Project Manager (Freelance) – BESS Project, Brandenburg, Germany
Location: Brandenburg, Germany
Start Date: November / December 2026
Contract Length: 12 Months
Contract Type: Freelance
Working Pattern: Predominantly remote with site visits as required by the project
Overview
We are seeking an experienced Project Manager to support the delivery of a major Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) project in Brandenburg, Germany. This is an excellent opportunity to join a large-scale energy infrastructure project and play a key role in overseeing project execution, stakeholder management, and successful delivery.
The position offers a flexible working arrangement, with most work carried out remotely while maintaining a presence on site when project demands require.
Responsibilities
- Lead and coordinate project activities throughout the project lifecycle
- Manage project schedules, budgets, risks, and key deliverables
- Act as the primary interface between clients, contractors, suppliers, and other project stakeholders
- Ensure compliance with German regulatory requirements and project standards
- Monitor project progress and provide regular reporting to senior stakeholders
- Coordinate multidisciplinary project teams to achieve project objectives
- Support contract management and oversee contractor performance
- Facilitate project meetings and drive resolution of technical and commercial issues
- Ensure project delivery is aligned with health, safety, quality, and environmental requirements
Requirements
- Fluent in German and English (written and spoken)
- Proven experience managing large-scale energy infrastructure projects in Germany
- Experience within BESS projects is highly desirable
- Candidates with experience in other energy sectors, including renewables, power generation, transmission, distribution, or grid infrastructure, will also be considered
- Strong stakeholder management and project coordination skills
- Ability and willingness to travel to site in Brandenburg as required
- Valid right to work in Germany, including:
- German residents, or
- EU passport holders with the right to work in Germany
- Freelance/contracting experience is advantageous
Contract Details
- Position: Project Manager
- Industry: Energy / BESS
- Location: Brandenburg, Germany
- Start: November / December 2026
- Duration: 12 Months
- Contract Type: Freelance
- Work Arrangement: Mostly remote with site attendance as required
This opportunity would suit a Project Manager with a strong background in delivering complex energy projects in Germany who is looking to support a high-profile BESS development through a critical phase of delivery.