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Job description
Our German Development Department is looking for a Project Development Manager. Reporting to the Regional Director - Hamburg, you will be in charge of the development of a portfolio of battery storage projects and in future other technologies such as wind and solar, from identifying the site to securing the land and the permits until construction starts.
The main tasks include:
- Identify new greenfield opportunities for battery storage projects;
- Identify suitable land, approach land owners, negotiate and sign land lease agreements. Also source and manage land agents, and land consultants;
- Managing the development of projects in all the aspects with various local stakeholders;
- Launch monitoring studies;
- Coordinate all the parties involved in the projects (consultants, advisors, local authorities, grid companies, suppliers, etc.);
- Liaise with spatial planners, technical and environmental experts and prepare all permitting applications;
- Manage the permitting process with the relevant authorities;
- Lead the submission of offers in the case of public or private tenders;
- Manage pre-construction tasks closely with risk assessments, procurement tender preparation, support to EPC negotiations and draft of technical and commercial appendices.
Profile
- Master's degree in engineering, business administration, geography or related studies with specialization in renewable energy, environment or project management;
- 2 to 8 years of work experience with similar tasks; experience with project management in renewable projects or telecom, power lines, or other public or private infrastructures will be a key differentiator in the process;
- Strong motivation to work in a complex environment : you are organized, open-minded and able to work independently; you are capable of working on several projects in parallel;
- Solid analytical skills, strong adaptability, efficiency;
- Social skills, excellent oral and written expression;
- Integrity, ethical standards and sound judgement;
- Leadership and team spirit;
- Intellectual curiosity, passion and self-motivation;
- Fluent in German and English;
- Driving license (frequent travelling will be required).
We value diversity
Our complex projects benefit greatly from the input of people with a wide range of backgrounds, views, and skills. We welcome applications from anyone who shares our values and feels they could help us accelerate the energy transition.
Typical pay for similar roles
Estimate€41,850–68,750 annually
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About this role
Posted
2 Sep 2026
Updated
2 Sep 2026
Job type
Full time
Workplace
On-site
Sectors
Working hours
UTC+02:00
Experience
2 to 8 years
About Neoen
Company Overview
Name
Neoen, a subsidiary of Brookfield since April 2025
HeadquartersParis, France
Founded2008
SizeApproximately 460 employees as of the end of 2024 and consolidated revenue of €533.1 million in 2024 (source: neoen.com)
What They Do
Neoen is a renewable energy producer and project developer based in Paris, specializing in solar, onshore wind, and battery storage. The company develops, finances, builds, and operates large-scale power plants, delivering clean, competitive local energy (source: neoen.com). In 2024, its revenue was split 39% solar, 43% wind, and 18% storage, highlighting the growing importance of battery systems in its business model (source: wikipedia.org). Neoen stands out with its extensive portfolio of operational and under-construction assets totaling 8.9 GW at the end of 2024, along with a secured pipeline of 10.8 GW, and a global portfolio reaching 31.4 GW excluding early-stage projects (source: neoen.com). Its technology includes long-duration batteries and grid-forming systems deployed in key markets such as Australia, France, Germany, Canada, and Ireland (source: neoen.com).
Projects and References
Among Neoen's flagship projects is the Western Downs Green Power Hub in Queensland, Australia, featuring a 460 MWp solar plant and an initial battery phase of 270 MW / 540 MWh (source: australia.neoen.com). The Hornsdale Power Reserve site in South Australia is renowned for its 150 MW / 193.5 MWh battery, noted for its rapid commissioning (source: australia.neoen.com). In France, Neoen operates the 300 MWp Cestas solar plant, while in Finland, the Mutkalampi wind farm reaches 404 MW (source: neoen.com). The Collie Battery in Western Australia, with 560 MW / 2,240 MWh, is one of the world’s largest large-scale storage systems (source: neoen.com). In 2024-2025, Neoen advanced several major projects, including the second phase of Collie Battery (341 MW / 1,363 MWh), the second phase of Western Downs Battery (270 MW / 540 MWh), the Arneburg battery in Germany (45 MW / 90 MWh), the Breizh Big Battery in France (92 MW / 183 MWh), and the Ballinknockane solar plant in Ireland (79 MWp) (source: neoen.com). In Ontario, Neoen secured a 380 MW capacity contract for the Tara battery, and in Ireland, it won 170 MWp in the RESS 4 tender, including the 141 MWp Garr solar project (source: neoen.com). In Australia, the company recently commissioned the first phase of Western Downs Battery in June 2025, the second phase of Collie Battery in July 2025, as well as the commissioning phase of the 350 MW Culcairn solar plant in New South Wales (source: cefc.com.au).
Recent News
A major governance change at Neoen occurred in April 2025 with Brookfield’s acquisition of control, turning the company into a private entity (source: careers.neoen.com). In 2025 and 2026, Neoen continued expanding its battery and hybrid assets, notably with phases 2 and 3 of Western Downs Battery in Queensland, the first 6-hour battery at Muchea, the Arneburg battery in Germany, and the 412 MW Goyder South wind farm in South Australia (source: neoen.com). In 2024, the company won nearly 500 MW of solar and wind projects in French government tenders and confirmed its ambition to exceed €700 million in adjusted EBITDA in 2025 (source: neoen.com).
Working at Neoen
Neoen employs around 460 people from 52 different nationalities, with 35.4% women and an average age of 35, reflecting an international and dynamic organization (source: neoen.com). Open positions include talent acquisition roles, with departments spanning human resources, finance, development, engineering, operations, legal, and project management, highlighting a comprehensive structure focused on portfolio execution and growth (source: careers.neoen.com). The company culture values diversity, performance, and an open, fair recruitment process (source: neoen.com). The Paris headquarters, located at 22 Rue Bayard, is a key recruitment hub, while the team is spread across about fifteen countries, demonstrating a coordinated international organization (source: careers.neoen.com).
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