Description
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.
Responsibilities
* 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).
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