Head of BESS (m/w/d)

Stellenbeschreibung:

Head of Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) – Germany

We are a renewable energy developer backed by a major pan‑European infrastructure investor, scaling a strong solar and battery storage pipeline across multiple European markets.

The role leads the battery storage strategy in Germany, turning early‑stage ideas into fully permitted, ready‑to‑build projects. You’ll coordinate development, engineering, grid, finance, and external stakeholders to deliver utility‑scale BESS sites that support the company’s wider renewable energy growth and report directly to the CEO.

Responsibilities

Define and execute the BESS strategy in line with market needs and company goals
Run the full development lifecycle: feasibility, permitting, environmental assessments, and community engagement
Identify and evaluate grid connection options with internal grid experts
Build and maintain regulatory know‑how to secure all approvals required to reach run‑the‑bank (RTB)
Manage project budgets, forecasts, and business cases with Finance
Set technical requirements for BESS systems with Engineering
Coordinate land identification and securing with Development and GIS
Handle grid capacity requests and negotiate connection conditions
Build strong relationships with grid operators, landowners, and authorities

Qualifications

Degree in engineering, renewable energy, economics, or a related field
10+ years in energy infrastructure development, with at least 3–5 years in utility‑scale BESS
Solid understanding of battery technologies, storage use cases, interconnection processes, and market participation
Experience leading complex, multi‑stakeholder projects to completion
Strong network in the German storage ecosystem
Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, capable of interfacing with both technical and non‑technical stakeholders
Fluent in German and English (written and spoken)
Willing to travel regularly and work with a high level of autonomy