Senior Site Manager

Vattenfall; Hamburg; Vor Ort; EUR 70.000 - 90.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading energy company is seeking a Senior Site Manager for renewable energy project construction. The role involves overseeing subcontractors, ensuring site safety, and managing project resources effectively. Ideal candidates have extensive experience in solar or battery project management and strong problem-solving skills. Applicants must be fluent in English and German, with a commitment to sustainability and quality. This position is based in Hamburg with requirements for travel across various project sites.

Leistungen

Good remuneration

Challenging international work environment

Personal and professional development opportunities

Qualifikationen

• Minimum 5 years in renewable energy project construction, ideally photovoltaic or battery projects.
• Proven experience as Construction Site Manager or similar role in the photovoltaic/BESS sector.
• In-depth knowledge of construction processes, safety standards, and techniques.

Aufgaben

• Oversee and coordinate subcontractors and site supervisors.
• Conduct regular site inspections to address safety.
• Monitor daily construction activities, resources, and budgets.

Kenntnisse

Leadership

Communication

Decision-making

Team management

Problem-solving

Ausbildung

A-levels (Abitur)

Specialization in electrical/civil installation

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Jobbeschreibung

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Business Area Wind is responsible for Vattenfall’s Onshore and Offshore Wind as well as other non-hydro Renewable activities like solar PV and batteries. Today we develop, construct and operate wind generation in Sweden, Denmark, Germany, the Netherlands and the UK. In addition, we have a clear strategy to develop our solar PV and battery operations further.

Business Unit Solar & Batteries (BU SoBa) is part of Vattenfall’s Business Area Wind, responsible for all large‑scale solar PV and battery storage development across Germany, Sweden, the Netherlands and the UK. BU SoBa operates along the full value chain – from early‑stage development and financing to construction and operations – with the clear ambition to grow a profitable and scalable solar & storage portfolio as a cornerstone of a future‑proof energy system.

Development and Construction department plays a pivotal role within Vattenfall’s Business Area Wind by overseeing the finalisation of the business case and construction of renewable energy projects, namely solar PV and battery storage initiatives including typically high voltage substations. By managing projects from early development through to operations, our team ensures the successful execution of Vattenfall’s renewable energy strategy.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and coordinate subcontractors and site supervisors.
• Monitor daily construction activities, resources, schedules, and site budgets.
• Conduct regular site inspections to address safety and hazards.
• Work closely with project managers, engineers, and stakeholders to resolve issues.
• Maintain accurate documentation, including photos, logs, reports, and quality records.
• Review project progress and change order requests from subcontractors.
• Contribute to regular status, progress, and risk reports.
• Provide workable technical solutions to the project team.
• Track and ensure rectification of defects.
• Enforce site policies and regulations for safety and productivity.
• Lead site teams, promoting teamwork and accountability.
• Hold overall HSE responsibility on site.
• Use office tools and equipment as needed.

Location

Office: Hamburg or Berlin. The work shall be performed mainly from the construction sites.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years in the construction of renewable energy projects, preferably photovoltaic or battery projects, ideally with an electrical background.
• Academic: min. A‑levels (Abitur) in electrical/civil or subsequent specialization in electrical/civil installation.
• Proven experience (min. 2 years) as a Construction Site Manager or similar role in the photovoltaic/BESS sector.
• In‑depth knowledge of construction processes, techniques, materials, and safety standards.
• Strong leadership and decision‑making skills with the ability to manage and motivate teams effectively.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to interact with diverse teams, subcontractors, and stakeholders.
• Self‑motivation and ability to work in a team.
• Process oriented and structured way of working.
• Proficiency in reading construction plans, drawings and blueprints.
• Proficient in all Microsoft Office Software (Outlook, Teams, Sharepoint, Excel and Word).
• Certificates: SCC‑Schulung für operativ tätige Führungskräfte, First aid certification.
• Language: good knowledge of English and German are required.
• Valid driver's license and willingness to work on various project sites.
• No criminal record.

Who You Are

You are a seasoned and collaborative site manager, adept at leading construction projects in an innovative and fast‑paced environment. Your extensive experience enables you to navigate complexity and ambiguity with strategic problem‑solving skills, consistently delivering practical solutions that ensure the successful completion of projects. Driven by a commitment to sustainability and technical excellence, you oversee site operations with a focus on safety, quality, and efficiency.

Additional Information

Our offer

We offer good remuneration, a challenging and international work environment and the possibility to work with some of the best in the field. You will be working in interdisciplinary teams and you can always count on support from committed colleagues as ‘Ask and Share’ concept is essential for the way we work. We offer attractive employment conditions and opportunities for personal and professional development.

More Information

We welcome your application in English no later than December 18, 2025. We kindly request that you do not send applications by any means other than via our website as we cannot guarantee that we will be able to process applications that are not made via our website.

For more information about the recruitment process, you are welcome to contact Recruiter Sandra Domschke via mail [e-mail].

EEO Statement

At Vattenfall, we are convinced that diversity contributes to building a more profitable and attractive company and we strive to be a role model regarding diversity. Vattenfall works actively for all employees to have the same opportunities and rights irrespective of sex, disability, nationality, ethnic and social background, religion and beliefs, age or sexual orientation and identity.

Security Screening

The security of Vattenfall and its employees is essential. For that reason, a pre‑employment screening will be part of your recruitment process. The screening is based on the role you will fulfill within Vattenfall. The screening will be performed by a third party, DISA.

Closing

We look forward to receiving your application!

Company Description

Vattenfall is a European energy company with approximately 21 000 employees. For more than 100 years we have electrified industries, supplied energy to people’s homes and modernized our way of living through innovation and cooperation. Our mission is clear: fossil freedom. To reach this ambitious goal, we are looking for talented individuals who combine personal drive with strong team spirit and a passion for contributing to a meaningful corporate mission.