Senior Project Development Manager
- Posted 23 January 2026
- LocationBerlin
- Job type Permanent
- Discipline Engineering and Renewables
Job description
Senior Project Development Manager
Berlin, Hybrid
€Depending on Experience + %bonus + package
Our client, a fast-growing European clean energy company is expanding into Germany, Europe’s largest electricity market. The company has a strong track record in large-scale battery storage and aims to integrate renewable generation assets over time.
As Senior Project Development Manager, you will be part of an entrepreneurial team driving market entry and growth in Germany, covering both greenfield development and M&A.
Key Responsibilities
Develop and manage the project pipeline and identify new opportunities across BESS, wind, solar, and hybrid assets
Secure grid connections, relevant sites, and permits, managing relationships with local stakeholders including TSOs/DSOs, municipalities, and landowners
Lead project development tasks from interconnection and permitting through ready-to-build and construction start
Support project business case validation, financial modeling, procurement, and project financing negotiations
Manage tender processes and M&A opportunities
Contribute to strategic planning in Germany, identifying new market opportunities in a dynamic regulatory environment
Profile
5–10 years of experience in large-scale renewable energy project development (developer, IPP, or grid operator experience), BESS experience highly advantageous
Strong understanding of German permitting, planning, and grid connection processes
Master’s degree in engineering or business administration; specialization in renewable energy, environment, or project management a plus
Proven track record with German TSOs/DSOs, interconnection requests, and technical compliance
Strong analytical, organizational, and interpersonal skills
Self-driven, solution-oriented, reliable, and ethical
Fluent in German and English; additional languages a plus
Apply directly or get in touch directly, [email protected]
