Project Developer – Utility-Scale BESS

About the role

The company is expanding its German project development team to deliver utility‑scale battery energy storage system (BESS) and grid‑flexibility projects. As a Project Developer you will lead projects from early site identification through to Ready‑to‑Build, ensuring smooth hand‑over to the delivery team.

Key responsibilities

• Originate and develop utility‑scale BESS projects from concept to Ready‑to‑Build.
• Identify, assess and secure suitable sites, cable routes and land rights.
• Lead negotiations with landowners and coordinate legal support.
• Define and manage planning, permitting and environmental approval strategies.
• Appoint and coordinate external planning, environmental and technical consultants.
• Maintain relationships with municipalities, local authorities, communities and other stakeholders.
• Act as the development interface for grid connection activities with TSOs, DSOs and substation owners.
• Maintain project schedules, budgets, risk registers and internal reporting.
• Coordinate engineering, legal, commercial and finance teams throughout development.
• Prepare projects for internal stage‑gate approvals and investment decisions.

Required profile

• Proven experience developing renewable energy, BESS, grid or broader energy infrastructure projects in Germany.
• Strong knowledge of land acquisition, planning, permitting and stakeholder management.
• Demonstrated ability to progress projects to Ready‑to‑Build status.
• Understanding of high‑voltage or transmission‑level grid connection processes.
• Excellent project coordination, risk management and commercial awareness.
• Professional fluency in German and English.

Required skills