Job description
Do you want to take on responsibility, combine technical excellence with leadership and make an important contribution to the energy transition? As a Site Manager (m/f/d) at NKT, you will manage service orders, repair projects and cable installations in the high-voltage grid and ensure a safe and successful project process. In this responsible position, you will work on challenging high-voltage projects, coordinate installation teams and act as a central interface between customers, project management and internal stakeholders. As part of a global company, you will actively shape the future of a reliable and sustainable energy infrastructure. Are you ready to help shape the energy grids of tomorrow with your know-how and leadership skills?
Take responsibility for service projects worldwide
As a Site Manager (m/f/d), you will take overall responsibility for ongoing service contracts as well as ad-hoc repairs in high-voltage projects. You will organise construction sites on the basis of technical and commercial specifications, coordinate fitters on site and ensure that work is carried out in accordance with technical standards, specifications and safety requirements. In addition, you will monitor project progress, costs and documentation and ensure that service assignments run efficiently. As the contact person for customers and project management, you will represent the interests of NKT in a professional and solution-oriented manner.
Your responsibility will be
- Leadership, instruction and control of the assembly personnel on site
- Overall responsibility for service contracts and repair projects
- Ensuring occupational safety, quality and process compliance
- Monitoring of costs, timesheets and project reporting
- Creation and maintenance of project documentation as well as proactive problem solving
The position is based in the Cologne/Troisdorf area and includes regular assignments on construction sites in Germany and abroad. You will report to the Head of Site Management S&M Projects.
You motivate teams and take responsibility
You are a committed and structured personality who likes to take on responsibility and keep track of things even in challenging situations. Thanks to your strong communication skills, you will be able to bring together different interest groups and develop successful solutions together. You work independently, act confidently in an international environment and know how to motivate teams and support them in achieving their goals. A high degree of security awareness, decision-making skills and customer orientation rounds off your profile.
You also have
- Completed university of applied sciences degree in a technical field or a comparable qualification
- Professional experience of at least 1 to 3 years in the relevant environment
- Knowledge of high-voltage technology
- Experience in managing construction sites, also in an international environment
- Willingness to travel (Monday-Friday on construction site), stress resistance
- Very good knowledge of German and good English, both written and spoken
- Experience with common software such as MS Office
- Driving licence class B
Actively shape the energy transition
NKT is committed to fostering a diverse organization and culture where people from diverse backgrounds thrive and are inspired to perform at their best. We believe that a diverse organization enables sustainable performance and that an inclusive and welcoming culture leads to a better workplace.
In this role, you can expect excellent opportunities for professional and personal development in an international and future-oriented environment. You will work closely with experienced colleagues, take responsibility for demanding service and infrastructure projects and continuously expand your skills in the areas of construction site management, project management and high-voltage technology. At the same time, you will make a direct contribution to supporting a reliable energy supply and the green transformation.
Application details
If you have any questions about the role, please feel free to contact Hiring Manager Philipp Reffke at [email protected]. If you have any questions about the recruitment process, please contact Famke Darr at [email protected]. Please note that due to GDPR regulations, we are unable to accept applications by email.
Typical pay for similar roles
EstimateThe middle half of pay advertised on Rejobs for this group over the last 24 months. This employer has not stated a salary.
About this role
About NKT
Company Overview
NKT A/S
HeadquartersCopenhagen, Denmark
Founded1891
SizeApproximately 6,600 employees worldwide. Revenue of EUR 3,565 million in 2025 (source: investors.nkt.com)
What They Do
NKT A/S is a global supplier of complete AC/DC cable systems, designing, manufacturing, and installing low-, medium-, and high-voltage cable solutions for power transmission and distribution (source: linkedin.com). The company specializes in technically demanding long-distance subsea and underground cables, including specialized HVDC and HVAC systems for interconnectors, offshore wind farms, and power-from-shore applications (source: wikipedia.org). Additionally, NKT offers low- and medium-voltage cables as well as cable accessories and services, making them a full-service provider for cable projects covering design, engineering, manufacturing, installation, and ongoing maintenance (source: investors.nkt.com). Their customer base includes transmission operators, utilities, interconnector developers, industrial clients, and construction and infrastructure projects (source: investing.com). NKT positions itself as a key player in the green transition by connecting major power grids and supporting sustainable energy projects (source: nkt.com).
Projects & Track Record
Between 2019 and 2024, NKT completed projects expected to enable or facilitate 15 TWh of electricity by 2030, with an additional 12 TWh from projects completed in 2025 (source: marketscreener.com). In 2025, the company held a high-voltage project order backlog of EUR 10.2 billion, mostly based on DC technology, with projects worth approximately EUR 4 billion awarded in their high-voltage market (source: investing.com). One of the latest major contracts is the connection between Bornholm Energy Island and Zealand in Denmark, awarded in September 2025 (source: investors.nkt.com). NKT has a strong track record in offshore high-voltage DC cables for wind farms and major European power grids, including interconnectors and power highways (source: wikipedia.org). In June 2024, NKT expanded its production capacity by acquiring SolidAl, renamed NKT Esposende, strengthening the company’s position in medium- and high-voltage cables (source: investors.nkt.com).
Recent Developments
In February 2026, NKT reported record revenue for 2025 of EUR 3,565 million and an operational EBITDA of EUR 390 million, reflecting organic growth of 6% (source: investors.nkt.com). In November 2025, the company announced a new strategy with financial ambitions for 2030 along with organizational updates, while Q3 results showed 11% organic growth and an EBITDA of EUR 119 million (source: investors.nkt.com). The strategic integration of SolidAl, now NKT Esposende, has contributed to growth in the Applications business and strengthened the company’s production capacity (source: investors.nkt.com). The major contract for the Bornholm Energy Island to Zealand cable connection was also announced during this period as a key project (source: investors.nkt.com).
Working There
NKT hires employees across a wide range of functions including cable design, project management, quality assurance, finance, HR, production, and installation (source: nkt.com). The company refers to its employees as "Connectors," reflecting a culture centered around cable projects and power transmission (source: linkedin.com). Headquartered in Copenhagen, NKT has a broad industrial presence with manufacturing facilities and projects in high-voltage cables, subsea cables, offshore wind, railway products, and cable accessories (source: linkedin.com). Career communications highlight the company’s role in the green transition and advanced technical solutions, indicating a work environment focused on innovation and major infrastructure projects (source: nkt.com).
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