HVDC Senior Site Manager – Construction Manager (Greifswald)

About the role

We are seeking an experienced Construction Manager to lead the on‑shore HVDC converter station project in Greifswald, Germany. The role is a 15‑month fixed‑term assignment, fully site‑based, acting as the primary customer contact and overseeing all construction activities.

Key responsibilities

• Coordinate mobilization of personnel, site establishment and logistics.
• Plan and ensure compliance with health, safety, environmental and regulatory requirements.
• Lead civil and installation subcontractors, managing day‑to‑day site activities.
• Direct multidisciplinary on‑site teams covering HSE, quality and discipline‑specific managers.
• Serve as main point of contact for the client and chair construction coordination meetings.
• Monitor quality, cost and schedule performance, providing regular reports to project management.
• Identify, assess and communicate risks and opportunities related to site work.
• Develop solutions to technical and logistical challenges that arise during execution.

Required profile

• Degree in Electrical Engineering or Civil Engineering.
• Minimum 7 years of experience as a Site or Construction Manager on substation, power generation, oil & gas or high‑voltage equipment projects.
• Strong commitment to health, safety and environment standards and ability to stop unsafe work.
• Proven leadership, communication and organisational abilities.

Required skills

• HVDC systems
• Substation construction
• Civil engineering works
• Electrical engineering principles
• Health & Safety compliance