Project Manager Overhead Line

Project Manager - Over Head Line Construction

Lower Saxony, Germany (Hybrid)

Project Manager - High-Voltage Overhead Line Construction (m/f/d)

Multiple Locations in Germany | Permanent | Full-Time

JAM Recruitment is working with a leading international energy infrastructure organisation that is expanding its project delivery team in Germany.

The business is part of a major global infrastructure group and has an established presence across the energy, transmission and power infrastructure sectors, delivering large-scale projects supporting the continued expansion and modernisation of Germany's electricity network.

Due to continued growth, we're looking for an experienced Project Manager - Overhead Line Construction to take responsibility for major high-voltage projects of up to 400 kV.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a background in overhead lines, transmission infrastructure or construction project management to join a well-established business with a strong project pipeline and long-term career opportunities.

The Role

As Project Manager, you'll take overall responsibility for the successful delivery of high-voltage overhead line construction, refurbishment and maintenance projects.

You'll be involved from initial planning through to final handover, combining technical project management with commercial and operational responsibility.

Key responsibilities include:

Managing high-voltage overhead line projects up to 400 kV
Taking overall responsibility for project delivery, budget, programme and commercial performance
Monitoring and ensuring compliance with health & safety requirements
Supporting project calculations, tenders and quotation preparation
Managing project measurements, valuations and billing
Working closely with construction management to determine efficient assembly and construction methods
Selecting and managing subcontractors
Coordinating materials, machinery, tools, equipment and site resources
Managing customer relationships and key project stakeholders
Monitoring project quality and programme performance
Ensuring the successful and timely handover of completed works
Identifying project risks and proactively resolving technical, commercial and operational challenge

About You

We're looking for a technically strong Project Manager who understands the demands of large-scale construction and infrastructure projects.

You'll ideally have:

A degree in Civil Engineering or a comparable technical qualification
Previous experience managing projects within the construction sector
Experience in overhead line construction, transmission or power infrastructure would be highly advantageous
Practical knowledge of VOB and BGB contract law
Strong commercial awareness and experience managing project budgets
Experience working with subcontractors and construction site teams
A structured, independent approach to project delivery
Strong communication and problem-solving skills
Willingness to travel across Germany
A Class B driving licence

What's On Offer?

You'll be joining an established international organisation with a strong position within the European energy infrastructure market.

With Germany undergoing significant investment in grid expansion, transmission capacity and the wider energy transition, the business has a strong long-term pipeline of projects and offers the opportunity to work on infrastructure that will have a genuine impact on the country's future energy network.

The package includes:

Permanent employment with long-term career prospects
Salary up to €120,000 plus 30 days' holiday
38.5-hour working week
Up to 2 days per week remote working
Company pension scheme
Health and wellbeing benefits
Bike leasing
Childcare support
Employee discounts and corporate benefits
Working-time account
Extensive training and professional development
Access to internal technical and leadership development programmes
Opportunities for career progression within a large international organisation
Employee share programme

Why This Opportunity?

This is a chance to join a business operating directly within one of Germany's fastest-growing infrastructure markets.

With the country's electricity network undergoing significant expansion and modernisation, high-voltage transmission and overhead line expertise is increasingly in demand.

For an experienced Project Manager, this offers the combination of large-scale projects, long-term stability, technical challenge and genuine progression opportunities within an international organisation.

If you have experience managing overhead line or transmission projects and are looking for your next long-term opportunity in Germany, get in touch with JAM Recruitment for a confidential discussion
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