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Development Manager
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Renewable Energy
UK
London, Greater London, England
Permanent
Hybrid

Development Manager - Battery Energy Storage

 

London Office Location - German Project Experience Needed

 

Piper Maddox are excited to be collaborating with an international leader in the renewable energy sector to grow out their presence in Europe. Our client have a presence across multiple continents and focus on the development, construction, and eventual operation of large scale BESS assets.

 

Combining an excellent portfolio, and being backed by one of the most stable investment names in the industry makes this company an excellent proposition in the European renewable energy market, both in terms of upward trajectory as well as job security.

 

As a fully functioning Independent Power Producer, this company is also able to outline a demonstrable track record in the full project lifecycle from end to end, with projects ranging from early stage development, all the way through to a commercially operational asset.

 

With a cross-functional team across European markets, they are currently looking to hire a Development Manager who will be based in London but will be working on their Germany project portfolio. Prior experience or understanding of German projects would be preferable and fluent German language skills is essential.

 

In this role, you would be responsible for progressing BESS projects through various stages of development from origination, through permitting stages, and onwards to the RTB stage. In terms of prior technology, our client is happy to look at different backgrounds across wind, solar, battery storage etc.

 

In terms of experience level, this role would be applicable to candidates with 2+ years of project development experience. Our client have a strong culture of collaboration across international teams and are able to offer strong progression through the business where you can grow your skillset and influence over their pipeline.

 

If you are looking for a role in the London area and have prior experience in the German renewable energy market this would be a great role for you.

 

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