About the Role
As a Lead Construction (m/f/d) – EMEA Region you will oversee the construction activities for Solar projects, including ground-mounted, tracker, floating PV, for BESS projects (Battery Energy Storage Systems), and for Wind projects across the EMEA region.
This role is open to experienced candidates on this role, ideally from our office in Munich, otherwise from within Germany.
About Us
BayWa r.e. Projects develops, invests in, and manages effective and sustainable wind and solar energy projects. As part of our dynamic growth, we are expanding our Engineering & Construction team.
What You Will Do
You will lead regional construction strategies across Wind, Solar, and BESS projects, ensuring alignment with corporate and functional goals
You will supervise the execution of construction activities across EMEA
You will act as the primary interface with Country Construction Leads to ensure consistency in execution, standards, and reporting
You will ensure alignment of construction practices across projects and countries, fostering standardization and scalability
You will monitor adherence to construction standards, HSEQ, and quality frameworks across the region
You will track regional construction KPIs and support continuous improvement initiatives
You will collaborate closely with the Team Lead On-site Construction to ensure seamless coordination between strategic planning and on-site execution
You will lead the resource planning and allocation of Construction Managers in collaboration with the Construction Management pool
You will take a hands-on approach to construction activities, with regular travel to construction sites expected
You will represent the Construction function in regional forums and project governance structures
What you’ll need to succeed
10+ years of experience in construction management or project execution in the renewable energy sector (Wind and Solar, BESS is advantageous)
An Engineering degree (Electrical, Civil) or equivalent knowledge is advantageous
Relevant work experience in managing international Construction sites, with a hands-on experience
Proven experience in regional or multi-country coordination roles
Strong understanding of construction execution, HSEQ, and quality management.
Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
Strategic mindset with the ability to drive alignment across diverse teams and geographies.
Assertive, communicative, and team-oriented with a structured approach to work
Fluency in English; additional regional languages are a plus
Willingness to travel extensively across the EMEA region
What’s in it for you?
Being part of a highly motivated ever-growing and multicultural team that drives forward the energy revolution
Innovative and fast-changing market and working environment
Mobile working
Flexible working hours
Modern office atmosphere
Company restaurant / Barista bar
Discounted Conditions Fitness
Discounted Online Shopping
Benefits can vary depending on the location and are not legally binding.
Contact
Julia Seres
BayWa r.e. est la maison des acteurs du changement. Nous repensons l’énergie – comment elle est produite, stockée et utilisée au mieux pour permettre la transition mondiale vers les énergies renouvelables, essentielle à l’avenir de notre planète. Chez BayWa r.e., nous impulsons le changement à l’échelle mondiale. Présents dans 30 pays, nous comptons déjà plus de 4 000 collaborateurs à travers le monde, travaillant en partenariat avec des entreprises locales pour façonner activement l’avenir du secteur de l’énergie.
Chez BayWa r.e., nous nous engageons pleinement à favoriser l’équité et l’inclusion et à encourager la diversité de tous·tes nos employé·e·s, qu’iels soient déjà en poste ou qu’iels nous rejoignent ! Tout le monde peut postuler peu importe le sexe, l’identité de genre, l’origine, la religion, le milieu social, culturel ou ethnique, l’orientation sexuelle, l’âge, l’incapacité physique ou mentale non disqualifiante, la grossesse, le statut d’ancien combattant ou tout autre statut couvert par la législation appropriée. Toutes les décisions liées au recrutement sont déterminées en fonction des besoins de l’entreprise, des exigences du poste et des qualifications. Nous nous engageons à être un employeur offrant l’égalité des chances pour tous·tes en fournissant un environnement inclusif exempt de discrimination ou de harcèlement.
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