At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage high-voltage overhead line construction projects and coordinate teams for successful delivery.
- Company: Leading engineering consultancy driving Germany's energy transition.
- Benefits: Up to €110,000 salary, 50% remote work, 30 days leave, and unlimited paid overtime.
- Other info: Long-term career development opportunities in a dynamic and impactful environment.
- Why this job: Play a key role in major energy infrastructure projects and shape the future of power transmission.
- Qualifications: Degree in Engineering and experience in managing overhead line projects.
We are supporting a leading engineering consultancy delivering major energy infrastructure projects across Germany. As part of continued growth within the power transmission sector, we are looking for an experienced Project Manager with a background in overhead line construction to support large-scale high-voltage grid expansion projects. This is an opportunity to play a key role in Germany's energy transition, managing complex transmission infrastructure projects from planning through to execution.
The Role
- As Project Manager for Overhead Line Construction, you will take ownership of projects within the high-voltage transmission sector, coordinating internal teams, contractors, authorities and clients.
- Key responsibilities include:
- Independent project management of overhead line construction projects
- Management of project objectives including cost, schedule and quality
- Coordination of multidisciplinary engineering and construction teams
- Management of contractors and external partners
- Supporting approval processes and stakeholder coordination
- Monitoring project progress and identifying risks
- Supporting contract, claims and change management processes
- Representing the client throughout project delivery
What We’re Looking For
- Degree or technical qualification in Electrical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Construction or a related field
- Experience managing overhead line, transmission line or grid infrastructure projects
- Strong understanding of high-voltage infrastructure (110kV-380kV)
- Experience coordinating contractors, suppliers and project stakeholders
- Knowledge of construction processes, approvals and project controls
- Strong communication skills with the ability to manage complex projects
- Experience with overhead line design tools such as PLS-CADD, AutoCAD, MicroStation or similar would be advantageous.
What’s On Offer
- Salary up to €110,000
- 50% remote working
- 30 days annual leave
- 15% employer pension contribution
- Unlimited paid overtime
- Option to take overtime as Time Off In Lieu (TOIL)
- Long-term career development opportunities
- Opportunity to work on major German grid expansion projects
If you have experience delivering high-voltage overhead line projects and are looking for your next challenge, please get in touch for a confidential discussion.
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