Project Manager
<div class="show-more-less-html__markup show-more-less-html__markup--clamp-after-5 relative overflow-hidden"> <p>Key Takeaways</p><p> - Urgent Need: On Energy requires technical staff for its EPC management team to execute a 60 MW PV / 80 MWh BESS pipeline, as its small team of 4-5 technicians is at capacity.<br/> - Role Strategy: The company will pursue two hiring paths: a single, highly experienced generalist (100k+ salary) or multiple specialists (70-80k each) to fill three distinct functions: Grid Expert, Technical PM, and Site Manager.<br/> - Candidate Profile: The ideal candidate is a proactive problem-solver with deep technical expertise (PV, MV/HV electrical) who can work independently and deliver solutions.<br/> - Recruitment Terms: On Energy prefers a success-based (contingency) model. Darwin will send terms for a 25% fee and begin sourcing candidates immediately.</p><p>Hiring Need & Project Pipeline</p><p> - Problem: On Energy has a capacity shortage in its EPC management team, which oversees external EPCs for turnkey project sales.<br/> - Pipeline: A 60 MW PV / 80 MWh BESS portfolio across six projects is in progress, with two more planned to start this year.<br/> - Context: The company downsized its early-stage development team from ~45 to ~25 staff over the last 18 months, creating the current execution bottleneck as projects mature.</p><p>Role Definition & Hiring Strategy</p><p> - Core Functions: The hiring need covers three distinct areas:<br/> 1. Grid Expert: Specializes in MV/HV electrical systems and grid connection calculations.<br/> 2. Technical Project Manager: Oversees projects from RTB status, including technical negotiations with EPCs.<br/> 3. Senior Site Manager: Provides on-site oversight and quality control, acting as the client's representative.<br/> - Hiring Paths:<br/> - Path 1 (Generalist): A single, highly experienced individual covering all three functions.<br/> - Pro: One hire.<br/> - Con: High salary (100k+), rare profile, longer search.<br/> - Path 2 (Specialists): Multiple hires, each focused on one function.<br/> - Pro: Faster hiring, lower individual salaries (70-80k).<br/> - Con: Higher total cost, more hires to manage.<br/> - Decision: On Energy will pursue both paths, prioritizing speed.</p><p>Candidate Profile & Logistics</p><p> - Key Traits: Proactive problem-solver, technically deep, and able to work independently.<br/> - Experience: Must have PV and MV/HV electrical expertise. Wind experience is also acceptable.<br/> - Location: Hamburg or Dortmund office, with regular site travel and a few days per week of home office.<br/></p><p>Darwin Recruitment is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.</p> </div>