Head of BESS (m/w/d)

I’m currently supporting a renewable energy developer backed by a major pan-European infrastructure investor, active across multiple European markets and scaling a strong solar and battery storage pipeline. 

They are looking for a Head of BESS to lead the battery storage strategy in Germany and turn 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 reporting directly to the CEO.

Your 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 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

Your profile

• 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