Senior Project Developer (m/f/d) – Solar & BESS

Location: Hesse or Rhineland-Palatinate

The Opportunity:

Our client is an international Independent Power Producer (IPP) and renewable energy business with a highly successful global track record and multi-gigawatt development pipeline. They are rapidly scaling up their German operations, focusing on the greenfield development of utility-scale Solar PV and Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS).

To steer these projects through the critical development phase, they are looking for an experienced Senior Project Developer . This role takes the baton from land acquisition and owns the entire development lifecycle, navigating the complexities of German permitting, municipal approvals, and grid planning to bring utility-scale assets to Ready-to-Build (RTB) status.

Responsibilities:

• Manage the complete development lifecycle of utility-scale Solar PV and BESS projects from land-secured status through to Ready-to-Build (RTB).
• Lead negotiations and maintain strong relationships with local authorities, mayors, municipalities, and regional stakeholders to secure necessary zoning and planning approvals.
• Work in close synchronization with internal Grid and Technical Engineering teams to monitor the connection process (Netzanschlussprüfung) and optimize project layouts.
• Prepare projects for participation in the EEG tenders (Ausschreibungen) or support the structuring of private Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs).
• Drive project risk assessments and budget management, ensuring milestones are met efficiently within specified timelines and regulatory frameworks.

Requirements:

• 3+ years of successful project development experience within utility-scale Solar PV and/or BESS inside the German market.
• Deep knowledge of German planning and environmental legislation (e.g., BauGB, BImSchG, EEG).
• Proven track record of successfully bringing utility-scale renewable projects through the municipal approval process to RTB status.
• Outstanding stakeholder management and presentation skills, able to navigate sensitive local political environments and secure municipal buy-in.
• Native or fluent German (written and spoken) is mandatory; Fluent English.

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