Construction Supervisor

We are looking for a dedicated Construction Supervisor to join us in our mission to contribute to a greener future. The role is a part of our excellent construction team based in Heide. By joining us, you will be a key player in establishing Northvolt Drei and contribute to building one of the largest European battery factories.

About the job - As a construction supervisor you will oversee the construction activities that take place for Northvolt Drei. You will be responsible for supervising the contractor while maintaining a safe work environment.

About the team - You will be part of the Northvolt project team of that will have the overall responsibility of this giga-project based in Heide Germany.

Key responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Supervising the construction site to ensure safe working practices are adhered to and that safety incidences are reported and dealt with accordingly.
• Work in collaboration with other construction supervisors to ensure coordination with parallel activities
• Ensure installation takes place in accordance with the project schedule, reporting progress to the block manager
• Report changes to the block manager which could result in schedule delays or cost increases
• Ensure the required materials and equipment are available to the contractor
• Assist the contractor in order to ensure they are unhindered in their installation activities
• Monitor contractor performance and make recommendations for improvement
• Perform site inspections of installed equipment / materials to ensure quality requirements are being met. Provide feedback to the contractor in a constructive way.

The person we are looking for is flexible, hands-on and experienced. You will get the chance to have a real impact on our success story in Germany and see the results of your work. Our organization values great self-discipline and a natural talent to make things happen. Qualities that we cherish are sense of quality, friendliness, grit and a collaborative approach.

Northvolt is an equal opportunity employer. We're a diverse group of individuals, united by a common mission, who recognise that while our actions as individuals have a role to play in driving Northvolt towards its goals, we always seek to move forward as a team. We offer you an open and welcoming atmosphere where we win as a team – and fail as a team. Northvolt is growing at the speed of light and we are a strong believer in internal career development. For us it’s important to look at your skills and potential, please refrain form including your picture and age with your application to help us with this.

Apply with CV in english or your complete LinkedIn profile.

Full time employment, fixed salary.
Planned starting date is asap.

We believe that you have :

• Bachelor's degree in Construction, or Engineering preferable.
• 5+ years site experience managing construction contractors.
• A good understanding of the importance of safe working practices and the willingness to intervene when they are not being adhered to.
• A clear understanding of the different interfaces on a construction site, and how best to leverage them to keep installation moving in accordance with the project schedule
• A positive attitude and willingness to encourage co-workers
• Excellent communications skills
• Experience working on large fast-paced EPC projects preferable.
• Fluency in written and spoken English