Head of EngineeringLocation: GermanySalary: up to €130,000 + bonusAbout the CompanyOur client is a long-established international renewable energy group that has been developing, building, and operating photovoltaic and large-scale energy storage systems for over 20 years. Since 2020, the business has expanded into the development and implementation of utility-scale Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) from 10 MW upwards.Operating across Germany, Spain, and selected African countries, the company covers the entire value chain—from project development and EPC/EPCM delivery through to asset management and operations. With a strong reputation for quality, innovation, and long-term thinking, they are now looking to strengthen their technical leadership team as they embark on their next phase of international growth.The RoleAs Head of Engineering, you will take overall technical responsibility for the electrical engineering planning and implementation of large-scale BESS and utility-scale PV projects. You will: Define grid-connection concepts, medium/high-voltage systems and protection systems for major renewable projects.Develop and support SCADA architecture for monitoring, control and data evaluation.Evaluate and select key technical components (batteries, inverters, transformers, switchgear, etc.).Lead and further develop a team of 5–10 engineers, setting up efficient workflows and ensuring high-quality outputs.Define and oversee technical service scopes within EPC(EPCM) projects, including tenders, contract awards, and commissioning.Collaborate closely with internal teams such as project development, procurement, and operations.Operate in a fast-growing, innovation-driven environment with real opportunities to shape the company’s technical and strategic direction. What You Bring Degree in Electrical Engineering, Energy Technology or a related discipline.Minimum 10 years of professional experience delivering large-scale renewable energy projects—ideally PV and BESS.Strong expertise in grid integration, protection technology, SCADA systems and electrical plant design.Proven experience leading technical teams and establishing efficient engineering processes.Basic programming knowledge (Python, MATLAB, C++) and exposure to AI applications—particularly in defining use cases and efficient prompting.Fluent German (C1 level or native) and good English skills.A structured, proactive and solution-oriented approach to work. Why Apply Be a key decision-maker driving the technical and strategic development of large-scale renewable projects.Join an organisation with short decision-making paths and a culture that values innovation, ownership, and technical excellence.Apply your expertise to the practical implementation of the energy transition, using the latest technologies in automation and digitalisation.Work within a dynamic, entrepreneurial team that combines technical expertise with real commercial impact. What’s on Offer Competitive salary up to €130,000 + bonusA high-impact leadership role with international exposureThe opportunity to build and shape an engineering department with autonomy and influenceWork at the forefront of solar, storage, and grid-integration innovation

Project Development Manager (BESS) – ItaliaSede: Brescia, Italia (Lavoro ibrido) Retribuzione: €40.000 – €50.000 + bonus fino al 15%Unisciti a un IPP europeo in rapida crescita che guida la transizione solareUn produttore indipendente di energia (IPP) specializzato nel settore fotovoltaico, con operazioni attive in Italia, Francia, Grecia e nei Paesi Nordici. Supportato da un team di oltre 100 esperti del settore, vanta un solido portafoglio in fase di sviluppo e gestisce più di 50 impianti operativi in tutta Europa.Dopo un recente aumento di capitale multimilionario, l’azienda sta perseguendo una strategia di crescita ambiziosa con l’obiettivo di realizzare oltre 1.000 progetti rinnovabili entro il 2030. Per sostenere questa espansione, l’azienda è ora alla ricerca di un Project Development Manager (BESS) esperto da inserire nel team italiano.Il Project Development Manager sarà responsabile della gestione dei progetti di sistemi di accumulo energetico (BESS) dalla fase greenfield e di sviluppo iniziale fino allo stato di Ready-to-Build (RTB). Il ruolo richiede solide competenze tecniche, normative e finanziarie, oltre a eccellenti capacità di gestione degli stakeholder.Responsabilità principali Guidare lo sviluppo dei progetti BESS dalla fase greenfield fino alla RTB.Valutare la fattibilità dei progetti da un punto di vista tecnico, normativo e finanziario.Gestire i processi autorizzativi (inclusi PAS e Autorizzazione Unica) per progetti in media e alta tensione, in conformità con il Testo Unico.Coordinarsi con co-sviluppatori e team di ingegneria, verificando le ipotesi tecniche e garantendo la fattibilità dei progetti.Mantenere i rapporti con stakeholder esterni: autorità, gestori di rete, comuni e enti regolatori. Profilo del candidato Esperienza comprovata nella valutazione dei terreni, analisi dei vincoli e fattibilità tecnica dei siti.Ottima conoscenza delle procedure autorizzative italiane e capacità di gestire le relazioni con enti e autorità locali.Background tecnico o ingegneristico, con la capacità di comunicare efficacemente con co-sviluppatori e team di ingegneria.Italiano fluente, buon livello di inglese.

Senior Development Manager - Solar & BESS Projects London Office Location - Hybrid working pattern (3 days per week in office) Salary Depending on Candidate Experience: £80,000 - 90,000 + wider package Piper Maddox are partnered with an global industry leader in the renewable energy sector to grow their Project Development Capabilities in the UK. Our client has been at the forefront of the renewable energy for over a decade and have built up an excellent reputation as one of the largest and most successful players in the space. This company are a fully fledged Independent Power Producer who focus on the development and delivery of utility scale Solar and Battery Storage projects. They have an excellent multi-GW development pipeline of projects and submitted a large volume of projects into the Gate 2 process. They are in a position to now press on with their Greenfield development activity. They are looking to hire a Senior Development Manager to their team who will take on a mix of project focused and leadership responsibilities. Strong applicants for this role will have ~5 and above years of experience in the development of renewable energy schemes in the UK industry. In this role, you would be responsible for: > The management of utility scale developments through from inception to the RTB stage before handing over to the construction team. > Management and mentoring of more junior members of the development team, as well as coordination with other internal planning, grid, and engineering teams. > Leading on landowner negotiations including heads of terms, option to lease agreements, and land access rights, as well as maintaining landowner relationships through the project lifecycle. > Ensuring commercial viability of a project including managing budgets, financial models, and keeping projects running to agreed timelines. This role would be suitable for someone with a strong grounding in developing renewable energy projects, who also has some exposure to team management and is looking to join up with an industry leader who pair up a strong pipeline with excellent funding and stability. Additional skills that would be useful in this role would be pre-existing experience in NSIP scale developments, as well as an understanding of M&A transactions as this is an area that this company are exploring. Apply to learn more.