Team Lead Project Development

Dresden / Saxony | Solar, Wind & BESS

A growing renewable energy developer is looking for an experienced Team Lead Project Development to build and lead a regional project development team in North-East Germany. This role focuses on growing a pipeline of solar, wind and battery storage projects, managing development activities, and leading a team responsible for bringing projects from early-stage development through to Ready-to-Build.

Key Responsibilities

• Build and lead a regional project development team
• Provide guidance and management to project developers and land acquisition specialists
• Plan resources and manage the regional development pipeline

Project Development

• Identify and evaluate new opportunities for solar PV, wind and/or battery storage projects
• Lead the development of greenfield projects from site identification through to permitting
• Prioritise project opportunities and support regional growth strategy

Land Acquisition

• Oversee the identification and securing of suitable land for renewable projects
• Negotiate and conclude land lease agreements with landowners
• Work closely with land scouts, external partners and development partners
• Coordinate all permitting and planning processes until projects reach Ready-to-Build
• Manage environmental studies, technical assessments and planning processes
• Work with municipalities, authorities and planning bodies

Stakeholder Management

• Build strong relationships with landowners, municipalities, grid operators and consultants
• Represent the company in meetings with local authorities and public stakeholders

Grid Connection & Technical Development

• Coordinate grid connection requests with network operators
• Assess grid capacity and connection costs
• Oversee technical studies related to grid integration

Project Management & Reporting

• Manage project budgets and monitor project economics
• Identify risks and track project progress
• Report regularly to senior management on pipeline progress

Strategic Development

• Support the creation of strategic partnerships and co-development opportunities
• Contribute to market analysis and growth strategy within the German renewable energy market