(Senior) Project Manager BESS (f/m/d)

Job title: (Senior) Project Manager BESS (f/m/d)

Reference number: 38266

Locations: Darmstadt (This position can be based in any Arcadis office location in Germany, while the onsite projects will primarily be located in the Frankfurt and Rhine-Main area).

Working hours: Full-time

Arcadis is the world's leading company delivering sustainable design, engineering, and consultancy solutions for natural and built assets.

We are more than 36,000 people, in over 70 countries, dedicated to improving quality of life. Everyone has an important role to play. With the power of many curious minds, together we can solve the world's most complex challenges and deliver more impact together.

Role description:

For our Project Management Team Technology in the Places Business Unit, we are looking for a dedicated (Senior) Project Manager BESS (f/m/d) to support Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) and substations.

The position is located within our global Places business unit. Together with our customers around the world, we create, promote, and optimize intelligent, safe, and sustainable places where people live, work, learn, and succeed. Places influence people's quality of life-whether it's housing, shops, workplaces, schools, hospitals, businesses, research and development facilities, or data and distribution centers. People and communities thrive when their living, working, recreational, and play spaces are designed and operated to best meet their needs.

Role accountabilities:

As a Project Manager, you will coordinate and manage all permitting, construction application, and grid connection processes for Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) and substations. You will ensure timely and compliant fulfillment of all regulatory requirements and support project development from application submission through grid connection compatibility.

• Manage and coordinate permitting and construction application procedures for BESS and substation projects.
• Liaise with authorities, grid operators, and other stakeholders to ensure compliance with legal and technical requirements.
• Oversee grid connection conditions and accompany grid connection compatibility assessments.
• Monitor the entire process from application submission to approval and grid connection clearance.
• Support the preparation of application documents, technical reports, and compliance evidence.
• Collaborate closely with project developers, planners, and technical departments to integrate permitting requirements into project planning.
• Document and report on the status of permitting and grid connection activities.

Qualifications & Experience:

First and foremost, you share our passion for improving quality of life and for customer satisfaction. You take pride in the role you play in reshaping the world around you and understand the importance of teamwork. You are technically skilled, have relevant experience in managing building and infrastructure projects, and bring with you:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent qualification in Engineering (Electrical, Energy Technology, Civil Engineering) or related discipline.
• Some professional experience in permitting, grid connections, or construction applications, preferably in BESS, substations, or energy infrastructure.
• Basic knowledge of relevant legal frameworks, standards, and technical requirements in grid connection and permitting.
• Experience working with authorities and grid operators and understanding of grid connection processes.
• Structured, independent working style with strong organizational skills.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Proficient in MS Office; knowledge of specialized software is a plus.
• Good written and spoken German and English.
• Willingness to travel as required by project demands.

If you are enthusiastic about this position but do not meet all the requirements, you should apply anyway. We value diverse skills and experience, and maybe you are exactly the right person for our team.

Why Arcadis?

We can only achieve our goals when everyone is empowered to be their best. We believe everyone's contribution matters. It's why we are pioneering a skills-based approach, where you can harness your unique experience and expertise to carve your career path and maximize the impact we can make together.

You'll do meaningful work, and no matter what role, you'll be helping to deliver sustainable solutions for a more prosperous planet. Make your mark, on your career, your colleagues, your clients, your life and the world around you.

Together, we can create a lasting legacy.

Our Commitment to Equality, Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging

We want you to be able to bring your best self to work every day which is why equality and inclusion is at the forefront of all our activities. Our ambition is to be an employer of choice and provide a great place to work for all our people. We are an equal opportunity employer; women, minorities, and people with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply. We are dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in employment on any basis including race, caste, creed, colour, religion, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, and gender identity.

Join Arcadis. Create a Legacy.