Senior Site Supervisor en Vattenfall

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.

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.

The 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.

The 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.

Your responsibilities:

• Review design drawings and subcontractor scope documents.
• Assist with site preparation.
• Supervise subcontractors and their site supervisors to ensure project requirements are met.
• Conduct safety inspections and ensure compliance with HSE regulations and the construction phase plan.
• Verify quality and quantity of deliveries according to contracts.
• Perform and digitally document quality control inspections.
• Update contractor punch lists with issues found.
• Maintain a daily site diary.
• Act as site manager and HSE lead on site in case of absence of the site manager.
• Collect data and photos for project reporting.
• Support during the warranty period.
• Carry out additional tasks as assigned by site or project managers.
• Use office tools and equipment proficiently.

Location

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

Your profile:

• Experience: minimum 1 year in the construction of renewable energy projects, with  a preference for photovoltaic or battery projects
• Academic: min. A-levels (Abitur) in electrical/civil or subsequent specialization in electrical/civil installation
• Skills in reading construction plans, drawings, and blueprints. 
• Self motivation and ability to work in a team
• Certificates related to Germany (please provide proof):
  • • SCC-Schulung für operativ tätige Führungskräfte or equivalent
    • First aid certification

• User knowledge of all Microsoft Office Software (Outlook, Teams, Excel and Word) 
• Language: Good knowledge of German (or commitment to learn) and English
• Valid driver's license
• Presence required on construction sites 
• No criminal record

Who You Are 

You are a motivated and adaptable team player who thrives in a dynamic and innovative work environment, even when tasks or expectations leave some room for interpretation. As a site supervisor, you support the site manager and handle day-to-day responsibilities on the construction site with a practical, hands-on approach. Your problem-solving abilities help you resolve challenges efficiently, always seeking guidance from senior colleagues when needed. Committed to sustainability and technical growth, you are eager to learn and develop your skills further. You value collaboration, communicate clearly, and work well with colleagues from a variety of backgrounds, contributing positively to the team and supporting project goals.

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 October 20, 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 [email protected].

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.

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.

We look forward to receiving your application!