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Country Manager
£130k - 150k per year
Renewable Energy
Europe
Berlin, Germany
Permanent
Hybrid

Country Manager – Germany | Renewable Energy Development

 

An established European renewable energy development platform, supported by long-term investment, is appointing a Country Manager for Germany to lead and scale its national project development activities.

 

This is a senior leadership role with full responsibility for building and managing the German development organisation and delivering utility-scale solar PV, battery storage, and hybrid projects through to ready-to-build stage.

 

Key focus areas:

  • Lead and grow the German development team
  • Drive site acquisition, land securing, and project development
  • Oversee permitting, planning, and grid connection processes
  • Build strong relationships with municipalities, authorities, and partners
  • Manage budgets, development strategy, and stakeholder engagement
  • Support project financing and asset sale processes

Experience required:

  • Senior experience in renewable energy project development in Germany
  • Proven leadership at country or regional level
  • Strong understanding of German planning and grid connection frameworks
  • Established industry network
  • Fluent German & English

Why consider this role?

  • Country-level ownership with real strategic influence
  • Long-term platform with a clear growth strategy
  • Competitive senior compensation + bonus + long-term incentives
  • Hybrid working across major German hubs
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