Project Development Manager BESS

Project Development Manager – BESS | Berlin

I’m currently supporting a fast-growing BESS developer in Germany with the appointment of a Senior Project Manager / Project Developer to take ownership of projects through the late-stage development phase and towards financial close .

This is a senior, hands-on role for someone with strong experience across the German renewable energy or BESS market, who can bring together the commercial, technical, legal and financing workstreams required to move large-scale projects towards construction.

The role

• Lead large-scale BESS projects through late-stage development and financial close
• Take ownership of key development workstreams, including permitting, grid connection, due diligence and financing
• Lead and support negotiations on key commercial and project contracts
• Coordinate internal teams and external advisors across technical, legal, financial and development workstreams
• Manage relationships with lenders, partners, authorities and other key stakeholders
• Identify and resolve project risks to keep development timelines and commercial objectives on track

What they’re looking for

• Strong experience developing utility-scale renewable energy or BESS projects in Germany
• Proven track record of taking projects through late-stage development / financial close
• Good understanding of project finance, grid connection and permitting in the German market
• Experience managing and negotiating commercial contracts
• Strong stakeholder management skills across technical, legal and financial functions
• Entrepreneurial, commercially minded approach with the ability to take ownership in a fast-moving environment
• Fluent German and English

What’s on offer

• Competitive base salary and performance-related bonus
• Long-term participation / investment opportunities linked to project success
• Significant ownership and autonomy across major BESS projects
• Opportunity to join a growing team operating at the forefront of Germany’s energy storage market
• A role with genuine influence over projects from late-stage development through to delivery

Please reach out to me directly for a confidential discussion.