Equans Solar and Storage, a subsidiary of Equans, part of the Bouygues Group, is looking for its future: Site Manager / Civil Engineer  BESS – Battery Energy Storage Systems (m/f/d) - Full-time permanent position– Nationwide with the possibility to work from Munich

Join us in driving the energy transition

Are you interested in being part of an international team that tackles the challenges of the energy transition and helps shape it?

Company Overview

Bouygues Energies & Services, an Equans company and subsidiary of the French Bouygues Group, is a major player in the energy transition and the digital transformation of regions, industries, and buildings. The entire Bouygues Group, which employs approximately 200,000 people in more than 90 countries worldwide, is recognized as an international leader in sustainable construction.

Our EQUANS Solar & Storage business unit is a specialized division of Equans with over 10 years of experience. It is the strategic partner for integrated, efficient, and large-scale solutions for solar and energy storage projects. Our mission is to advance the energy transition and contribute to a low-carbon world by developing and integrating solar and energy storage solutions. We offer photovoltaic and hybrid solar power plants, energy storage systems, innovative projects, and B2B solutions in the field of solar energy.

With a presence in 15 countries and a team of 1,500 experts in solar energy and high-voltage systems, Equans Solar & Storage has delivered more than 6 GW of installed solar capacity, 550 MWh of battery storage, and 2 GW of operations and maintenance.

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Your main responsibilities:

•    Overall management and oversight of battery energy storage system (BESS) projects, from contract award through successful commissioning and handover to the client.

•    Responsibility for managing deadlines, costs, and resources, as well as ensuring that project objectives are met in terms of quality, budget, and schedule.

•    Overseeing and monitoring the development of project schedules, budgets, resource planning, and project forecasts.

•    Serving as the central point of contact for clients, authorities, suppliers, subcontractors, and other stakeholders throughout the various project phases.

•    Lead and coordinate interdisciplinary project teams from engineering, procurement, site management, and commissioning.

•    Ensure effective collaboration among all internal and external stakeholders, as well as the prompt escalation of critical project-related issues.

•    Take responsibility for quality management (QA/QC) within the project at all stages.

•    Promote and manage health, safety, and environmental (HSE) issues through a proactive safety culture within the project organization and on job sites.

•    Identify, assess, and manage project-related risks, as well as define and monitor appropriate corrective actions.

•    Manage change requests, opportunities, and claims in coordination with the relevant departments.

•    Ensuring compliance with contractual requirements as well as all applicable legal, regulatory, and technical provisions.

•    Monitoring project progress using defined key performance indicators (KPIs) and taking necessary action in the event of deviations.

•    Conduct regular project reviews and report to clients, management, and other stakeholders on the project’s progress, risks, opportunities, and financial performance.

•    Provide support during contract negotiations, the bidding process, and in calculating project costs during the bidding phase.

The profile we’re looking for:

•    Degree in electrical engineering, energy engineering, renewable energy, industrial engineering, or a related field.

•    Several years of experience managing complex energy infrastructure projects, ideally in the field of battery energy storage systems (BESS), substations, renewable energy, or EPC projects.

•    In-depth knowledge of electrical installations, grid connections, and battery energy storage systems.

•    Proven experience in managing schedules, costs, quality, and risks.

•    Experience leading interdisciplinary and international project teams.

•    Strong knowledge of quality assurance/quality control (QA/QC) as well as health, safety, and environment (HSE).

•    Proficiency in project management methods and tools such as MS Project, Primavera P6, or equivalent systems.

•    Experience in managing contracts, amendments, and claims is a plus.

•    Strong communication, negotiation, and leadership skills.

•    An analytical, structured, and solution-oriented approach.

•    Good knowledge of German and English, both spoken and written.

•    Project management certifications (e.g., PMP, IPMA, or PRINCE2) are a plus.

•    Willingness to travel for project-related business trips and site visits.

Our recruitment process

1. An initial conversation with the recruiter
2. One or two interviews with the hiring manager or relevant team lead
3. A final conversation may be held with an additional HR contact or a senior team member.

We’ll keep you informed every step of the way – our process is guided by transparency and care.

Our Commitment

At Equans, we believe in the value of diverse talent. This role is open to all candidates, including individuals with disabilities.

We are committed to fostering a culture of diversity, inclusion, and safety – key pillars of who we are as a company.