We ARE looking for a Project Manager to act as the senior Owner's Engineer representative for a 5-site BESS programme in Germany.

You will be the main client interface, responsible for stakeholder management, connection agreement negotiations, commercial/technical alignment, and ensuring cross-site consistency. You will represent our client in all high-level coordination meetings with the end-client, TSO/DSO, EPC contractor, and BESS supplier.

Tasks & Responsibilities:

Act as main point of contact for client, TSO/DSO, EPC, and all senior stakeholders.
Lead negotiations with Grid Operator on connection agreements, technical conditions, and compliance obligations.
Review and interpret grid connection requirements, interlocking, SCADA interfaces, protection philosophies, and metering.
Ensure alignment between EPC designs and TSO/DSO requirements across all five sites.
Oversee OE delivery across all sites: schedule recovery, risk escalation, NCRs, commissioning readiness.
Approve OE stance on major variations/claims before submission to client.

Requirements / Your Profile:

Mandatory: 10+ years in utility energy infrastructure; 5+ years as PM on EPC/OE projects.
Mandatory: Proven experience with grid-connected HV / BESS / substation projects.
Mandatory: Direct experience working with German TSOs/DSOs.
Mandatory: Bilingual (English + German) — required for meetings and minutes.
Deep technical understanding of HV/MV systems and German grid codes.
Strong contractual communication and negotiation skills.
Applicants must clearly state German TSO/DSO experience, BESS/substation PM experience, and language ability on CV (MANDATORY).

Location: clients office – Augsburg or Dresden
Contract type: Fixed-term employment (direct with client in Germany)
Working pattern: Monday – Friday, full-time
Duration: April 2026 – March 2028 (TBC again)

Project Manager - BESS