Senior Project Manager (Freelance) – 350MW BESS Project
Location: Dortmund, Germany
Contract Type: Freelance / Self-Employed
Start Date: ASAP
Contract Length: Initial 6-month contract with potential extension up to 12 months
Project: 350MW Battery Energy Storage System (BESS)
Overview
We are seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to support the delivery of a large-scale 350MW Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) project based in Dortmund, Germany. This is an urgent requirement, and we are looking for a candidate who can mobilise at short notice and take ownership of a high-profile renewable energy project during a critical delivery phase.
The successful candidate will be responsible for coordinating project activities, managing stakeholders, driving programme milestones, and ensuring the project is delivered safely, on time, and within budget.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the execution and delivery of a utility-scale renewable energy project.
- Manage project schedules, budgets, risks, and reporting.
- Coordinate and oversee multiple stakeholders including EPC contractors, consultants, clients, and local authorities.
- Ensure compliance with project objectives, contractual obligations, and regulatory requirements.
- Monitor project progress and implement corrective actions where required.
- Facilitate project meetings and provide regular updates to senior management.
- Support contract management, procurement activities, and change control processes.
- Promote a strong safety culture throughout all project phases.
Requirements
- Demonstrable experience delivering large-scale renewable energy, infrastructure, or power projects.
- BESS experience preferred; candidates from other renewable energy sectors will be considered.
- Experience supporting projects through early-stage development, planning, and execution phases.
- Proven track record managing international subcontractors and cross-border project teams.
- Fluent German and English.
- Available within 2 weeks.
- EU passport holder or German resident with the right to work.
- Strong stakeholder management and project leadership capabilities.
Availability
This opportunity is highly urgent. Whilst full-time availability is strongly preferred, the client is willing to consider candidates with part-time availability initially, provided they can transition to full-time involvement following the Christmas period.