Project Development Manager (Germany)
<div class="show-more-less-html__markup show-more-less-html__markup--clamp-after-5 relative overflow-hidden"> <p>We’re building our Germany team from the ground up, and you’ll be one of our first colleagues in the country. You’ll also become part of a diverse and international team based in the UK and Poland, collaborating closely across functions and projects.</p><p>This is an exciting time for us, and we’re looking for Project Development Managers who would like to be part of this journey.</p><p><strong>What you’ll be doing:</strong></p><ul><li>Identify, originate, and progress renewable energy development opportunities across the German market, focusing on Solar PV, Onshore Wind, and Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS).</li><li>Lead site feasibility assessments, including desktop reviews and on-site evaluations, to assess technical, environmental, planning, and commercial viability of new opportunities.</li><li>Drive projects through the full development lifecycle, from early-stage origination and feasibility through permitting and consent, up to Ready-to-Build (RtB) status.</li><li>Build and maintain strong relationships with project developers, landowners, consultants, local authorities, grid operators (DNO/TSO), and regulatory bodies to support project development and investment activities.</li><li>Manage interfaces with statutory consultees, regulatory bodies, municipalities, and relevant agencies during planning and permitting processes.</li><li>Coordinate grid connection activities, including managing applications, reviewing technical requirements, and liaising with DNO/TSO to secure grid capacity and approvals.</li><li>Coordinate and manage key project inputs such as layouts, access routes, cable routing, noise studies, fire safety, and other technical documentation required to support planning applications.</li><li>Optimise preliminary project designs, including system sizing, technology selection, and equipment configuration, working closely with internal engineering and external technical consultants.</li><li>Work closely with internal procurement, commercial, engineering, financial, and legal teams who are based in the UK to support both development and investment decision-making.</li><li>Support M&A and investment teams in evaluating acquisition opportunities through technical and development due diligence, including reviewing survey outputs (e.g., geotechnical, flood risk, environmental, and noise studies).</li><li>Identify and establish joint development partnerships and collaborate with developers to advance projects through development milestones.</li><li>Support negotiations with landowners, developers, and stakeholders to secure land rights and development agreements where required.</li><li>Represent the company in industry meetings, stakeholder engagements, and negotiations across the German renewable energy market.</li><li>Monitor market developments, regulatory changes, and permitting requirements in Germany, sharing insights and contributing to development and investment strategy.</li><li>Contribute to a collaborative team environment by sharing lessons learned, market intelligence, and best practices across projects and regions.</li></ul><p><br/></p><p><strong>What we’re looking for:</strong></p><ul><li>4+ years of experience in renewable energy project development, preferably across Solar PV, Onshore Wind, and/or Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS).</li><li>Proven experience in developing renewable energy projects in Germany, with a strong understanding of local permitting, planning, and grid connection processes.</li><li>Demonstrated ability to manage projects through multiple development stages, from early feasibility through permitting and towards Ready-to-Build (RtB).</li><li>Strong knowledge of German regulatory frameworks, including permitting pathways, environmental requirements, and stakeholder engagement processes.</li><li>Experience working with grid operators (DNO/TSO) and managing grid connection applications and requirements.</li><li>Experience coordinating technical studies such as environmental assessments, noise studies, grid studies, and geotechnical investigations.</li><li>Familiarity with technical aspects of Solar, Wind, and BESS system design, including layouts, system sizing, and site optimisation.</li><li>Experience supporting due diligence processes for project acquisitions or investments is highly desirable.</li><li>Strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to build and maintain relationships with developers, landowners, consultants, local authorities, and regulators.</li><li>Excellent project management skills, including the ability to prioritise tasks, manage multiple projects, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.</li><li>Strong commercial awareness and understanding of project economics and development risks.</li><li>Fluency in German and English, both written and spoken, is essential.</li><li>Willingness to travel within Germany for site visits, stakeholder meetings, and project activities.</li><li>A valid driving licence is typically required for site-based development roles.</li></ul><p><br/></p><p><strong>Who we're:</strong></p><p>Gülermak Renewables is the renewable energy investment arm of Gülermak, a leading international infrastructure contractor with a 68-year track record of delivering complex projects to the highest standards of quality, ethics and execution.</p><p>Headquartered in London, the renewables business operates as an independently managed platform, focused on the UK and Europe, with core investments in solar, onshore wind and battery energy storage, and a forward-looking view on technologies shaping the future energy system. With strong financial backing and deep infrastructure expertise, we build, own and operate renewable assets that deliver stable long-term cash flows. Our portfolio has reached c.650 MW to date, with clear ambition and strong momentum to scale materially in the near term.</p><p>This role represents an exceptional opportunity to join a high-performing, entrepreneurial team comprising talented professionals with deep experience across renewables and infrastructure. You will have meaningful responsibility across the business, in a culture that rewards ownership, performance and merit.</p><p>Our recruitment partner, <strong>NES Fircroft, </strong>is helping us find our future colleagues. Please reach out to Sarah if you have any questions or queries.</p><p><strong>Sarah.Hutter@nesfircroft.com or +49 621 3703 1976</strong></p> </div>