Head of Project Development – Renewable Energy – Germany
Are you a Senior Project Developer in the German renewable energy market? Are you searching for autonomy at your next employer, and the license to make a real impact? Do you possess natural leadership qualities and a passion for driving high-performing project teams? If so, this could be the next role for you!...
The Company
A leading international IPP, up and coming in the German market, with a 1.5GW development pipeline in land secured/permitting across Wind, PV & BESS.
A recent significant investment into their renewable activities in Germany has created the need to appoint a Head of Project Development to drive the pipeline through permitting, to construction readiness in order to meet the businesses’ strategic objective of 1GW of installed capacity by 2030.
The Role
As Head of Project Development, duties include:
- Lead the complete project development strategy for a rapidly-scaling portfolio of utility-scale wind, PV & BESS projects across Germany
- Achieve 20% yearly growth in projects reaching advanced permitting
- Create innovative solutions to optimise project development processes, bringing your own vision and expertise to build something from the ground up
- Build and drive a high-performing team
- Support an extremely hands-on leadership team in driving the business’s success in becoming a German market leading within renewable project development
- Progression to European Development Director or similar within 2-3 years
The Person
The successful candidate will likely have the following:
- 7+ years in renewable energy project development in the German market
- A technical engineering background
- Natural leadership qualities and a passion for driving high-performing teams
- Fluency in German – Native or C1
The business is offering a unique opportunity to contribute significantly to the future of the renewable energy landscape in Germany. Your progression within the business will be limited only by your desire to succeed as there is a real opportunity to reach Development Director in 2-3 years.
For more information, please apply directly with your CV, and I’ll be in touch to arrange a confidential discussion.
Or contact me on charlie.wilson@hunterphilips.com.