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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 - 70k per year

Renewable Energy

Europe

Aachen, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany

Permanent

Hybrid

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Civil Engineer (Large-Scale Battery Energy Storage Projects)

The Company

Our client is a rapidly growing clean energy company pioneering large-scale Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) across Germany and Europe. Their technology plays a crucial role in stabilising the power grid and enabling the energy transition away from fossil fuels. With over 100 employees and ambitious expansion plans, they are scaling up multiple grid-scale storage projects (5–100 MW) using cutting-edge energy management and battery reuse technologies.

The Role

As a Civil Engineer, you’ll take responsibility for all construction-related aspects of large-scale battery storage projects — from planning through to commissioning. You’ll act as the client’s representative on-site, ensuring that construction phases are delivered safely, efficiently, and to the highest quality standards.

You’ll collaborate closely with project management, electrical engineering, and external design partners to bring technically complex, sustainable infrastructure projects to life.

Key Responsibilities

Act as site lead and client representative on grid-scale battery construction sites (5–100 MW).
Manage and oversee all phases of construction up to commissioning.
Coordinate all civil works — particularly underground and structural construction.
Conduct site audits, monitor contractors, and review & approve invoices (VOB/BGB).
Oversee acceptance procedures and ensure full compliance with safety and environmental standards.
Support with permit applications and approval processes.
Provide technical input for tenders and bid evaluations for construction services.
Liaise with planning offices, specialist designers, and public authorities.

Your Profile

Degree in Civil Engineering, Architecture, or a related discipline.
2+ years’ experience in construction management or project coordination.
Background in energy, infrastructure, or industrial construction preferred.
Strong understanding of German construction and contract law (VOB/A, VOB/B, BGB).
Familiarity with planning and permitting processes (BauGB, BImSchG, EnWG) advantageous.
Interest or basic understanding of electrical engineering or energy storage systems is a plus.
Confident communicator with the ability to manage contractors and external stakeholders.
Fluent in German, with good written and spoken English skills.

Why Apply?

Be part of a company shaping the future of renewable energy infrastructure in Germany.
Join a passionate, collaborative team with flat hierarchies and fast decision-making.
High degree of autonomy and ownership within projects.
Hybrid working setup with flexibility and 30 days of annual leave.
A mission-driven environment where your work directly contributes to the energy transition.

Interested?

If you’re ready to bring your construction expertise into the clean energy sector and want to contribute to one of Europe’s most exciting grid-scale battery initiatives, we’d love to hear from you.

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