Senior Development Manager T&I Engineering

Would you like to contribute to innovation, decarbonization and the future of our planet?

Vattenfall is now looking for a Senior Development Manager Transport & Installation Engineering to be part of the Transportation & Installation Engineering team within our Business Area Wind, Offshore, Project Delivery & Engineering.

The Project Delivery & Engineering department is the technical know-how center within Business Area Wind, setting the standards and guidelines as well as being embedded within our projects, both through the development and implementation phase as well as in operations.

What will you do?

As Senior Development Manager Transport & Installation, you represent the Project Execution organization and will be mainly supporting our offshore wind projects in their development stage. Your responsibilities in this context are to lead and drive the Transport and Installation concepts across all installation packages, supporting our Technical Project Managers.

• Create the most suitable T&I set-up for development projects, including the associated CAPEX budget and required documentation. The project phases you will be involved in range from early development (TG0) until handover to the project execution team (TG2).
• Take the lead in building block development and maintenance for future potentials. An automated approach will help decrease reaction time in a fast-changing market environment.
• Proactively discuss new methodologies with our suppliers to facilitate the pipeline of Vattenfall offshore wind projects.
• Act as an active driver on interfaces of the Transportation & Installation Engineering department towards our stakeholders. Contribute to a collaborative work environment enabling swift exchange among team members, proactively supporting the solution of issues both technical and resource related.
• Support our Installation Engineers in execution, O&M, or decommissioning projects with expertise on methodologies, lessons learned, and concepts to ensure the most successful and cost-efficient project execution.

Qualifications

We are looking for a person who is willing and capable of managing the development of Transport and Installation methodologies, creating and maintaining the budget for our offshore projects. We have a pipeline of interesting offshore windfarms in a variety of challenging locations, and need a person that proactively contributes to drive forward on a technical and commercial level. Your previous experiences will enable you to provide valuable input to development, technical and execution strategies, as well as engagement to our future project pipeline.

• Engineering degree and experience in offshore Transport and Installation, preferably across multiple disciplines (Foundation, Cables, WTGs, Hydrogen). Minimum 10 years relevant work experience is required, ideally gained in highly regulated industries (e.g. offshore, renewables, oil and gas, or chemical industry).
• Experience with offshore wind Transport and Installation methodologies is highly preferred. Knowledge about offshore installation vessels, installation tools and methodologies, and relevant offshore codes and standards is an advantage.
• Proven experience with execution of Transport and Installation projects: accomplished at setting targets, development planning, quantifying risks, and assessing impact on budget. Experience at an offshore Installation Contractor is highly appreciated.
• Experience in Cable Installation projects with a strong focus on technology is a key asset for this position.
• Strong technical understanding with the ability to resolve detailed issues and to convey complex technical matters and risk costing coherently.
• You will be part of a highly skilled team in the Transportation & Installation Engineering Department. Your role will primarily be focused on projects in development, but some involvement in offshore wind projects in execution or operation can also be expected.
• A positive mindset with strong self-motivation and resilience, a flexible and proactive approach to finding solutions, and comfort in simultaneously managing several tasks to often challenging deadlines.
• Living our core principles: Active, Open, Positive, and Safety.

Additional Information

We offer good remuneration, a challenging and international work environment, and the possibility to work with some of the best in the field. You will be working in interdisciplinary teams and can always count on support from committed colleagues. We offer attractive employment conditions and opportunities for personal and professional development.

• Dynamic Workplace: A diverse environment characterized by team spirit and flexibility.
• Professional Growth: Opportunities for career advancement in a growing sector.
• Inclusive Culture: A supportive and inclusive workplace that values diversity and encourages collaboration.
• Attractive employment conditions: Comprehensive remuneration, flexible working hours and locations, two brand new offices in Hamburg and Berlin, employee health and sport support.

We welcome your application in English no later than Jan 11th 2026.

For more information about the recruitment process, you are welcome to contact our recruiter Cristina Sigel via mail: cristina.sigel@vattenfall.de

Vattenfall is a European energy company with approximately 21,000 employees. For more than 100 years we have electrified industries, supplied energy to people’s homes and modernized our way of living through innovation and cooperation. Our mission is clear: fossil freedom. To reach this ambitious goal, we are looking for talented individuals who combine personal drive with strong team spirit and a passion for contributing to a meaningful corporate mission.

We look forward to receiving your application!