Senior Site Manager chez 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:

• 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.

Your profile:

• Experience: minimum 5 years in the construction of renewable energy projects, with  a preference for 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 (Germany): 
  • SCC-Schulung für operativ tätige Führungskräfte
  • First aid certification
• User knowledge of all Microsoft Office Software (Outlook, Teams, Excel and Word).
• 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.

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!