Wind and BESS Project Manager

Wind and BESS Project Manager - Fluent German and English 2 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants MET Group is an integrated European energy company, headquartered in Switzerland, with activities in natural gas and power, focused on multi-commodity wholesale, trading and sales, as well as energy infrastructure and industrial assets. The Green Assets Division's goal is to create a significant, transparent, financially sound green asset portfolio (consisting of solar PV and onshore wind power plants), resulting in positive shareholder return with reasonable risk profile via deep understanding of the energy markets. We are dedicated to develop and build a 2000+ MW – geographically and technologically diversified – green portfolio by 2026 in Europe. Job Description He/She will be responsible for supporting all Green operational matters in Switzerland, including a JV cooperation, driving growth and maximising profitability. Our new colleague will also drive and support the technical deliverables of renewable energy projects, composed of wind energy as well utility‑scale Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) projects, and provide coordination from project development, construction to putting the assets into operation. Coordinate wind energy and BESS projects from the investor’s side, in particular – oversee project timelines, budgets, resources, planning, licensing, construction and other technical work processes to ensure projects are completed on time in full, Focus mainly on projects in Switzerland (both in German and French speaking part), while – as per business needs - also being involved in selected German projects, Develop and maintain strategic relationships with key partners (partners, subcontractors, landowners, authorities, grid operators, associations etc.), Develop and implement strategies, generate potential investment and business development leads for renewables, particularly wind energy generation and BESS projects, including opportunities from the existing portfolio, e.g. selected site development (Arealentwicklung), enlargement projects and refurbishment/repowering projects to improve business efficiency, Identify potential risks to the partnership’s projects and develop strategies to mitigate them. This may involve assessing risks related to project development, construction, operations, market fluctuations, and regulatory changes, Ensure compliance with all applicable regulations, and stay on top of regulatory changes, Ensure the smooth and efficient operation and coordination with all involved internal teams and external partners, Report strategic matters of the partnership on a regular and ad hoc basis, in a timely and accurate manner to the Green Assets Management, Stay up to date related to advancements in wind energy, photovoltaic, BESS and any other related technologies and identify opportunities to leverage new innovations to improve efficiency and competitiveness, Availability to travel across Switzerland, Germany and Europe as necessary for the role. Qualifications Approximately 5 years of experience in renewables project development, particularly wind and BESS projects, and construction management in Western Europe, preferably (at least partially) in Switzerland, College/university degree in Engineering; an Architecture or Civil Engineering degree is an advantage and has affinity to commercial topics, Solid understanding of the technical and economic aspects of wind power plants and other renewable technologies, Fluent in English and German (preferably in a Swiss German dialect); any additional language knowledge, particularly French, is an advantage, We are looking for a dedicated, proactive new colleague with great leadership, problem‑solving, and stakeholder management skills. Additional Information What we can offer: International career opportunity, High degree of responsibility and independence, Competitive remuneration package, Participation in complex project tasks, Great atmosphere with a friendly and supportive international team. Seniority level Mid‑Senior level Employment type Full‑time Job function Business Development Industries Renewable Energy Semiconductor Manufacturing Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at MET Group by 2x #J-18808-Ljbffr