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Project Development Manager – Germany

Taylor Hopkinson are proudly partnered with our internationally leading client who are searching for a Renewable Energy Project Development Manager to join the team and lead activities across Germany.

The role combines technical, commercial, regulatory and stakeholder-management responsibilities and requires strong understanding of the German renewable energy market, planning and permitting framework, grid connection processes, land securing and project economics

Role

  • Lead development of utility-scale Solar PV, Wind and BESS projects throughout all development stages until RTB and start of construction.
  • Maintain complete project documentation and development trackers.
  • Prepare regular management reports, project status updates and risk assessments.
  • Identify and assess greenfield and brownfield development opportunities across Germany.
  • Support project acquisition and co-development opportunities.
  • Conduct preliminary feasibility studies and project yield assessments.
  • Identify and approach landowners, municipalities and local stakeholders.
  • Maintain long-term relationships with landowners and local communities.
  • Lead and coordinate all permitting activities required for project realisation in Germany.
  • Coordinate grid connection strategy for Solar, Wind and BESS projects.
  • Manage communication and negotiations with DSOs and TSOs and external advisers.
  • Serve as primary interface with municipalities, local authorities, landowners, grid operators and local communities,
  • Coordinate and manage technical concept development for Solar PV plants, onshore wind farms, standalone BESS, hybrid renewable systems and substations and grid infrastructure.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, Renewable Energy, Environmental Sciences, Economics or similar
  • Proven experience in utility-scale Solar PV, Wind and/or BESS development in Germany
  • Experience with TSO-level grid connections (110 kV / 220 kV / 380 kV).
  • Experience supporting project financing and M&A processes.
  • Strong understanding of German permitting framework, grid connection procedures, municipal planning processes and renewable energy market structure.
  • Experience managing external consultants and stakeholders.
  • Strong commercial and negotiation capabilities.
  • Fluent German and English (written and spoken)