EPC Director – Battery Energy Storage Systems

About the role

The CompanyA is a fast‑growing independent power producer focused on utility‑scale renewable energy and battery storage across Germany and Europe. We are seeking an experienced EPC Director to lead the delivery of large‑scale Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) projects from financial close through construction, commissioning and commercial operation.

Key responsibilities

• Lead execution of utility‑scale BESS projects, ensuring safe, on‑time and on‑budget delivery.
• 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 delivery.
• Coordinate with development, grid, engineering and operations teams to guarantee 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 abilities.
• 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