Head of Project Development - PV & BESS - Dortmund, Germany (hybrid)
We’re seeking an entrepreneurial Head of Development to take charge of day-to-day operations and drive project development across North & Eastern Germany.
An established, fast-growing renewable energy developer with a strong foothold in Germany’s solar and storage market. Backed by long-term investment and a strong development pipeline of around 2GW of clean energy projects, including 400MW already at advanced RTB status. T hey specialise in delivering large-scale, community-supported solar and battery storage assets.
Operating with a lean, highly professional team, they focus on quality, transparency, and long-term value creation.
As Head of Project Development, you will play a central role in shaping and delivering large-scale Solar PV and Battery Energy Storage (BESS) projects across Germany, with a particular emphasis on northern and eastern regions.
Lead and mentor a development team (Project Developers + GIS expertise).
Take a hands-on role in identifying, assessing, and progressing new Solar PV and BESS sites.
Oversee project financials including budgets, forecasts, invoicing, and internal reporting processes.
Support ongoing improvement of internal development procedures and quality standards.
Lead key negotiations, contribute to financing activities, and support investor-facing project requirements.
Guarantee compliance with regulatory, environmental, and technical standards across all projects.
5+ years of professional experience, with at least 3 years in renewable energy project development (Solar PV strongly preferred).
~ formal line management is advantageous but not essential.
~ Strong capability in project budgeting, forecasting, and structured reporting.
~ Full professional fluency in German and English.