Head of Site Management S&M Projects

Ensure safe and efficient cable installation delivery

Join NKT Grid Solutions as Head of Site Management S&M Projects and play a key role in ensuring safe, standardised and efficient execution of high-voltage power cable installation projects across Europe. Working within an international organisation contributing to the green transition, you will support the development of people, processes and site operations while helping deliver critical energy infrastructure. Are you interested in shaping how complex installation projects are executed across multiple project sites?

Guide site operations across major energy projects

As Head of Site Management S&M Projects, you will be responsible for the site management function within Project Execution & Installation Management. You will oversee site execution activities, resource allocation, quality, HSE implementation and department development. The role combines people management, operational planning and continuous improvement, ensuring projects are staffed appropriately and delivered according to project requirements, quality standards and agreed timelines.

Your responsibility will be to:

• Manage allocation and deployment of Site Managers across projects
• Ensure site execution, budget adherence and installation quality
• Implement HSE requirements and QHSE reporting standards
• Develop Site Managers through coaching, training and people management
• Improve site processes, mobilisation, documentation and Procore utilisation

The position is based in Troisdorf/Köln. You will report to the Director Projects & Installation Management and collaborate closely with Project Managers, Installation Management, Site Engineering, Sales and Resource Management teams. Travel of approximately 60–100 days per year is required.

People-focused manager with a practical mindset

You are a collaborative and reliable person who enjoys working with others to achieve shared goals. You balance a structured approach with practical decision-making and communicate clearly across different functions and levels of the organisation. You value safety, quality and continuous improvement, and you support colleagues through guidance, coaching and constructive feedback. You are comfortable working in a dynamic project environment and can adapt to changing priorities while maintaining a consistent and professional approach.

You also have:

• Degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering or a comparable field
• Several years of experience in project management or site management of linear construction projects
• Knowledge of HSE standards and requirements in Germany, Benelux and other European countries
• Experience with MS Office, SAP and project/site management tools
• Fluent German and English language skills
• Experience in high-voltage cable installation

Help build the infrastructure for a greener tomorrow

We aim to create a workplace where people of all backgrounds are valued, supported, and able to do their best work. We are dedicated to increasing gender diversity at NKT and welcome applications from a wide range of candidates. We welcome varied backgrounds and career paths—even if you don’t meet every single requirement. We believe inclusive teams contribute to positive results and create a better everyday work environment.

This role offers the opportunity to develop your career within an international organisation focused on the future of energy infrastructure. You will work alongside experienced colleagues across multiple functions, contribute to important power cable projects and expand your skills within project execution, people management and operational improvement. NKT offers a collaborative environment where learning, knowledge sharing and professional development are encouraged.

"As a leader, I value creating an environment where people can perform at their best while maintaining the highest standards of safety, quality and collaboration. In this role, you will work closely with skilled colleagues and contribute to delivering critical energy infrastructure projects that support the green transition," says Hiring Manager, Harald Bremke.

If you have any questions about the role, you are very welcome to contact Hiring Manager Harald Bremke at +491726964315 or harald.bremke@nkt.com. For inquiries about the recruitment process, please reach out to Famke Darr at famke.darr@nkt.com. Please note that due to the GDPR regulations we cannot accept any applications via e-mail.

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About NKT
Join a diverse and international team within NKT’s Grid Solutions business, supporting the delivery and operation of reliable power grids worldwide. We deliver HVAC onshore cable systems and provide specialist service for AC and DC cable systems onshore and offshore. As a global organisation with operations across Europe, Australia, the United States, and the Middle East, Grid Solutions works closely with customers around the world and across the full lifecycle of power cable systems.

At NKT, we are all Connectors. We connect to develop leading power cable technologies that enable the world’s transition to renewable energy - and we stay connected to grow as people and professionals. As a company, NKT connects a greener world with high-quality power cable technology and plays a key role as the world moves towards clean energy. NKT designs, manufactures and installs low-, medium- and high-voltage power cable solutions enabling reliable energy transmission. Since 1891, NKT has innovated the power cable technology, building the infrastructure from the first light bulbs to the megawatts created by renewable energy today.
NKT is headquartered in Denmark, operates from more than 30 countries worldwide, and employs 6,500 people globally. NKT is listed on Nasdaq Copenhagen and realised a revenue of EUR 3.6 billion in 2025. NKT - We connect a greener world. www.nkt.com