EPC Director – Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS)

About the role

The EPC Director will lead the execution and delivery of utility‑scale Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) projects from financial close through construction, commissioning and commercial operation. Reporting to senior leadership, the role is responsible for EPC strategy, contractor management and overall project performance across a growing portfolio in Germany and Europe.

Key responsibilities

• Lead the end‑to‑end delivery of large‑scale BESS projects, ensuring safe, on‑time and on‑budget completion.
• Manage EPC contractors, key suppliers and external delivery partners.
• Oversee project schedules, budgets, quality standards and risk‑management activities.
• Ensure compliance with HSE, regulatory, contractual and technical requirements.
• Drive project governance, reporting and stakeholder management across internal and external teams.
• Support procurement, contract negotiations and commercial decision‑making throughout project delivery.
• Coordinate with development, grid, engineering and operations teams to ensure successful execution.
• Identify and mitigate construction, commercial and technical risks.
• Build and develop internal project delivery capabilities as the portfolio scales.

Required profile

• Extensive experience delivering large‑scale energy infrastructure projects, preferably within BESS, renewables or transmission.
• Proven track record managing EPC contracts and complex construction programmes.
• Strong commercial, contractual and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary project teams and external contractors.
• Sound understanding of project controls, risk management and construction best practices.
• Fluent German and English language skills are advantageous.

Required skills