Project Manager Substations

Project Manager – Substations

About Our Client

My client is a fast-growing, institutionally backed independent power producer (IPP), developing, financing, constructing and operating renewable energy and battery storage assets across Europe. Built on the discipline of institutional capital and the pace of a founder-led team, the business is on track to reach approximately 7 GW of renewable energy and battery storage assets in operation, construction and at right-to-build by 2028.

Germany is one of the company's most important markets. The business is delivering a growing portfolio of solar and battery storage projects, underpinned by strategic grid infrastructure and its own substation capability, a model that sets it apart from single-project developers.

Why This Role Exists

The business is in the design phase of a flagship 1 GW BESS power plant at 380kV, including a substation with 4 x 300 MVA transformers and a COD of 2028. Alongside this, the team is progressing a wider pipeline of grid infrastructure projects. This role has been created to lead substation delivery on this scale, while also taking on responsibility for a small team of dedicated engineers.

The Opportunity

This is a chance to take ownership of one of the most significant BESS grid connection projects in the German market, working for a business with genuine institutional backing and a rapidly scaling portfolio. The role carries responsibility beyond German borders, and includes direct people leadership, making it a strong next step for someone ready to combine deep technical delivery with team development.

What You'll Do

• Lead substation project delivery for a 1 GW BESS power plant at 380kV, including a 4 x 300.MVA transformer substation, through to COD 2028
• Manage delivery across a wider portfolio of projects, with responsibility not limited to Germany.
• Lead and develop a small team of dedicated engineers.
• Act as a key point of contact for grid connection and substation matters, working closely with the Head of Grid..
• Support coordination with TSOs and other grid stakeholders through project design and delivery.

What We're Looking For

• Fluent German.
• High voltage substation experience at 110kV and above.
• Direct experience working with or alongside TSOs.
• Project management experience within substations, grid connections or high voltage infrastructure.
• Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent qualification.
• Experience in planning and delivery of high-voltage or substation infrastructure projects.
• Strong understanding of primary, secondary, and protection systems.
• Familiarity with German and European technical standards in the power sector.
• Experience working in multidisciplinary engineering environments.
• Ability to manage complex technical interfaces across project stakeholders.
• Strong communication skills in German and English.
• Structured, solution-oriented engineering mindset with a holistic system view.

Preferred Experience

• Prior experience managing or mentoring engineers.
• Exposure to BESS, solar or hybrid renewable energy projects.

What's On Offer

Base salary of EUR 100,000–140,000, dependent on experience. Further benefits to be confirmed.

Why Join

This is an opportunity to take ownership of a landmark project in Germany's energy transition, within a business with the institutional backing to deliver at scale and the entrepreneurial pace to move quickly. For someone with strong substation and TSO experience who is ready to step into leadership, this role offers both technical scope and genuine career progression.