Senior Project Manager – Onshore Wind

Role: Senior Project Manager – Onshore Wind Location: Bavaria – Remote

 

The Client

 

This developer is one of the most active mid-sized IPPs in Germany, with a sharp focus on quality, technical independence, and building strong local partnerships. They’ve recently secured over €300 million in new project financing and are now scaling their construction capabilities across Germany.

 

Staff retention sits above 85%, and nearly 60% of employees have earned a promotion within their first 18 months. Their teams operate with autonomy, clear project ownership, and minimal bureaucracy — making it a perfect fit for experienced project managers who want to step into broader responsibility.

 

With 1GW of projects in active development and construction, this is a growth role in a business that’s delivering at pace.

 

The Role

 

As a Senior Project Manager, you’ll oversee the execution of multi-turbine onshore wind projects from handover to COD. You’ll work closely with technical, legal, and permitting teams, and be trusted to lead your projects with autonomy. This role offers future progression into project leadership or program management roles.

 

Key Responsibilities

 

· Lead construction-phase activities across sites

· Manage timelines, budgets, and stakeholder coordination

· Oversee tendering and contracting with EPC and BoP providers

· Resolve site-level issues and lead contractor negotiations

· Report to internal steering and external authorities

 

What You’ll Need

 

· 5+ years in onshore wind project execution

· Fluent German (C1) and good written communication

· Proven track record managing €10M+ construction budgets

· Engineering or related degree

· Southern Germany-based

 

Why Join?

 

· Project ownership with high autonomy

· Strong in-house teams and local subcontractor network

· Mid-size firm with flat hierarchies

· Defined route into project or regional leadership

 

If you'd like to be considered or want more information, send your CV or questions to callum.earnshaw@hunterphilips.com.