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