Head of Project Development

The Company is seeking a Head of Project Development to lead its German pipeline of utility-scale solar and battery storage projects, from initial site origination through to Ready-to-Build status. Responsibilities include securing land opportunities, overseeing feasibility, planning, permitting, environmental assessments, and grid connections, and maintaining a pipeline of bankable projects. The role also involves leading and developing the project team, coordinating internal specialists and external partners, and managing stakeholders such as landowners and local authorities. The successful candidate will assess project economics, budgets, risks, and investment opportunities, while helping shape and execute the German development strategy. Candidates should have significant renewable energy project development experience and a proven record of taking greenfield projects through the development lifecycle to Ready-to-Build. Strong knowledge of the German market, including planning regulations, permitting, and grid connection processes, is required, along with experience securing land rights and negotiating development agreements. The role calls for team leadership, commercial acumen, and strong stakeholder management and negotiation skills. An established network in the German renewable energy sector and fluent German with good English communication skills are required; experience across both utility-scale solar and battery storage is advantageous.