Head of Construction & Installation

Vattenfall is a European energy company with approximately 20 000 employees. For more than 100 years we have electrified industries, supplied energy to people’s homes and modernized our way of living through innovation and cooperation. We now want to make fossil-free living possible within one generation. To be able to reach this ambitious goal we are looking for talented individuals who, in addition to their passion for their own role, also have strong team spirit and want to contribute to supporting a meaningful corporate mission. 

Business Unit Offshore is responsible to manage and operate all Offshore wind parks as well as Offshore wind projects with regards to development, construction and execution within the Region Continental/UK.

Vattenfall is seeking a highly qualified individual to fill the position of Head of Construction & Installation. This role reports to the Head of Offshore Project Execution within Project Delivery & Engineering in Business Area Wind.

Within BU Offshore, Project Delivery & Engineering is responsible for the maturation and execution of our construction projects. Our vision is to stay ahead of the competition by safely constructing next-generation offshore wind farms and leveraging our expertise during the planning and contracting phases to ensure successful project delivery.

As part of Project Delivery & Engineering, you will be at the forefront of making a fossil-free future a reality by delivering some of the world's largest infrastructure projects safely, on time, with high quality, and within budget in a complex and dynamic environment.

What will you do?

The Head of Construction & Installation will oversee the construction and installation of all Vattenfall Offshore Windfarms. This role involves leading the Construction and Installation team, which supports Vattenfall’s asset projects from the early Market Screening Phase (TG0) through the Project Construction and commissioning phases (TG3 to TG5) across all fields of construction and installation. Additionally, the team provides construction and installation services for decommissioning projects at the end of their lifecycle.

Furthermore, the team plays a crucial role in supporting bid development projects and tenders by providing expert input on construction and installation technologies, thereby enabling the delivery of faster and more accurate bids.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead Construction & Installation expertise from early project phases (TG0) to handover to operation (TG5).
• Combine a wide range of marine and engineering competencies, and analyse the availability and suitability of T&I vessels and harbours to inform logistics decisions.
• Collaborate closely with Engineering Package Managers, T&I Product Portfolio Director, and T&I Engineers.
• Oversee the Installation Manager roles, ensuring close interface with various Package Managers to deliver installations on time and within budget.

Key Deliverables and Activities:

Strategy and Growth

• Drive the department's strategy and the development of future construction and installation technologies and methods.
• Develop and implement a strategic plan for the team that aligns with the overall goals and objectives of the BU and the organization.

Leadership

• Lead the team in the installation of projects, ensuring all projects are installed safely and to the highest standards of quality.
• Collaborate with functions within Project Execution and across the business from early development phases until construction is finalized and decommissioned at end-of-life.

Personnel Management

• Ensure the team is optimally set up and continues to develop, with adequate manpower in terms of both quantity and quality to meet current and future objectives.
• Manage the day-to-day operations of the Construction & Installation department, including project management, budgeting, staffing, and performance management.

• Master’s degree in a relevant field is desirable.
• 10+ years of leadership experience in operating a large and international renewable energy fleet.
• At least 7+ years in a similar management position.
• Demonstrated ability to lead large and international teams, drive a performance culture, and develop key skills and knowledge, with a strong focus on health and safety.
• Highly motivated, inspiring, and communicative leader.
• Team player with experience in implementing successful changes in an operational and highly dynamic environment.
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills.
• Proven ability to handle strategic, highly complex issues and conflict resolution.
• Proven track record in technical and commercial asset management, energy production, and performance optimization.
• Fluent in English.

Location

The location of this position is flexible, preferably in Kolding, Amsterdam, Stockholm or Hamburg. Depending on the location of our upcoming projects, a large extent of business travels can be required.

Our Offer: We offer you the opportunity to make a real difference in the world while shaping your own working environment and career. We provide a competitive salary and benefits package, a progressive and inclusive culture, and the chance to work with some of the best in the industry. You will play a vital role within interdisciplinary teams and can always count on support from committed colleagues; our ‘Ask and Share’ concept is embedded in the way we work. We also offer attractive employment conditions and opportunities for personal and professional development.

More information

Process and Timeline: Please submit your application in English, including your CV and cover letter, via the link at the bottom of this page. The last day to apply is January 6th. Due to the holiday period, we will not review applications before the application deadline. We plan to conduct interviews in weeks 5 and 6.

For more information about the role and organization, please contact the hiring manager, Jacob Alm, at [email protected].

Security and Diversity: The security of Vattenfall and its employees is essential. Therefore, a pre-employment screening will be part of your recruitment process, performed by a third party, Validata. Since Vattenfall is part of the Swedish critical infrastructure, many of our services are security classified. If this position is security classified, the final candidates might be subjected to a security vetting process according to Swedish legislation.

At Vattenfall, we believe that diversity contributes to a more attractive and successful company, and we strive to be a role model for diversity. Vattenfall actively works to ensure all employees have the same opportunities and rights regardless of gender, ethnicity, age, transgender identity or expression, religion or other belief, disability, or sexual orientation.

We look forward to receiving your application!