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Team Lead Project Development

Job description

​A growing renewable energy developer is looking for an experienced Project Development Team Lead to build and lead a regional project development team in North-East Germany. This role focuses on growing a pipeline of solar, wind and battery storage projects, managing development activities, and leading a team responsible for bringing projects from early-stage development through to Ready-to-Build.

Key Responsibilities

Team Leadership

  • Build and lead a regional project development team

  • Provide guidance and management to project developers and land acquisition specialists

  • Plan resources and manage the regional development pipeline

Project Development

  • Identify and evaluate new opportunities for solar PV, wind and/or battery storage projects

  • Lead the development of greenfield projects from site identification through to permitting

  • Prioritise project opportunities and support regional growth strategy

Land Acquisition

  • Oversee the identification and securing of suitable land for renewable projects

  • Negotiate and conclude land lease agreements with landowners

  • Work closely with land scouts, external partners and development partners

Permitting & Planning

  • Coordinate all permitting and planning processes until projects reach Ready-to-Build

  • Manage environmental studies, technical assessments and planning processes

  • Work with municipalities, authorities and planning bodies

Stakeholder Management

  • Build strong relationships with landowners, municipalities, grid operators and consultants

  • Represent the company in meetings with local authorities and public stakeholders

Grid Connection & Technical Development

  • Coordinate grid connection requests with network operators

  • Assess grid capacity and connection costs

  • Oversee technical studies related to grid integration

Project Management & Reporting

  • Manage project budgets and monitor project economics

  • Identify risks and track project progress

  • Report regularly to senior management on pipeline progress

Strategic Development

  • Support the creation of strategic partnerships and co-development opportunities

  • Contribute to market analysis and growth strategy within the German renewable energy market