Senior FID Optimisation Manager

Job Ref: HP-2775

Berlin, Germany
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Onshore Wind

Are you an experienced wind energy professional ready to take ownership of project optimisation for a fast-growing renewable energy platform in Germany?

 

The Company: A well-funded renewable energy platform backed by major investors, focused on acquiring, optimising, and repowering onshore wind projects across Germany. With over €2bn committed, the business is scaling rapidly and playing a key role in the energy transition.

 

The Role: Seeking a Project Optimisation / Pre-FID professional to support investment decisions.

• Optimise and evaluate wind projects ahead of FID.

• Challenge assumptions across yield, turbine selection, layout, CAPEX, and OPEX.

• Work across technical and commercial teams to build a clear investment case.

• Prepare materials for investment committee discussions.

• Identify opportunities to improve project value before investment.

 

The Person:

• Experience in wind energy (development, optimisation, OEM, or investment).

• Strong understanding of project design, yield, and turbines.

• Exposure to pre-FID, due diligence, or investment processes.

• Able to work across teams and influence stakeholders.

• Clear and structured communicator.

 

If you’re interested in a role where you can materially impact how wind projects are evaluated and approved before investment, apply today.

Isabella Monteiro
Isabella Monteiro

Principal Recruitment Consultant

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