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Head of Construction Solar

Berlin Germany

8 months ago


Years of Experience

7 - 15 years

Workplace Type

Hybrid

Seniority Type

Manager

Industry

Utilities


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Skills

EPCUtilitiesSolar and BatteriesManagement SkillsConstruction Management

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Sonny O'Gara

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Description

About our client

Our client is a leading European energy company, which for more than 100 years has electrified industries, supplied energy to people’s homes and modernised the way of living through innovation and cooperation. They now want to make fossil-free living possible within one generation. That's why they are driving the transition to a sustainable energy system through initiatives in renewable production and climate smart energy solutions for their customers. They employ approximately 20,000 people and have operations mainly in Sweden, Germany, the Netherlands, Denmark and the UK.


Job description

Role Description:


  • Our Client is a leading renewable energy company committed to shaping a sustainable energy system for future generations.
  • As part of Our Client Business Area Solar and Batteries (SoBa) focuses on developing large-scale solar and battery projects to enable fossil-free living within one generation.
  • With a strong portfolio growth in Solar & Battery technologies in Germany and the Netherlands, Our Client is at the forefront of driving impactful change in the renewable energy sector.
  • Position: Head of Construction Management
  • Location: Berlin, Hamburg, or Amsterdam (Occasional travel within northern Europe expected)


Responsibilities:


Team Development & Staffing:


  • Lead the Construction Management team within BU SoBa.
  • Coach and guide individual Project Construction Managers towards successful project completion.
  • Enhance technical expertise within the team in project management, commissioning, HSE, and quality.
  • Define and update construction standards and project management requirements.
  • Develop and implement staffing and staff development plans to meet the growing pipeline needs.


Project/Portfolio Management:


  • Ensure safe, timely, and budget-conscious delivery of up to 15 large-scale construction projects concurrently.
  • Drive up to 20 late-stage development projects towards successful Final Investment Decision.
  • Foster and maintain supplier relationships crucial for project construction.
  • Lead contract and commercial discussions with third parties for portfolio topics.


Stakeholders and Main Interfaces:


  • Procurement
  • Contract Management
  • Engineering
  • Asset Management
  • Development
  • Controlling/Valuation
  • Main Contractors & Component Suppliers
  • Reporting to: Director of Delivery Solar & Batteries
  • Additional Information:


Number of Employees/Teams:


  • Currently 12 direct reports, with a significant increase expected in the next 12 to 24 months due to a surge in the construction pipeline.


Requirements:


  • Proven track record in team management and leadership.
  • Minimum of 7 years of relevant work experience in renewable energy project construction across various countries and multinational environments.
  • Master’s degree in engineering or a relevant scientific subject.
  • Experience in managing internationally distributed technical teams.
  • Proficiency in German language is preferred.


Geographical Area of Responsibility:


  • All main locations of BA SoBa (NL/GER).
  • Join us and be part of a dynamic team driving the

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