Senior Construction Manager โ€“ all genders

Germany Engineering & Construction

Ensivia is a leading player active in project development, financing, realization and operation of solar parks.

Our ambition is to energize people to contribute to the energy transition. To make this happen, we act now.

Your role in the team

Do you want to be part of the energy transition and use your knowledge to make an important contribution to the development and realization of our projects? If so, the position ofย Senior Construction Managerย at Chint Solar is made for you.

You will take a leading role in the delivery of a flagship project in Germany, located in the vicinity of Berlin:

~200 MWp utility-scale solar PV plant
~100 MW Battery Energy Storage System (BESS)
~150 MVA MV/HV substation

This project represents a highly integrated, multi-scope construction environment with significant technical and interface complexity.

Your key responsibilities
  • Full responsibility for execution of all on-site construction activities across PV, BESS and substation scopes, acting as single point of accountability on site
  • Drive and control construction progress, schedule and sequencing, ensuring alignment with contractual milestones and overall project timeline
  • Lead and coordinate all contractors, subcontractors and site teams, managing interfaces across all disciplines and work packages
  • Manage on-site stakeholders (e.g. landowners, neighbours, authorities as required), ensuring smooth site operations and minimising external disruptions
  • Identify and resolve construction-related issues and constraints proactively, taking hands-on decisions within defined project boundaries
  • Ensure structured progress tracking and reporting, providing transparency on performance, risks and deviations
  • Manage and enforce construction-related contractual obligations on site, including performance monitoring, deviation handling and support to variations and claims
  • Ensure compliance with HSE, quality and permitting requirements, including proper control and coordination of material deliveries supplied by Chint, and maintain control of construction-related costs and impacts
Your qualifications
  • Degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering or comparable technical field
  • 10+ years of experience in construction management of utility-scale Solar PV or infrastructure projects
  • Proven track record in complex, multi-scope PV construction environments (BESS andย  substations advantageous)
  • Strong experience in managing subcontractors, site coordination and interface-heavy projects
  • Experience in construction-related contract management, including performance monitoring, variation handling and site-related claims support
  • Strong leadership, communication and decision-making skills with the ability to operate independently on site
  • Full proficiency in German and English
Engagement model
  • Freelance or employment possible
  • Project-based assignment (approx. 15โ€“18 months)
  • Full-time site presence required
Our offer
  • A dynamic, supportive, and collaborative team
  • Attractive compensation and additional benefits
  • The opportunity to actively contribute to the energy transition

Question about
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OUR APPLICATION PROCESS

Submit your application

Found a role that suits you? Send us your CV and relevant information through the online application form.

Application review

Our team will review your application and assess whether your experience matches the role.

First conversation

Selected candidates will be invited to an introductory conversation to discuss the role, experience and expectations.

Meet the team

You may be invited to a second interview to meet future colleagues and learn more about the team and working at Ensivia.

Offer and onboarding

When there is a good match, we will make you an offer and guide you through the onboarding process!

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