Senior Permitting Manager - Germany

A bit about FieldTo reach Net Zero, we need to solve big problems. Field will fund, build and run the renewable infrastructure we need to tackle these challenges. At Field, we will show that batteries are a totally viable part of our energy infrastructure - now, not in some distant future. With a strong financial foundation and an extensive portfolio of battery energy storage system (BESS) projects in Germany, the UK, Italy, and Spain, we are actively driving the energy transition. Our most recent fundraising secured a £200 million investment from CVC DIF to accelerate our international growth and build a global BESS portfolio.In Germany, we are expanding rapidly: Our first battery storage project of approximately 33 MWh is already live, with others to follow soon. Our goal is to establish a multi-GW pipeline of operational assets by 2030, strengthening the stability and flexibility of the German power grid.Our team brings together experts with experience in billion-dollar tech startups, building energy companies, and deep expertise in energy markets. We are a dynamic, curious, and entrepreneurial team determined to make battery storage a core pillar of the energy transition—not at some distant point in the future, but right now. Our long-term ambition is to become a leading clean energy player in Germany and Europe in the coming years, expanding our portfolio beyond battery storage.Your Mission You will become part of a growing team with the opportunity to make a significant impact on the energy transition. Your work will directly contribute to the development of a sustainable energy system – with a high degree of responsibility, opportunities for growth, and room for shaping the future.We are looking for a Senior Permitting Manager (Project Lead) that: Owns and delivers BESS projects from site acquisition through to ready-to-build (RTB), with full accountability for timeline, budget, and project outcomes.Takes responsibility for complex BESS projects and drive them to success—technically, commercially, and strategically.Shapes our key projects through detailed programmes and risk registers to keep delivery on track and risks under control.Acts as the single point of accountability for projects, leading cross-functional teams across grid, permitting, engineering, and finance.
Key Responsibilities
Your TasksThis is a broad and varied role with the opportunity to have massive impact. Key responsibilities including Project Ownership Full ownership of project timelines, budgets, and delivery milestonesLeading project governance, including internal reviews and decision-making processesProactively identifying risks and driving mitigation strategies Project Development & Management & DevelopmentIdentifying and evaluating potential sites for BESS projects ( e.g. grid analysis, site constraint analysis, legal framework & permissibility)Coordinating permitting procedures (e.g. environmental approvals, building permits, preliminary building requests, B-Plan procedures)Stakeholder ManagementLiaising with landowners, municipalities and authoritiesPresenting projects to investors, partners, and decision-makersCollaborating with internal teams (e.g. engineering, legal, finance) Documentation & ReportingMaintaining accurate project documentation and ensuring audit-readinessPreparing internal memos and project updates for senior managementBuilding and maintaining detailed project programmes to ensure on-time deliveryCreating and managing project risk registers to proactively identify, assess, and mitigate risksSupporting due diligence processes for external stakeholders and financiers Contract ManagementPreparing and reviewing contracts (lease agreements, cooperation contracts)Delivery FocusDriving projects towards RTB with clear milestone ownershipEnsuring readiness for procurement, financing and construction phases
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
The skills you’ll need Demonstrated experience in project development through the entire lifecycle of a project (ideally in renewables or storage)Strong project management and delivery mindset with proven ownership of complex projectsAbility to lead cross-functional teams and drive decision-making in uncertain environmentsExperience managing project timelines, budgets, and risk registersStrong knowledge of relevant regulations and markets in GermanyIndependent and structured working style with high attention to detailExcellent communication skills in German and EnglishAble to collaborate across disciplines and with multi-cultural, international teamsFamiliarity with construction permits,environmental impact assessments and the commissioning of required studies
Benefits
Package DetailsWe’re offering a competitive compensation package, including participation in our employee share scheme which rewards all employees for the growth of the business. You’ll be awarded shares when you join, which will vest over four years - and as the business grows in size and value, so will your shares!Other benefits includeUp to 10% company wide bonus based on company performance 30 days of annual leave + public holidays €2,000 annual learning & development budget to spend on whatever best supports your growth1 month a year ‘work from anywhere in the world’ policySpill: our mental health benefit allowing every Fielder access to equal and unrestricted therapy and resources Green leave: paid time off to do something good for the environmentBirthday carbon offset: a gift from Field to the world to celebrate your birthdayHybrid working (blend of home and office working to suit individual needs)Global gatherings with Summer and Winter away days Funded team fun with events like team lunches, after work socials and quarterly get togethers A great office space in Berlin-MitteWhy join us?Genuine impact: You will actually be building and operating the renewable infrastructure we need to reach net zero. This is not a green CSR initiative, but a company that is taking a leading role in building one of the critical solutions to a generational problem.Make things happen: We are still a relatively early stage company, and you will have significant accountability to make things happen from day one. You will have a lot of autonomy, will learn quickly, and be given a LOT of room to grow.Define a new industry: The energy market is in a paradigm shift right now, evolving at a breathtaking pace, and you will play a leading role in defining how that market evolves and innovates over the next few years. Exceptional team: We are an eclectic team with varied backgrounds. We have experience scaling billion dollar tech start-ups and building energy companies, as well as deep specialisms in the energy markets. You will learn from and work with a bunch of fun, curious, and entrepreneurial people who really want to make an impact. Our ValuesMove fast - We’re finishers. Doers. Pragmatists. We take responsibility. We see things through and we always deliver on our promises. We roll up our sleeves and get things done. FAST.Know your stuff - We’re curious and pride ourselves on always learning, adapting and improving. There are no stupid questions here. We’re self-starters. We’re all learning and growing, always. And we take accountability for our own growthDo it right - We do things the right way and never cut corners. We always put safety above profit. We carefully manage the impact of our work on local communities and the broader environment. We are intentional and act with integrity at all times.Work for the team - We are friendly and approachable. We make time for one another, we lean on each other. We learn from one another, and we value diversity of thought and experience so we learn faster and get betterEquality, Diversity & inclusionDiverse teams make better teams. Field is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment which is as representative as possible of our society. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, disability, gender expression, marriage/civil partnership status, pregnancy/maternity status, race, nationality, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. We published a blog discussing our findings and learnings from our first Equity, Diversity and Inclusion survey in March 2023 which you can read here. Still not convinced? See what our current team think about working here to find out why you should join us!

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