Head of Department

<p><strong>Head of Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS)</strong></p><p><strong>Location:</strong> North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany (Hybrid)</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Overview</strong></p><p><br></p><p>An established renewable energy developer is looking to appoint a <strong>Head of BESS</strong> to lead the development and scale-up of its energy storage platform across Germany.</p><p><br></p><p>This is a high-impact role with full ownership of <strong>strategy, pipeline, and execution</strong>, playing a central part in integrating storage into an existing solar portfolio and shaping the company’s next phase of growth.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><p><br></p><ul><li>Define and drive the <strong>BESS strategy and market approach</strong></li><li>Build and deliver a <strong>pipeline of standalone and co-located storage projects</strong></li><li>Lead key development activities including <strong>grid, permitting, and project structuring</strong></li><li>Own <strong>commercial strategy</strong>, including route-to-market and trading partnerships</li><li>Set direction on <strong>technology, suppliers, and system design</strong></li><li>Support <strong>investment decisions and project financing</strong></li><li>Establish and lead a <strong>dedicated BESS function</strong></li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>Candidate Profile</strong></p><p><br></p><ul><li>10+ years’ experience across energy, with exposure to <strong>BESS or flexibility markets</strong></li><li>Background in <strong>project development, IPP, utility, or trading environments</strong></li><li>Strong grasp of <strong>storage economics, grid infrastructure, and energy markets</strong></li><li>Proven commercial capability: <strong>modelling, structuring, negotiation</strong></li><li>Comfortable operating at both <strong>strategic and hands-on levels</strong></li><li>Fluent English; German advantageous</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>Success Metrics</strong></p><p><br></p><ul><li>Delivery of a <strong>scalable BESS pipeline (MW / MWh)</strong></li><li>Projects progressing to <strong>FID and execution</strong></li><li>Establishment of a <strong>commercially viable storage portfolio</strong></li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>Why This Role</strong></p><p><br></p><ul><li>Opportunity to <strong>build and shape a core business line from an early stage</strong></li><li>Direct influence on company strategy and investment decisions</li><li>A key position at the intersection of <strong>renewables, flexibility, and power markets</strong></li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>Apply below</strong>, or reach me via: louis.main@g2recruitment.com</p>