Job Location: Belgium

Desired start date: September 2025

BACKGROUND TO AUKERA

Aukera is a leading pan-European renewable energy developer and Independent Power Producer (IPP), dedicated to accelerating the energy transition across the continent. Headquartered in Belgium, with offices in Brussels, Bucharest, London, Edinburgh, Rome, and Berlin, we manage a diversified pipeline of over 15 GW in onshore wind, solar, and battery energy storage system (BESS) projects.

We pride ourselves on our values and our collaborative, supportive working environment. Our team is friendly, caring, highly professional, and deeply committed to making a real impact on the planet. As a rapidly growing company, we seek high performers from all backgrounds who are self-motivated, take ownership, and are passionate about driving improvements. We value diversity and are proud to have an international team representing 14 nationalities, with around 30% female employees. At Aukera, mutual respect and effective collaboration are at the heart of everything we do.

THE ROLE

The main purpose of the role is to manage Battery Energy Storage (BESS) projects from ready-to-build to construction and completion in Belgium. 

The first project will be a 170MW / 400MWh transmission connected BESS in the Walloon region of Belgium. It is at ready-to-build phase and is currently going through an accelerated financing process, with a target commissioning date of June 2027.

RESPONSIBILITIES

End to End Project Implementation

• Managing RTB BESS projects to successful completion of construction
• Supporting early stage development projects from a construction perspective. 
• Ensuring all projects are built safely and in accordance with Aukera and Country’s Health and Safety requirements
• Work with procurement team to select the optimum EPC and ICP contractor from RFP to contractual negotiations and final selection
• Managing critical interfaces between EPC contractors focusing on the inside-the-fence element and the grid connection element as well as that between the TSO and the grid connection EP
• Ensuring all projects comply with the requirements of the applicable permits and contracts
• Coordinating IAC, PAC and FAC processes
• Supervising the process of commissioning and integration of the Route-to-market provider’s systems
• Coordinating the handover of the commissioned project to the Asset Management and O&M teams

• Working with experienced teams in the country and at corporate level to ensure high quality and timely delivery
• Working with the Technical team at corporate level to improve procedures and specifications
• Reporting to internal and external stakeholders
• Securing strong cooperation between both business development and asset management departments.

Project & Process Management

• Setting up and delivery of good practice PM systems and controls
• Preparing budgets and time schedules for the project and ensuring the project is built in accordance with them

EXPERIENCE & SKILLS

Energy Industry Experience

• Essential
  • At least 8 years of project management in the energy & construction industry in Belgium (or Western Europe)
  • A successful track record in end to end project delivery and stakeholder management
  • A strong relationship with EPCs (inside-the-fence and grid connection)
  • Knowledge and understanding of the constraints affecting energy projects in Belgium and Western Europe, particularly when it comes to the delivery of the grid connection
• Ideally / Nice to Have:
  • Renewables experience
  • Previous roles at either an EPC, TSO/DNO, IPP or a developer/IPP similar to Aukera
  • Strong relationship with the TSO and DNOs on different levels, design and construction

Project Management Skills & Experience 

• Project Management experience in energy projects (ideally renewables) connected to both MV and HV networks - essential
• Knowledge of fundamental project management systems, local procedures and regulations in the construction industry
• Experience managing multiple stakeholders based in different locations
• Highly process and detail oriented, allowing for change and flexibility
• Experience using Project Management Software & tools such as MS Project and the Microsoft Office suite to manage projects efficiently

Business & Language Skills

• A highly effective team leader who can motivate and inspire their team - essential 
• A confident communicator, able to tailor their communications to different audiences and to deliver verbal and written reports clearly and effectively with good presentation skills
• Professional and diligent manner with a flexible attitude tailored to problem solving
• A natural problem solver
• A Professional level of English (both spoken and written) 
• A Professional level of either French or Dutch, with a conversational level in the other 
• Full driving license

Education & Qualifications

• A degree qualified engineer