Site Manager
NKT HV Cables AB · Karlskrona · Tills vidare · Deadline 2026-12-02
NKT HV Cables AB is recruiting a **Site Manager** based in Karlskrona to lead cable installation and service projects globally across onshore and offshore environments, such as offshore wind farms, interconnectors, and oil and gas platforms. The role oversees the planning, preparation, execution, and closure of site activities, including cable jointing, terminations, and testing, while managing delegated budgets and schedules. Key duties involve enforcing internal HSE procedures and local legal standards, coordinating internal teams and subcontractors, and handling communication interfaces with clients and external contractors. The position entails **frequent worldwide travel**. Candidates must hold a bachelor’s degree in electrical or mechanical engineering **or equivalent working experience**, alongside demonstrated experience in site installation works and work-related travel. Strong proficiency in MS Office and very good spoken and written English skills are required. Extensive operational background in onshore or offshore installation, as well as project management experience in an international context, is considered ideal.
Company description:
At NKT in Karlskrona, we develop and manufacture high voltage power cables that enable the transition to renewable energy. Here, you will be part of an international engineering centre with advanced high voltage test halls, modern cable production and the cable laying vessel NKT Victoria. As Connectors, we collaborate to develop innovative technology that connects a greener and more sustainable world. NKT is headquartered in Denmark and operates in more than 30 countries.NKT - We connect a greener world. www.NKT.com.
Job description:
Are you a disciplined person with good leadership qualities and would you like to work worldwide with the installation and service operations we have within NKT?
Then you should apply for this position.
Lead installation projects on site
You will have a leading role at site where you will ensure that all project members, subcontractors and our own staff, are aware of their responsibility and that they have the resources, authority and influence to carry out the tasks efficiently and safely. One of our core values within NKT is Safety First and you will ensure that the work follows our internal HSE procedures but also that our installation operations are conducted in accordance with applicable laws and regulations. Frequent travelling will be required. The role is based in Sweden/Karlskrona.
As a Site Manager for our installation-projects you will be responsible for keeping the delegated budget and schedule. You will work with installation activities – for example planning, preparation and execution of cable jointing, cable terminations, installation at platforms for offshore windfarms, Interconnectors, oil & gas and where appropriate cable testing depending on the given delegation.
You will also need to handle interface items with other contractors and clients therefore your communicative skills are highly important.
Result oriented and structured communicator.
We are looking for a communicative person as you will maintain the contacts with our clients, subcontractors and suppliers but also your colleagues.Ideally you have long experience in installation and operations onshore/offshore and experience from project management in international context. To thrive in this role you should be disciplined, have a good modern leadership with motivation skills as well as being a service-minded person.
Key parts of your responsibilities are:
• Interpret and carry out technical, commercial, and legal customer requirements.• Support the tender sales manager and other departments.
• Ensure NKT quality standards are applied on site
• In a structured way document, manage and track the progress of the project from planning to execution and closure.
Additionally, your CV comprises:
• Bachelor’s degree either within Electrical or Mechanical Engineering or equivalent experience from working• Very good English language skills, spoken and written
• Experienced user of MS Office
• Experience of site installation works.
• Experience of work-traveling.