Senior Civil Engineer
Thryve Talent ·www.thryvetalent.com
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Senior Civil Engineer– Battery Storage & Renewables
About the opportunity
A fast-growing Berlin-based company in the renewable energy space is hiring a Civil Engineer to take full ownership of permitting and construction for its battery energy storage (BESS) projects.
You’ll take each project from site selection through approval to a finished build, working closely with the commercial, technical and project teams.This is a hands-on role in a lean, entrepreneurial team. You’ll be the go-to person for everything construction-related, including authority communication, design documentation, external contractors and on-site delivery.
What you’ll do
- Check prospective sites for technical suitability, available space and planning-law constraints
- Provide technical input for internal decisions and help assess incoming client requests
- Prepare and submit planning and building applications for BESS sites, and be the main contact for local planning and building authorities
- Lead construction once projects are secured: coordinate contractors and keep work on time and on budget
- Produce and review site layouts and technical drawings, and help standardise layouts for battery installations
- Source, build and manage a network of civil works and installation contractors, and negotiate terms with them
What you’ll bring
- A degree in Civil Engineering, or Industrial Engineering with a construction focus (or equivalent)
- 2+ years of relevant experience, ideally in renewables or energy infrastructure
- Building submission authorisation (Bauvorlageberechtigung) is a strong plus, or a willingness to obtain it
- Confidence in reading, interpreting and producing site plans and technical drawings
- A self-starting attitude and comfort working across engineering, commercial and project management
- Fluent German, written and spoken (essential for dealing with authorities)
What’s on offer
- A competitive salary package
- A high-impact role in one of the fastest-growing segments of the energy market
- Real ownership and the freedom to shape how technical processes are built
- A collaborative, diverse team with flat structures and quick decisions
- Work that contributes directly to decarbonisation and the energy transition
- A modern office in central Berlin, plus a sports membership and regular team events
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Where is the Senior Civil Engineer job located?
The Senior Civil Engineer role with Thryve Talent is based in Berlin, DE.
Is the Senior Civil Engineer role full-time or contract?
This is a full time position at Thryve Talent.
What experience level is the Senior Civil Engineer role?
The Senior Civil Engineer position is aimed at senior-level candidates.
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