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Germany - Construction Supervisor
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Renewable Energy
Europe
Augsburg, Bayern, Germany
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Construction Supervisor - Renewable Energy - BESS / PV

Location - Augsburg, Germany

 

A global energy and industrial organisation is expanding its renewable energy footprint across Germany and is seeking a Construction Supervisor to support the delivery of utility-scale renewable energy projects.

 

This is a key on-site leadership role responsible for coordinating daily construction activities, supervising subcontractors, and ensuring works are delivered safely, efficiently, and in line with technical and quality standards. The role offers the opportunity to play a central part in the company’s renewable expansion across the German market.

 

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead and coordinate on-site construction activities across civil, mechanical, and electrical scopes
  • Act as the primary site contact for the Project Manager on operational matters
  • Supervise subcontractors and ensure alignment with schedules and work plans
  • Manage short-term planning, daily coordination, and work sequencing
  • Ensure works comply with drawings, specifications, RAMS, and QA/QC standards
  • Promote and enforce HSE compliance and safe systems of work
  • Monitor progress, manpower, and productivity, identifying risks or delays early
  • Coordinate technical interfaces and escalate design or execution issues
  • Support commissioning preparation, inspections, and handover documentation
  • Provide clear reporting on site progress, risks, and resource requirements

 

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Mechanical, Electrical Engineering, or related discipline
  • 5+ years’ experience in large-scale construction projects (renewables or energy infrastructure preferred)
  • Proven experience supervising multidisciplinary construction teams and subcontractors
  • Strong understanding of German construction standards, QA/QC processes, and HSE requirements
  • Experience with planning, reporting, and site coordination
  • Valid German driving licence
  • Strong leadership, organisational, and communication skills
  • Willingness to travel and work across project sites in Germany

 

This role offers the opportunity to play a key part in the growth of a major international renewable energy business entering a strong expansion phase in Germany and become apart of one of the largest EPCs in Europe.

 

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