Technical Managing Director in Hamburg

Job Description

Job Advertisement: Technical Managing Director – Renewable Energy & Battery Storage

Overview

Our client is a UK-headquartered investor, developer, and operator of renewable energy and battery storage projects. Since 2008, they have been at the forefront of the energy transition, working across the full value chain—from site development and technical design to long-term operation. With teams in the UK, Italy, Germany, Spain, and Australia, they are driving innovation and sustainability in the energy sector. Their German portfolio currently comprises approximately 13.2 GWh of battery storage, with exciting growth opportunities in PV, hybrid, and hydrogen technologies.

As the Technical Managing Director, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the technical direction and success of their newly established German entity. This is a unique opportunity to lead a growing business, ensuring that every project is technically robust, grid-connectable, and commercially viable, while contributing to the company’s strategic growth and governance.

Responsibilities

• Technical Leadership: Oversee the technical direction, performance, and profitability of projects from early development to operational handover.
• Strategic Planning: Collaborate with the Managing Director and Board to shape the company’s strategy, business plan, and governance framework.
• Budget & Resource Management: Manage budgets and resources for the technical function, including suppliers and service providers.
• Compliance & Standards: Ensure compliance with grid connection, permitting, safety standards, and statutory requirements.
• Technical Oversight: Provide final sign-off on technical concepts, designs, and HV/MV grid connection plans.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Build and maintain strategic relationships with grid operators, authorities, EPC partners, and manufacturers. Represent the company to industry stakeholders and policymakers.
• Team Leadership: Build and lead the technical team, fostering a culture of excellence and innovation.
• Process Development: Establish technical standards, processes, and a robust risk and control framework.
• Investment & Innovation: Contribute to investment decisions, M&A activities, technical due diligence, and the evaluation of emerging technologies.

Qualifications

• A degree in Electrical Engineering, Energy Engineering, or a related field; a business qualification is advantageous.
• Extensive technical leadership experience in renewables, battery energy storage systems (BESS), grid integration, or grid technology, ideally at Head of, Director, or Managing Director level.
• In-depth knowledge of grid integration and technical connection requirements.
• Proven experience working with grid operators, authorities, EPCs, and manufacturers at a decision-making level.
• Demonstrated ability to lead teams and manage budgets, with a track record of building and scaling technical teams.
• Strong commercial acumen, with experience in P&L or business case responsibility.
• Willingness to take on a statutory Geschäftsführer appointment.
• Fluency in German and English, with a readiness to travel, particularly to London.

Day-to-Day

• Lead the technical function, ensuring all projects meet technical, regulatory, and commercial standards.
• Collaborate with the Managing Director and Board to refine business strategies and operational plans.
• Engage with grid operators, authorities, and industry stakeholders to secure project approvals and partnerships.
• Oversee the development and implementation of technical designs and grid connection concepts.
• Manage and mentor the technical team, fostering a high-performance culture.
• Monitor compliance with safety, permitting, and technical standards, ensuring all statutory obligations are met.
• Evaluate new technologies and contribute to investment decisions to drive innovation and growth.

What’s on Offer

• Competitive Managing Director-level compensation package, including fixed and variable components.
• Additional benefits such as bike leasing, Wellpass, and the Deutschlandticket.
• Opportunity to take entrepreneurial ownership from the company’s inception.
• Flat hierarchy with direct access to the shareholder and Board.
• Flexible working hours and remote work options.
• A central office location in Hamburg, near the main station.
• Long-term career prospects within an international, growth-oriented organization.

How to Apply

This is a confidential search led by Thembi Veto, Senior Recruitment Consultant for Grid Connection and Power Systems at Enemix. For a discreet conversation, please get in touch directly.

📧 Thembi.veto@enemixgroup.com
📞 +49 30 1663 6321