Graduate Engineer - Germany

SSA Recruitment Mainland Europe; Lisboa; On-site; EUR 36,500 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Christmas bonus: 70% of one monthly salary

Single housing provided

Company car and fuel card

Annual leave: 24 days per year

Training and development opportunities

Job summary

SSA Recruitment Mainland Europe is seeking a Junior Construction Manager to support fibre optic civil works projects across Germany. This role involves project oversight, team leadership, and ensuring high-quality project delivery within an international environment.

The ideal candidate holds a relevant engineering degree and has previous on-site construction experience. The position offers a competitive annual salary of €36,500 to €45,000, plus benefits such as accommodation, a company car, and extensive training opportunities.

Qualifications

• Degree in a relevant engineering discipline.
• Previous on-site construction experience preferred.
• Strong leadership and organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Monitor site activities, schedules, and work coordination.
• Manage site crews of approximately 8 civil workers.
• Ensure timely and high-quality project delivery.
• Collaborate with telecom providers for proper documentation.
• Manage equipment and daily workforce deployment.
• Guarantee adherence to local permits and safety standards.
• Identify potential risks and manage resources efficiently.

Skills

Leadership qualities

Organisational skills

Proficiency with Microsoft Office

Education

Degree in Civil, Structural, Environmental, Electrical, Mechanical Engineering or related discipline

Job description

Our client is an established international contractor with a strong reputation in telecommunications and civil infrastructure across Europe. Active in 4 European locations, the company is recognised for long-term project delivery in energy, and utilities. With major ongoing works in Germany, they are seeking motivated engineers to strengthen their growing teams.

About this Opportunity

We are recruiting german speaking Junior Construction Managers (m/f/d) to support fibre optic civil works projects across Germany. Current projects are located in NRW (Düsseldorf, Essen) and Munich/Bavaria, with opportunities to rotate between projects after 3–4 months.

This role offers the chance to lead key infrastructure works within an international environment, contributing directly to Europe’s digital transformation.

Key Responsibilities

• Project oversight & planning – Monitor site activities, schedules, and work coordination.
• Team leadership – Manage site crews (approx. 8 civil workers).
• Execution excellence – Ensure timely, budget-compliant, and high-quality delivery.
• Coordination & reporting – Collaborate with telecom providers and ensure proper documentation.
• Material & logistics – Manage equipment, vehicles, and daily workforce deployment.
• Safety & compliance – Guarantee adherence to local permits and HSE standards.
• Risk & cost control – Identify potential risks and manage resources efficiently.

Annual Salary (gross)

• €36,500 – €45,000 (total - including monthly tax free allowance) + benefits
• Christmas bonus: 70% of one monthly salary (gross).
• Accommodation: Single housing provided (tax-free).
• Car & fuel card: Company car assigned to each engineer, including fuel.
• Flights: At least one return ticket provided per project; further travel support possible.
• Annual leave: 24 days per year (includes company shutdowns: 3 weeks in August, last week of December, 1st week of January).
• Training & development: Strong training culture, including Health & Safety certification and ongoing professional development.

Candidate Requirements

• Degree in Civil, , Structural, Environmental, Electrical, Mechanical Engineering or related discipline.
• Previous on-site construction experience preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
• Leadership qualities, organisational skills, and adaptability.