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Head of Grid / Leiter Netzanschluss für erneuerbare Energien
€100k - 140k per year + bonus
Renewable Energy
Europe
Berlin, Germany
Permanent
Hybrid

An established and rapidly growing energy infrastructure developer is expanding its German project delivery team and is looking to appoint an experienced Head of Grid or Grid Connection Manager.

 

The business is active in the development and delivery of large-scale battery energy storage systems (BESS) and has a significant portfolio of projects progressing across Germany. With strong financial backing and a growing development pipeline, the company is entering an exciting phase of expansion and is investing in experienced project delivery professionals.

 

This is an opportunity to join a growing organisation where you will have genuine responsibility for the delivery of large-scale, grid-connected energy storage projects up to 300 MW!

 

Job Title:Head of Grid

Salary: €100, 000 - €140, 000 + Bonus

Location: North Germany- Hybrid

 

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead the German grid connection strategy across Harmony's BESS portfolio.
  • Manage relationships with TSOs, DSOs and grid stakeholders.
  • Oversee grid connection applications, studies, offers, agreements and milestones.
  • Provide strategic input into site selection and project development.
  • Lead and develop the German grid team.
  • Manage external grid consultants and technical advisors.
  • Identify grid constraints, risks and opportunities across the portfolio.
  • Support commercial, technical and investment decisions.
  • Ensure projects meet relevant German grid codes and technical requirements.
  • Work closely with development, engineering, project management and commercial teams.

 

Candidate Profile

  • Significant experience in German grid connections, ideally within BESS, renewables or power infrastructure.
  • Strong understanding of the German electricity network and TSO/DSO processes.
  • Experience managing grid connection projects and external stakeholders.
  • Strong technical and commercial understanding.
  • Leadership experience and the ability to build a growing team.
  • Fluent German and strong English.

 

What's on Offer

  • Join a rapidly growing energy infrastructure business with a substantial pipeline of large-scale battery storage projects across Europe, offering the opportunity to work on technically complex projects that are shaping the future of the energy system.
  • Be part of a major growth phase in Germany, with significant investment in new projects and team expansion. You'll have the opportunity to take real ownership and help shape the grid strategy and delivery of a growing portfolio.
  • Combine entrepreneurial culture with strong financial backing, giving you the pace, autonomy and visibility of a specialist energy business alongside the resources and stability of a well-established European energy group.

 

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