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11 Mar 2025

Our parent company, LHi Group, releases the 2024 Impact & Sustainability Report

At Piper Maddox, we are proud to be part of LHi Group, a global specialist in talent solutions, and even prouder to share that our parent company has just released its first-ever Impact & Sustainability Report, an exciting milestone that reflects our collective commitment to a more sustainable future. A Year of Progress: Sustainability and Social Responsibility in 2024 For those of us working in clean energy and clean tech recruitment, sustainability is more than just a corporate initiative, it’s at the heart of everything we do. That’s why LHi’s 2024 Impact & Sustainability Report is particularly meaningful. It showcases the group’s outstanding achievements across environmental, social, and governance (ESG) commitments, diversity and inclusion efforts, and responsible business growth. Key highlights from the report include: Record-breaking fundraising efforts: LHi Group raised an incredible £26,894 for charitable causes, reinforcing our culture of giving back and driving social impact. Strengthening diversity & inclusion: LHi-IN, our dedicated DEI initiative, expanded to include eight thriving communities, providing a platform for employees to engage, learn, and drive meaningful change. A focus on sustainability: LHi continues to integrate ESG into business decisions, from internal policies to industry partnerships, ensuring we contribute to a cleaner, greener future. Empowering women in leadership: The launch of the Women’s Sales Board marked a major step toward achieving 50/50 gender representation in leadership within five years. Technology-driven impact: AI-powered recruitment solutions enhance our ability to connect top talent with organisations making a difference in clean energy and beyond. What this means for Clean Energy talent solutions For us at Piper Maddox, this report reaffirms our mission: To power the clean energy transition by connecting the best talent with the companies leading the charge. With LHi doubling down on ESG commitments and sustainable recruitment, we are better positioned than ever to support clients and candidates who share our passion for a net-zero future. As we step into 2025, we are excited to align with LHi’s key strategic goals: Expanding sustainable recruitment practices to ensure we place candidates in roles that drive real environmental impact. Enhancing AI-driven hiring solutions to streamline the recruitment process and deliver even greater value to clients and candidates. Growing our presence in high-demand clean energy and clean tech markets, particularly in North America, where investment in renewables and grid transformation is accelerating. Looking Ahead The release of LHi Group’s Impact Report is more than just a reflection on the past, it’s a commitment to the future. At Piper Maddox, we are proud to be part of an organisation that prioritises sustainability, DEI, and responsible business practices. We invite our clients, candidates, and industry partners to explore the full LHi Group Impact & Sustainability Report.

Civil Engineer (BESS)

€60k - 80k per year

Energy Storage

Europe

Würzburg, Bayern, Germany

Permanent

Hybrid

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Job Title: Civil Engineer (Renewable Energy Projects)

Salary: Up To €80,000

About the Role

We are seeking a motivated Civil Engineer to join a fast-growing renewable energy business. This is a hands-on role suited for someone with a strong civil engineering background who is eager to contribute across the full development lifecycle, supporting projects through to the Ready-to-Build (RTB) stage and to provide technical support during construction.

You will work closely with internal teams, external partners, and local authorities to ensure infrastructure and permitting requirements are met, while providing practical engineering input into project design and planning.

Key Responsibilities

Support the development of renewable energy projects from planning through RTB stage.
Review and interpret German building permits; manage the permitting process.
Provide civil engineering expertise on infrastructure elements such as access roads, groundworks, and foundations.
Collaborate with subcontractors, engineering partners, and landowners to ensure designs are practical and constructible.
Engage with local authorities and other stakeholders to ensure compliance and approvals.
Contribute to project documentation, planning, and reporting as required.

Requirements

Degree in Civil Engineering or related field.
2–4 years’ professional experience in civil engineering, planning, or infrastructure projects (roads, highways, groundworks, or similar).
Strong understanding of German permitting processes; able to read, interpret, and apply permit requirements.
Practical experience from construction projects is a strong advantage.
Fluent German (essential) and good communication skills for liaising with authorities and stakeholders.
Self-motivated, flexible, and comfortable working in a start-up environment with broad responsibilities.

What’s on Offer

Opportunity to play a key role in building renewable energy projects from the ground up.
Collaborative, family-oriented culture in a dynamic and fast-growing company.

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