Project Director - HVDC - Germany

Hunter Philips Executive Search; Berlin; On-site; EUR 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Hunter Philips Executive Search is seeking a Project Director - HVDC to oversee offshore wind EPC contracts across Europe. The role requires strong leadership and extensive experience managing large, multi-disciplinary teams.

You will work with executive leadership, develop safety plans, and drive delivery of projects up to £2B, while coordinating with contractors across Germany and the wider region. Fluency in English and professional German, plus a track record of delivering complex

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Electrical or Mechanical.
• Experience leading a large (£500M+) project cradle to grave (offshore wind, civil, rail).
• Manages 15+ direct reports; fluent English and professional German.

Responsibilities

• Oversee development, construction and delivery of megaproject up to £2B.
• Lead project organisation including Project Managers, Site Managers and Engineering Managers.
• Support contract negotiations and sub-contractor selection.
• Develop and implement site safety, risk assessments and methods.
• Lead and manage sub-contractors and report to executive leadership.

Skills

Project leadership

Team management

Contract negotiation

Risk management

Education

Bachelors in Civil Engineering

Job description

Do you have experience overseeing large HVDC projects from cradle to grave? Are you an organised professional with excellent project and team management skills? If so, please read on...

The Company

A leading Renewable Energy organisation with a significant pipeline of offshore projects to build across the German/European region. The recent announcement of contracts has lead to further expansion and investment to grow their team with the organisation looking to secure a Project Director - HVDC to oversee the offshore wind EPC contracts of one of their exciting offshore assignments.

The Role

• Oversee the development, construction and delivery of a Megaproject worth up to £2B
• Lead and manage the project organisation including Project managers, Site Managers and Engineering Managers
• Support negotiation of contracts and choose sub - contractors
• Develop and implement safety of sites and workers including risk assessments and method statements
• Lead and manage sub-contractors
• Prepare and provide site progress reports and reporting to executive leadership (Vice President)

The Person

• Bachelors degree in Civil Engineering / Electrical / Mechanical
• Experience overseeing a large project (£500M+) from cradle to grave - Offshore Wind Energy, Civil, Rail etc
• Prior management of 15+ direct reports
• Fluent in English (verbal and written) & Professional/Advanced German

This unique role is a fantastic opportunity to make a name for yourself in the world of renewables at a pioneering organisation within this space. If you meet the criteria above and have the drive and ambition to lead a large project in the UK/European region,