Project Development Manager - Germany

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Project Development Manager - Germany

Taylor Hopkinson are proudly partnered with our internationally leading client who are searching for a Renewable Energy Project Development Manager to join the team and lead activities across Germany.

Job Details

• Post date27 May, 2026

• CountryGermany

• SectorSolar PV

• Contact email[email protected]

• Job ID 288014

The role combines technical, commercial, regulatory and stakeholder-management responsibilities and requires strong understanding of the German renewable energy market, planning and permitting framework, grid connection processes, land securing and project economics

Role

• Lead development of utility-scale Solar PV, Wind and BESS projects throughout all development stages until RTB and start of construction.
• Maintain complete project documentation and development trackers.
• Prepare regular management reports, project status updates and risk assessments.
• Identify and assess greenfield and brownfield development opportunities across Germany.
• Support project acquisition and co-development opportunities.
• Conduct preliminary feasibility studies and project yield assessments.
• Identify and approach landowners, municipalities and local stakeholders.
• Maintain long-term relationships with landowners and local communities.
• Lead and coordinate all permitting activities required for project realisation in Germany.
• Coordinate grid connection strategy for Solar, Wind and BESS projects.
• Manage communication and negotiations with DSOs and TSOs and external advisers.
• Serve as primary interface with municipalities, local authorities, landowners, grid operators and local communities,
• Coordinate and manage technical concept development for Solar PV plants, onshore wind farms, standalone BESS, hybrid renewable systems and substations and grid infrastructure.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, Renewable Energy, Environmental Sciences, Economics or similar
• Proven experience in utility-scale Solar PV, Wind and/or BESS development in Germany
• Experience with TSO-level grid connections (110 kV / 220 kV / 380 kV).
• Experience supporting project financing and M&A processes.
• Strong understanding of German permitting framework, grid connection procedures, municipal planning processes and renewable energy market structure.
• Experience managing external consultants and stakeholders.
• Strong commercial and negotiation capabilities.
• Fluent German and English (written and spoken)

Key Contact

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