Project Construction and Commissioning Manager | Mannheim, Germany

Project Construction and Commissioning Manager

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Project Construction & Commissioning Manager (PCCM) following an internal promotion within our team.

Working across major energy infrastructure projects, including offshore wind grid connections, HVDC systems, substations, power transmission, and power generation projects, you will provide leadership across the Construction & Commissioning scope from project handover through to successful execution and close-out.

This is a highly visible role where you will work closely with Project Directors, Site Managers, clients, and subcontractors to ensure projects are delivered safely, efficiently, on schedule, and within budget.

We're looking for someone who takes ownership, identifies challenges and opportunities before they arise, and can balance site-level priorities with wider project and business objectives.

The successful candidate will be comfortable leading complex stakeholder discussions, driving decisions, influencing outcomes, and delivering successful project results through a pragmatic and solutions-focused approach.

How You'll Make an Impact

Lead and coordinate all Construction & Commissioning activities throughout the project lifecycle.

Organise and lead kick-off meetings for Construction & Commissioning project teams.

Drive the successful handover from Tendering and Engineering into Construction & Commissioning, ensuring clear ownership of scope, schedule, budget, risks, and opportunities.

Define Construction & Commissioning responsibilities, resource requirements, and delivery strategies to support successful project execution.

Lead the review, approval, and implementation of constructability strategies during mobilisation and execution phases.

Work closely with Project Directors, Site Managers, and functional teams to drive project performance and delivery.

Support site mobilisation and startup activities, ensuring robust execution plans are established and effectively implemented.

Ensure compliance with all applicable regulations, permits, certifications, contractual obligations, and HSE requirements.

Develop and coordinate temporary and permanent site infrastructure requirements.

Monitor construction progress, project performance, resource loading, budgets, and forecasts, implementing recovery and mitigation plans where required.

Identify, assess, and manage project risks and opportunities throughout execution.

Build strong relationships with clients, subcontractors, and key stakeholders to ensure effective collaboration and successful project outcomes.

Lead and support commercial discussions relating to change management, variations, claims, additional costs, and cost control activities.

Challenge constructively and drive decision-making in complex project environments.

Participate in project reviews and provide accurate reporting on project status, progress, risks, and recovery plans.

Ensure all Construction & Commissioning activities are delivered in accordance with company processes, industry standards, and project requirements.

Provide timely, accurate, and reliable information to project leadership and senior management teams.

Drive continuous improvement through lessons learned and the implementation of best practices across projects.

Your Background

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical, Civil, Mechanical Engineering, or a related discipline.

Experience delivering Construction and/or Commissioning activities within major infrastructure, energy, utilities, industrial, or engineering projects.

Experience with in High Voltage (HV), HVDC, substations, offshore wind, transmission & distribution, or power generation projects would be highly advantageous.

Strong stakeholder management experience, with the ability to…