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

Vattenfall

Company Overview

Vattenfall

Solna, Sweden

1909

Business Model

Energy

Electricity generation, distribution, and sales; heat production; and renewable energy solutions.

Electricity sales, heat sales, and energy services.

Locations & Geography

Vattenfall operates primarily in Sweden, Germany, the Netherlands, Denmark, and the United Kingdom.

Company Culture

Their mission is to enable a fossil-free living within one generation. They value sustainability, innovation, and customer focus.

Vattenfall promotes a collaborative and inclusive work environment that encourages employee engagement and development.

They offer various training programs and career development opportunities to enhance employee skills and knowledge.

Activities & Projects

Vattenfall is currently involved in several renewable energy projects, including offshore wind farms and solar energy initiatives.

They are investing in smart grid technology and energy storage solutions to enhance energy efficiency.

Vattenfall is committed to reducing carbon emissions and increasing the share of renewable energy in their portfolio.

Career Opportunities

Typical job openings at Vattenfall include roles in engineering, project management, and energy trading.

They offer competitive salaries, health benefits, and opportunities for professional growth.

Contact Information

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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!

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December 16, 2025

Full Time

Company

December 16, 2025

On-site

Vattenfall

group.vattenfall.com

  •  Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom

5+ years in site project management

UTC+00:00

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