Senior Project Developer

Senior Project Developer / Regional Development Manager

Berlin / North East

We are currently supporting a leading european developer and IPP in the search for an experienced Senior Project Developer / Regional Development Manager to join their growing German development team.

This position will play a key role in originating, developing, and delivering utility-scale solar and battery storage projects across Germany. The successful candidate will manage projects through the full development lifecycle, working closely with land acquisition, permitting, grid, engineering, and commercial teams to bring projects from greenfield identification through to ready-to-build status.

This is an excellent opportunity to join one of the world's leading renewable energy developers, backed by significant financial strength and a long-term commitment to the German energy transition.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the development of utility-scale Solar PV and BESS projects across Germany
• Identify and assess new development opportunities
• Coordinate land acquisition activities alongside internal and external stakeholders
• Manage permitting and approval processes
• Engage with municipalities, authorities, landowners, consultants, and grid operators
• Coordinate environmental, technical, and planning studies
• Monitor project risks and development budgets
• Support commercial negotiations and project optimisation
• Prepare projects for investment decisions and construction handover
• Contribute to market analysis and strategic development activities

Profile

• Several years of renewable energy project development experience in Germany
• Strong knowledge of German permitting and planning processes
• Experience developing utility-scale solar, BESS, or wind projects
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Strong stakeholder management and negotiation skills
• Commercially minded with excellent project management capabilities
• Fluent German and English
• Degree in Engineering, Geography, Environmental Sciences, Renewable Energy, Business, or similar

Why This Role?

• Join one of the most established renewable energy developers globally
• Strong financial backing
• Significant project pipeline across Germany
• Opportunity to influence development strategy and project origination
• Collaborative international environment
• Long-term career progression opportunities within a rapidly growing business

Apply below to learn more!