TenneT is growing to achieve its strategic goals: We’re tackling the transformation of the energy sector. We’re driving the energy transition! Join us—with a job that truly makes a difference! We’re looking for a passionate Lead for Permitting and Environmental Planning (m/f/d) in Bayreuth—maybe that’s you?
The Build AC department implements AC construction projects in geographically organized regions. It provides project management and engineering services in areas such as construction, permitting, right-of-way, and logistics. It also supports these efforts with quality and document management as well as project warehousing. The unit coordinates regional and national activities with stakeholders and defines clear performance targets and OKRs to implement strategic goals in AC grid expansion.
TenneT Germany is the largest transmission system operator in Germany. The company operates critical infrastructure that ensures access to a reliable and affordable electricity supply. TenneT Germany is one of the largest investors in onshore and offshore power grids in Germany. Located at the heart of the Northwestern European energy hub, TenneT Germany connects: North and South. Offshore and onshore. Germany and Europe. With over 5,000 employees, the company builds, operates, and maintains Germany’s largest transmission grid, which spans over 14,700 km and connects more than one-third of the European Union’s total offshore wind capacity. The integration of the North Sea—one of the world’s largest sources of renewable energy—plays a central role in this. Our growth is driven by rapidly increasing electricity demand, which requires a flexible and expanding grid architecture.
Your responsibilities:
- As a disciplinary manager, you will systematically develop your team and be responsible for the recruitment, onboarding, and training of new employees
- Together with project managers, you ensure forward-looking staffing and resource planning and promote the cross-functional exchange of knowledge and experience
- You serve as the central point of contact with other project disciplines and oversee the further development and implementation of guidelines and processes
- Through clear guidance, the promotion of performance, collaboration, and a safety culture, as well as your expert advice on complex permitting and environmental issues, you will make a significant contribution to the project’s success
Your Profile:
- You stand out for having a bachelor’s or master’s degree in environmental, urban, or landscape planning; civil or electrical engineering; or a comparable field, as well as extensive experience in the planning and permitting of linear and infrastructure projects
- In addition, you bring expertise in the planning of nature conservation measures
- You have in-depth knowledge of the relevant standards and legal requirements in the permitting and environmental sectors and, ideally, demonstrate strong experience in project management , complemented by IPMA Level D certification
- With your strong communication skills in German and English , you successfully lead interdisciplinary teams—even remotely—motivate employees, and foster a high-performing and respectful team culture
Benefits:
- Flexibility
- We are family-friendly and down-to-earth
- We put people first: Through our external partners, you’ll have access to support services for different stages of life—for example, regarding childcare, household services, or balancing caregiving with work
- A 37-hour workweek with flexible hours, a flex-time account, the option to work from home, and 30 days of vacation per year (plus New Year’s Eve and Christmas Eve off) allow you to tailor your work schedule to your individual needs
- Details
- Attractive compensation & benefits
- Attractive compensation: The salary is based on a collective bargaining agreement and includes a Christmas bonus, a 14th month’s salary, various bonus payments, capital-forming benefits, and a company pension plan
- A JobRad under the deferred compensation plan can be used as an alternative to commuting to work and as a health promotion measure
- Personal Development
- Recharge your energy, promote your health—not just with nice words, but with concrete benefits: You can expect a variety of in-house courses, cost-sharing for sports facilities, counseling services, and health checkups by on-site company physicians
- Our company cafeterias contribute to a healthy and varied diet
- Modern
- Work Environment
- Modern work environment
- Campus-style work environment: Modern equipment, ergonomic workstations, and an open-office layout make it easier for you to collaborate across teams on-site
- To help ensure a healthy work environment even when working from home, we provide financial support for your office equipment
As a signatory to the Diversity Charter, we at TenneT are convinced that only by drawing on diverse perspectives and experiences can we drive the energy transition forward in an innovative way. We therefore welcome all applicants—regardless of gender identity, religion, sexual orientation, ethnic background, disability, or age. TenneT aims to increase the proportion of women in positions where they are underrepresented and therefore expressly encourages qualified women to apply. We also welcome applications from people who are not German citizens.
We welcome applications from people with disabilities. If you mention your disability (including severe disability) in your application, we will forward your application to our representative for employees with severe disabilities so that they can assist with your application in accordance with Section 178 of SGB IX.