Project Installation Manager
Key Skills
Job Description
Take lead in the installation of our customer projects Do you want to work directly in our core business with the installation of our delivery projects? If you have experience from the offshore industry and are keen on an opportunity to utilize this competence, we have the right job for you. As part of the Installation department you will be working in a global and dynamic environment leading the installation of our customer projects. Support with driving and leading the installation scope In the project’s installation team you will be supporting the Project Installation Manager in one of the largest projects in our portfolio, handling subcontractors and the interface with the client and internal stakeholders. You will also be taking responsibility for and coordinating activities needed to deliver the installation documentation package in the contract from start up, planning and preparation to execution and closure phase. Besides The Above, Your Responsibilities Will Also Include Reviewing detailed engineering reports (both internal as well as the ones prepared by subcontractors), procedures and method statements and when required; develop method statements and RFPs (Request For Proposal) to subcontractors yourself Managing the installation deliverables in the Document List from a timing and budget perspective, and also checking that all the documents meet the contract requirements Contribute and support the internal and external reporting Ensuring that the project follows execution’s best practices and NKT policies Taking care of ad hoc needs of the project and actively respond to questions from the project management Manage the System Engineering requirements of the installation part of the contract Capture, analyze and share lessons-learned throughout the project Knowing the contract, support the claims and procurement management Support and cover for the Project Installation Manager duties (during holidays and workload peaks) Some travelling to subcontractors, installation sites and customer visits is included in the role. Communicative project manager with a self-going and driven attitude Your strong communication skills allow you to effectively communicate with all internal and external stakeholders as well as building and maintaining strong relationships. In order to succeed you are a collaborative team player who is driven, self-going and service minded with a high technical interest, excellent negotiation skills and high sense of responsibility. Role Also, to be successful in this role you have the ability to handle installation projects of different sizes, as well as assess, propose and implement solutions in the project. Additionally, your CV includes: BSc degree preferably MSc within Engineering or equivalent work experience Involvement in previous offshore cable installation projects, preferably in an engineering or Project Management role Fluency in spoken and written English. German or Dutch are beneficial but not required. PM training and/or courses are meritorious Join us connecting a greener world! NKT is committed to fostering a diverse organization and a culture where people from different backgrounds can 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 makes for a better place to work. Please apply via our website on 30th May 2026 at the latest. Interviews and recruitment takes place continuously. Personality- and capacity tests might be included in the recruitment process. Please note that due to the GDPR regulations we cannot accept any applications via e-mail. If you have any questions regarding the position, you are welcome to contact the Director Project Installation Management Emelie Järlid,or in case you have any inquiries about the recruitment process, please reach out to Pieter van den Eijnden (HR manager) through LinkedIn We are looking forward to receiving your application! About NKT NKT connects a greener world with high-quality power cable technology and takes centre stage as the world moves towards green energy. NKT designs, manufactures and installs low-, medium- and high-voltage power cable solutions enabling sustainable energy transmission. Since 1891, NKT has innovated the power cable technology building the infrastructure for the first light bulbs to the megawatts created by renewable energy today. NKT is headquartered in Denmark and employs 6,000 people. NKT is listed on Nasdaq Copenhagen and realised a revenue of EUR 3.3 billion in 2024. We connect a greener world. www.nkt.com
Core Responsibilities
Support the Project Installation Manager in leading installation activities for a major offshore cable project, coordinating subcontractors and interfaces with clients and internal stakeholders. Manage installation documentation, deliverables, schedules, budgets, reporting, contract requirements, and systems engineering, while supporting claims, procurement, and project execution.
Requirements
A BSc, preferably an MSc, in Engineering or equivalent work experience is preferred, along with experience in offshore cable installation, ideally in engineering or project management. Fluency in spoken and written English is required; German or Dutch and project management training are beneficial, alongside strong communication, negotiation, collaboration, and problem-solving abilities.
About NKT
Industry: Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing
Company size: 5,001-10,000 employees
NKT connects a greener world with high-quality power cable technology and plays a key role as the world moves towards clean energy. NKT designs, manufactures and installs low-, medium- and high-voltage power cable solutions enabling reliable transmission of energy. Since 1891, NKT has innovated the power cable technology, building the infrastructure from the first light bulbs to the megawatts created by renewable energy today. NKT is headquartered in Denmark, operates from more than 30 locations worldwide, and employs 6,500 people globally. NKT is listed on Nasdaq Copenhagen. NKT - We connect a greener world.