Site Project Manager

Become a Site Project Manager with Vattenfall in Edinburgh, UK. Oversee infrastructure projects, ensuring safe execution and coordination among contractors. Enjoy competitive pay, a supportive culture, and opportunities for growth. Join Vattenfall as a Site Project Manager in Edinburgh, Scotland, responsible for delivering infrastructure projects on-site. This role involves coordinating contractors, ensuring health and safety compliance, and managing project schedules. You will work closely with the project team and stakeholders to promote a world-class HSE performance. Enjoy competitive pay, a commitment to work-life balance, and limitless opportunities for growth in a supportive environment.

Vattenfall Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom On-site Full Time UTC+00:00

Vattenfall

Company Overview

Name

Vattenfall AB

Headquarters

Stockholm, Sweden

Founded

1909

Size

Approximately 21,000 employees across Europe (source: group.vattenfall.com). Revenue of €16.5 billion in FY 2023 (source: energydigital.com).

What They Do

Vattenfall is a leading European energy company focused on renewable energy production and distribution. The company has a rich history that began with hydroelectric power and has evolved to include a diverse portfolio of energy sources, including offshore and onshore wind, nuclear power, and heat networks. Vattenfall operates approximately 139,000 km of power lines in Sweden, serving around 900,000 customers, and is recognized as the second largest energy company in Sweden and the largest offshore wind operator in Denmark (source: group.vattenfall.com). Their commitment to fossil-free electricity and heat production is evident in their ongoing projects and strategic focus on transitioning away from fossil fuels.

Projects & Track Record

Vattenfall has a notable track record of significant projects, including the historic Olidan hydroelectric plant in Trollhättan, which was Sweden's largest by the early 1900s, and the Porjus Power Plant, operational since 1915. In recent years, they have expanded their offshore wind capabilities with projects like Horns Rev 1 and 3 in Denmark, and the Vesterhav North and South farms, which opened in autumn 2024. Additionally, Vattenfall has developed nine hydro power plants in Finland and has been involved in 13 wind and battery storage projects in the UK since 2008, showcasing their commitment to renewable energy across multiple regions (source: history.vattenfall.com). Their ongoing projects include the Kriegers Flak offshore wind farm in Denmark and the Korsnäs offshore wind farm in Finland, which supports carbon neutrality goals by 2035.

Recent Developments

In the past two years, Vattenfall has celebrated its 115th anniversary, emphasizing its commitment to fossil-free energy and announcing plans to phase out coal by 2030 and achieve net-zero emissions by 2040 under the leadership of CEO Anna Borg. The company has also successfully opened the Vesterhav North and South offshore wind farms in Denmark in autumn 2024, marking a significant milestone in their renewable energy initiatives (source: group.vattenfall.com). While no specific new contracts or acquisitions were reported for 2023-2024, Vattenfall continues to focus on its operational milestones and ongoing developments in offshore wind energy.

Working There

Vattenfall offers a variety of roles across its operations, including energy production in hydro, wind, and nuclear sectors, as well as grid operations and retail services. The company employs approximately 500 staff in Denmark and the UK, focusing on offshore wind and heat networks, and has active hiring in locations such as Solna (Sweden HQ), Kolding (Denmark HQ), and various cities in the UK and Finland (source: group.vattenfall.com). The company culture is characterized by long-term state ownership, fostering stability and collaboration, particularly through historic Nordic power coordination efforts that date back to its founding in 1909. This culture supports Vattenfall's adaptation to energy transitions and its commitment to promoting fossil-free energy solutions.

Contact

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Job Description

The Site Project Manager is responsible for the successful delivery of Vattenfall infrastructure projects on site, combining on-site leadership with end-to-end project coordination. As part of a regional team, the Site Project Manager works with the Project Team, reporting to the Senior Project Manager on the project. The Site Project Manager acts as the key link between Senior Project Manager and multiple stakeholders on site, including various Plot Developers and contractors, ensuring seamless programme coordination between all stakeholders, contractors, and internal teams.

Key Responsibilities / Duties

Responsible for the coordination, inspection and safe execution of all site works by contractors for assigned project(s) according the applicable contracts and Vattenfall guidelines. For this purpose you will write and execute a site management plan and act accordingly.
Responsible for the interface management of constructions works and alignment between contractors in case of a multi lot construction.
Coordinate works programme on site with the Plot Developers and our Contractors.
Promote and maintain world class HSE performance in close cooperation with the HSE manager and supervisor(s) in the project.
Coordinate site set up and mobilisation with the Plot Developers and our contractors before we are on-site.
Be part of the project management team. Pro-actively support the other project team members (e.g. project manager, contract manager).
Steers and motivates other members of the site supervision construction team.
Review, guard and provide recommendations regarding the construction schedule.
Ensure that all environmental and security guidelines are implemented and executed.
Implement quality assurance and control on the construction site including the delivery of all required documentation.
Provide input to the Project manager and contract manager in relation claims and variation orders.

Knowledge and Skills

Professional experience as construction and/or site manager in industrial construction (heat & power, oil&gas or chemical industry).

Strong focus on health and safety and are leading by example.

Team player and have good communication skills.

Professional skills include a sound knowledge of construction processes and quality management.

You are able to create a structured way of working for yourself, your team and external experts and contractors. You are self-propelling and a decision maker within your mandate.

Qualifications

5+ years working experience in site project management positions is required

CITB Site Management Safety Training Scheme (SMSTS) qualification required

CSCS Black Card and NVQ Level 6 in Construction Site Management: desired as a proof of site management competence

Professional membership of industry related body CIBSE or membership of an appropriate professional institution to Chartered Engineering level (or working towards) is desired

Our offer

Looking for a role where your superpowers can be leveraged to the maximum and with limitless opportunities for growth?

We strive to be the best place to work in the industry with highly competitive pay and conditions and an open, supportive culture. A commitment to a healthy work-life balance aims to ensure everyone plays to their strengths, whatever their background and experiences.

More Information

For more information about the recruitment process you are welcome to contact our recruiter Adam Hammond via [email protected]

We welcome your application in English no later than 07/01/2026. With a view that interviews commence w/c 19th Jan - We kindly request that you do not send applications by any means other than via our website.

At Vattenfall we are convinced that diversity contributes to building a more profitable and attractive company and we strive to be a good role model regarding diversity. Vattenfall works actively for all employees to have the same opportunities and rights regardless of gender, ethnicity, age, transgender identity or expression, religion or other belief, disability or sexual orientation. Click here for further information.

The security of Vattenfall and its employees is essential. For that reason, a pre-employment screening will be part of your recruitment process. The screening is based on the role you will fulfill within Vattenfall and will be performed by a third party, Validata.

Since Vattenfall is a part of the Swedish critical infrastructure, many of our services are security classed. If this position is security classified the final candidates might be subject to a security vetting process, according to Swedish legislation.

We look forward to receiving your application!