they are looking to appoint an experienced Project Manager to lead project delivery from development through to commissioning and handover.
The Role
As BESS Project Manager, you will be responsible for managing multiple battery storage projects across Germany, ensuring successful delivery against programme, budget and quality objectives.
Working closely with internal development, engineering and construction teams, alongside external contractors, suppliers and grid stakeholders, you will play a key role in supporting the expansion of Germany's energy storage infrastructure.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the delivery of utility-scale BESS projects from early-stage development through construction and commissioning.
- Manage project schedules, budgets, resources and risk registers.
- Coordinate EPC contractors, consultants, suppliers and third-party stakeholders.
- Oversee project permitting, land agreements and regulatory compliance activities.
- Monitor project performance and provide regular reporting to senior management.
- Manage contract administration, variation orders and commercial negotiations.
- Ensure all projects are delivered in line with health, safety and environmental requirements.
- Support grid connection activities and coordinate with transmission and distribution operators.
- Identify and mitigate project risks whilst maintaining delivery timelines.
- Facilitate project meetings and maintain effective communication with all stakeholders.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Renewable Energy or a related discipline.
- Minimum 5 years' experience managing utility-scale renewable energy, infrastructure or BESS projects.
- Strong understanding of battery storage technologies and project lifecycles.
- Experience managing EPC contracts and large construction programmes.
- Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
- Strong commercial awareness and contract management experience.
- Fluent English is required; German language skills would be highly advantageous.
- Willingness to travel across Germany as required.
What's on Offer?
- Opportunity to work on some of Germany's most significant energy storage projects.
- Competitive salary and performance-related bonus.
- Flexible and hybrid working arrangements.
- Private healthcare and enhanced benefits package.
- Long-term career progression within a rapidly expanding renewable energy business.
- Collaborative, international working environment.
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