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Jointer Manager

Join NKT as a Jointer Manager in Cologne or Berlin, Germany. Lead and coordinate installation teams, support training and digital projects, and ensure efficient energy infrastructure delivery. Benefit from international teamwork and career development opportunities in a safety-focused environment.

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You will take on a key role between installation operations, project organisations and the service business, supporting the continued growth of an important function within NKT. In this position, you will work closely with international teams, support the development of jointers, and contribute to processes, training programmes and improvement initiatives. Would you like to help ensure that energy infrastructure projects are delivered safely, efficiently and sustainably?

Coordinate installation resources and develop teams

As a Jointer Manager (m/f/d), you will be responsible for the organisational and personnel management of installation teams and act as the link between installation and project organisations both in Germany and internationally. You will support improvement initiatives, digitalisation projects and the continued development of the service business. In addition, you will contribute to planning resources, tools and qualifications while ensuring the implementation of agreed processes, work instructions and budgets.

Your responsibility will be to:

  • Coordinate collaboration between installation and project organisations
  • Manage and support approximately 20 to 30 travelling jointers
  • Plan and coordinate training activities, onboarding programmes and career paths
  • Implement improvement and digitalisation projects
  • Provide KPI reporting and support resource and workforce planning

The position is based in Cologne/Troisdorf. Regular travel to construction sites, customer visits and internal meetings is part of the role. You will report to the Head of Installation Services.

People-focused professional with a collaborative approach

You work in a structured manner, engage openly with others and create an environment where collaboration and continuous development are encouraged. You remain organised when handling multiple priorities simultaneously and approach challenges pragmatically. You value cooperation with a wide range of stakeholders and support a culture where safety, quality and mutual respect are part of everyday work.

You also have:

  • A completed vocational qualification in a recognised trade together with an additional recognised two-year specialist qualification
  • More than three years of relevant professional experience
  • Experience managing and supporting employees
  • Experience in resource planning and coordination
  • Experience in project management and improvement initiatives

Shape the future of installation services

We aim to create a workplace where people of all backgrounds are valued, supported, and able to do their best work. We are dedicated to increasing gender diversity at NKT and welcome applications from a wide range of candidates. We welcome varied backgrounds and career paths, even if you do not meet every requirement. We believe inclusive teams contribute to positive results and create a better everyday work environment.

This position offers you the opportunity to actively contribute to the development of installation teams, processes and service offerings. You will work in an international environment alongside colleagues from different disciplines and have the opportunity to further develop your skills in people management, project management and organisational development. In addition, you will contribute to initiatives that support the energy infrastructure of tomorrow.

"As a leader, I value collaboration, continuous improvement and creating an environment where people can develop their capabilities and contribute to meaningful projects. In this role, you will work closely with experienced colleagues and play an important part in the continued development of our installation organisation," says Hiring Manager, Marco Lange.

If you have any questions about the role, you are very welcome to contact Hiring Manager Marco Lange at +49 173 3615677 or [email protected]. For questions regarding the recruitment process, please contact Famke Darr at [email protected]. Please note that due to GDPR regulations, we cannot accept applications via email.

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€42,075–79,500 annually
Mid level · Germany · 82 similar jobs

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About this role

Posted
15 Oct 2026
Updated
15 Oct 2026
Job type
Full time
Workplace
On-site
Sectors
Working hours
UTC+01:00
Experience
More than three years of relevant professional experience
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About NKT

Company Overview

Name

NKT A/S

Headquarters

Copenhagen, Denmark

Founded

1891

Size

Approximately 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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