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Civil Engineer (BESS) - Germany
€70k - 90k per year + Bonus
Energy Storage
Europe
Hamburg, Germany
Permanent
Hybrid

 Civil Construction Supervisor (BESS / Energy Storage EPC)

 

Dusseldorf | Site-Based

Utility-Scale Battery Energy Storage Projects

 

Our client is a rapidly growing international energy storage developer and EPC contractor delivering large-scale Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) projects across Europe. They are seeking an experiencedCivil Construction Supervisorto oversee on-site civil works during the construction of utility-scale energy storage facilities.

 

Key Responsibilities

  • Supervise and oversee all civil construction activities on utility-scale BESS projects, ensuring works are delivered safely, on schedule, and to the required quality standards.
  • Manage and coordinate civil subcontractors on site, monitoring workmanship, compliance, and construction progress.
  • Review and approve construction methodologies, inspection plans, and quality documentation related to civil works.
  • Conduct inspections and acceptance of foundations, earthworks, concrete structures, drainage systems, and other civil infrastructure.
  • Identify and mitigate construction, quality, and safety risks, ensuring corrective actions are implemented and closed out effectively.
  • Coordinate interfaces between civil, electrical, and commissioning teams to support efficient project execution.
  • Support project handover activities, punch-list management, and final acceptance processes.
  • Maintain accurate site documentation, including inspection reports, quality records, construction logs, and photographic evidence.
  • Ensure all activities comply with local regulations, industry standards, and project HSE requirements.

 

Requirements

  • Fluent German and professional English communication skills.
  • Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
  • Minimum 3 years' experience supervising civil construction works on renewable energy, power generation, utility, or infrastructure projects.
  • Experience with BESS, solar PV, substations, grid infrastructure, or other energy projects is highly desirable.
  • Strong understanding of civil construction methods, quality control processes, and site safety management.
  • Proven ability to manage subcontractors and coordinate multiple stakeholders on active construction sites.
  • Comfortable working in a site-based environment and travelling to project locations as required.
  • European project experience is advantageous.

 

What's on Offer

  • Opportunity to work on some of Europe's most significant energy storage projects.
  • Join a fast-growing international organisation at the forefront of the energy transition.
  • Long-term project pipeline with significant career development opportunities.
  • Collaborative, international working environment.

Interested in learning more? Apply directly or contact me for a confidential discussion.

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