Project Manager (Freelance) – 60MW BESS Project

Location: Stuttgart, Germany
Contract Type: Freelance
Start Date: ASAP (November 2026 preferred)
Duration: 6 Months
Working Pattern: Predominantly Remote with Site Visits as Required

Overview

We are seeking an experienced Project Manager to support the early-stage development and delivery of a 60MW Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) project based in the Stuttgart region. This is an exciting opportunity to work on a major energy infrastructure project during the critical planning and development phases.

The successful candidate will play a key role in coordinating project activities, managing stakeholders, and ensuring the project progresses effectively through the early engineering, civil, and grid connection stages.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate project activities during the early planning and development phases.
• Manage project schedules, deliverables, risks, and stakeholder communications.
• Coordinate with engineering, civil, and grid connection teams to ensure project milestones are achieved.
• Liaise with utilities, grid operators, consultants, contractors, and regulatory bodies as required.
• Support permitting, planning, and grid connection activities.
• Monitor project progress and provide regular reporting to key stakeholders.
• Identify and mitigate project risks while driving efficient project execution.
• Attend site visits and stakeholder meetings as required throughout the project lifecycle.

Mandatory Requirements

• Fluent in German and English, both written and spoken.
• Native German speaker strongly preferred.
• Proven experience managing grid-related projects in Germany.
• Experience working on projects during the early planning and development stages.
• Strong background in civil engineering and grid connection activities.
• Previous experience within renewable energy, power infrastructure, BESS, transmission, distribution, or grid-connected projects.
• Must have the right to work in Germany (EU passport holder or German resident).
• Strong stakeholder management and project coordination skills.

Preferred Experience

• Previous experience on Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) projects.
• Familiarity with German utility and grid connection processes.
• Experience working with EPC contractors, DNOs/TSOs, and regulatory authorities.

Contract & Commercial Details

• Freelance Contract
• 6-month initial duration
• ASAP start available (November 2026 preferred)
• Client requires consultants to provide a single flat hourly rate for remote working.
• All approved travel and accommodation expenses for required site visits will be covered by the client.

Interested?

If you have a proven background in project management, civil works, and grid connection activities within the German energy sector and are available for a new freelance opportunity, we would be keen to hear from you.