Senior Project Manager – BESS Construction | Munich & Hamburg

We’re looking for an experienced Senior Project Manager – Construction to take end-to-end ownership of major BESS projects, leading multidisciplinary teams, EPC contractors and key suppliers from construction through to commissioning and grid integration.

This is a senior-level opportunity for someone who wants real ownership, technical influence and responsibility for high-value infrastructure projects .

Your Role

• Take end-to-end responsibility for the construction and execution of large-scale stand-alone BESS projects
• Lead multidisciplinary project teams and provide strategic direction to EPC partners
• Own project planning, risk management, HSE, QA/QC, site supervision and interface management
• Manage and coordinate EPC contractors, subcontractors and key suppliers
• Act as the senior project representative with grid operators, technical authorities and local stakeholders
• Oversee civil works, MV/HV electrical installation, power electronics and commissioning
• Lead the resolution of critical technical and construction issues
• Manage project costs, contracts, claims, change orders and performance guarantees
• Work closely with finance, legal, procurement, commissioning and asset management teams
• Drive projects through to grid integration and commercial operation

What We're Looking For

• 15+ years of relevant experience , including 7+ years as a Project Manager delivering construction projects
• Strong background in renewable energy, energy infrastructure, industrial projects or grid infrastructure
• Proven track record managing complex projects and EPC contractors
• Experience with BESS, HV grid connections, substations, power systems or large-scale EPC projects is highly desirable
• Engineering degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Industrial, Energy Engineering or a related discipline
• Strong knowledge of FIDIC, EPC or comparable contract frameworks
• Experience managing claims, change orders and performance guarantees
• Strong technical, commercial, negotiation and leadership capabilities
• Willingness to travel frequently across Germany

Hamburg or Munich | Hybrid | Frequent Germany-wide site travel