General Site Manager – HVDC Power Transmission

About the role

As a General Site Manager for HVDC Power Transmission construction sites, you will lead daily on‑site activities, coordinate with customers, authorities, contractors and partners, and ensure the project progresses safely and on schedule.

Key responsibilities

• Overall responsibility and legal accountability for on‑site works, personnel and safety within Siemens Energy Grid Technologies.
• Represent project management interests to customers, authorities, contractors, partners and consultants.
• Ensure execution meets financial performance, schedule adherence and quality standards using standardized tools.
• Lead compliance with EHS requirements, promote a Zero Harm culture and manage non‑conformances, deviations and claims.
• Coordinate corrective actions, risk mitigation, cost and schedule reviews, and close technical project changes before milestones.

Required profile

• Higher education degree in electrical or civil engineering.
• Extensive experience in complex industrial projects, preferably HVDC power transmission EPC or consortium environments.
• Several years of on‑site leadership in major construction sites (electrical or civil site lead).
• In‑depth knowledge of EHS policies, regulations and site execution plans; project management certification (e.g., IPMA) preferred.
• Proven leadership of multinational teams, strong communication skills.
• Fluency in English; German is a plus.

Required skills

• HVDC power transmission
• Electrical engineering
• Civil engineering
• Project management (IPMA certification preferred)
• EHS compliance