Senior Permitting Manager/Project Lead

Who you are

• Demonstrated experience in project development through the entire lifecycle of a project (ideally in renewables or storage)
• Strong project management and delivery mindset with proven ownership of complex projects
• Ability to lead cross-functional teams and drive decision-making in uncertain environments
• Experience managing project timelines, budgets, and risk registers
• Strong knowledge of relevant regulations and markets in Germany
• Independent and structured working style with high attention to detail
• Excellent communication skills in German and English
• Able to collaborate across disciplines and with multi-cultural, international teams
• Familiarity with construction permits,environmental impact assessments and the commissioning of required studies

What the job involves

• You will become part of a growing team with the opportunity to make a significant impact on the energy transition. Your work will directly contribute to the development of a sustainable energy system – with a high degree of responsibility, opportunities for growth, and room for shaping the future
• Owns and delivers BESS projects from site acquisition through to ready-to-build (RTB), with full accountability for timeline, budget, and project outcomes
• Takes responsibility for complex BESS projects and drive them to success—technically, commercially, and strategically
• Shapes our key projects through detailed programmes and risk registers to keep delivery on track and risks under control
• Acts as the single point of accountability for projects, leading cross-functional teams across grid, permitting, engineering, and finance
• This is a broad and varied role with the opportunity to have massive impact. Key responsibilities including
• Project Ownership
• Full ownership of project timelines, budgets, and delivery milestones
• Leading project governance, including internal reviews and decision-making processes
• Proactively identifying risks and driving mitigation strategies
• Project Development & Management & Development
• Identifying and evaluating potential sites for BESS projects ( e.g. grid analysis, site constraint analysis, legal framework & permissibility)
• Coordinating permitting procedures (e.g. environmental approvals, building permits, preliminary building requests, B-Plan procedures)
• Stakeholder Management
• Liaising with landowners, municipalities and authorities
• Presenting projects to investors, partners, and decision-makers
• Collaborating with internal teams (e.g. engineering, legal, finance)
• Documentation & Reporting
• Maintaining accurate project documentation and ensuring audit-readiness
• Preparing internal memos and project updates for senior management
• Building and maintaining detailed project programmes to ensure on-time delivery
• Creating and managing project risk registers to proactively identify, assess, and mitigate risks
• Supporting due diligence processes for external stakeholders and financiers
• Contract Management
• Preparing and reviewing contracts (lease agreements, cooperation contracts)
• Delivery Focus
• Driving projects towards RTB with clear milestone ownership
• Ensuring readiness for procurement, financing and construction phases

Benefits

• Flexible & Remote Working: We know that our work should fit around our lives, not the other way around. To help our team navigate this, we have a hybrid working framework (2 days Working From Home a week), and a Work From Anywhere benefit (1 month a year working anywhere in the world)
• Learning & Development: You’ll be coming to Field to grow; whether it’s at one of our weekly Teach-In sessions or developing skills with our dedicated Learning & Development budget
• Meaningful Equity: It helps to have a vested interest in the success and impact of your work. Therefore every member of our team is a Field shareholder
• Green Leave: One additional paid day off per year to roll up your sleeves and do something for the planet
• Socials & Celebrations: We hold weekly team lunches and teach-in sessions, monthly socials, and a couple of offsites a year to make sure we are staying connected. You'll also get a carbon offset gift from Field to the planet to celebrate your birthday
• Enhanced Parental Leave: We offer 6 months of leave for all primary carers, 3 months of leave for all secondary carers and 10 additional days of leave for fertility treatment- all fully paid