Planning Engineer · On-Site

Location:

Region: Berlin
Country: Germany

Role:

  • Industry: Engineering
  • Job Type: Contract / Freelance
Working Arrangement: On-Site
Rate: Negotiable

Application Details:

Start Date: ASAP
Expiry Date: 26/07/2026
Job Reference: SMTCKE28

Planning Engineer · On-Site

Position: Resident Engineer/Project Planning Engineer

Location: Brandenburg, Berlin

Contract Type: Freelance

Contract Length: 12-month (Possibility of Extension)

Start date: ASAP (latest 29th June)

 

As a Resident Engineer / Project Planning Engineer, you will take on on-site technical responsibility for the construction and commissioning of medium-voltage plants (1–36 kV), substations and cable transmission systems in Germany. They are the central interface between the client, general contractor and specialist trades – from the civil engineering phase to acceptance by the grid operator.

Your success is measured by the on-time and on-budget project management, the complete technical documentation and compliance with all relevant standards (DIN VDE 0101, DIN EN 50522, DGUV V3, TAB of the distribution system operators).

 

In this role, you will:

  • Technical construction supervision of MV switchgear (air- and SF₆-insulated), transformers (10/0.4 kV, 20/0.4 kV), earthing systems as well as protection and control technology
  • Supervision of civil engineering work for MV cable trays: trench excavation, sand bedding, pipe assemblies (empty conduits, cable protection pipes), route marking and covering according to VDE 0276; Control of cable pulling work, joint and end closure assembly as well as bending radius compliance according to manufacturer specifications
  • Accompaniment of factory acceptance tests (FAT) and on-site acceptance tests (SAT) for control panels, protection relays and measurement technology; Coordination with the responsible network operator as well as coordination with authorities and line owners for crossing structures (press drilling, HDD)
  • Monitoring of the commissioning sequence (primary tests, protection tests, VLF cable test, partial discharge measurement) as well as control of the earthing system according to DIN EN 50522 and lightning protection according to DIN EN 62305; Preparation of daily construction reports, defect reports and as-built documentation
  • Creation and maintenance of project and schedule plans (incl. milestone tracking) as well as technical reports and progress reports to the client

HOW TO SUCCEED:

  • Ensure project execution on time and on budget – at least 95% compliance with milestones
  • Development and maintenance of complete technical documentation for all construction and planning phases
  • Close cooperation with the client as well as proactive communication in the event of deviations or risks
  • Ensuring compliance with all relevant standards, regulations and HSE requirements
  • Coordination and monitoring of subcontractors and suppliers for quality assurance
  • Conducting regular site inspections and preparing meaningful progress reports
  • Identification and management of project risks and development of appropriate countermeasures
  • Support in billing and supplement processing in close coordination with project controlling

YOUR PROFILE:

  • Completed studies – electrical engineering, energy technology, civil engineering or a comparable technical course of study
  • Several years of professional experience – At least 3-5 years in the construction and commissioning of MV substations and/or MV cable infrastructure in Germany
  • Project management skills – experience with NEC or FIDIC contracts as well as common PM methodologies (e.g. APM, Prince2)
  • Planning software – Safe handling of Primavera P6, MS Project or comparable programs
  • Technical understanding – Sound knowledge of relevant standards: DIN VDE 0101, DIN EN 50522, VDE 0276, IEC 62271, DGUV V3, TAB of the distribution system operators
  • Strong communication skills – Fluent in German and good written and spoken English
  • Willingness to travel – Regular presence on construction sites in Germany and, if necessary, the UK
  • Advantageous – knowledge of BIM methods as well as experience with public clients

 

If you are interested in this role, apply below or send your CV to contact@g2recruitment.com

g2 Recruitment are committed to equality of opportunity for all applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships or any other characteristic protected by law.

Apply Now

This field is hidden when viewing the form
Name
Max. file size: 128 MB.
This field is hidden when viewing the form
Expiry Date

L&D Team

We are very lucky that g2 recruitment see Learning and Development as a vital part of a consultants journey which is why we have 4 people in the team who you will work very closely with from day 1 in your career. The team are on hand to guide you through your career at all levels and provide extra support working closely with the management team to give all consultants the best chance of success.  

Our Three Pillars of Training

Academy:
Week 1 is a series of remote sessions to learn all things systems, followed by a 1 week academy process which is a mixture of classroom and deskside this will be in one of our UK offices and usually consists of 3-8 other consultants all starting their journey together.

Experienced Modules:
These are a variety of sessions curated by us designed to support consultants as they are progressing through the career ladder, the aim is to ensure consultants at all levels have access to L&D.

Junior Management Programme:
Ran by our head of L&D this programme is designed to support junior managers as they start their management career. This involves things like personal branding, time management and ends in a business plan which is presented to members of the Exec board and senior management team.

Jaz123
Jaz D’Avola
Head of Learning & Development

Jaz joined g2 Recruitment in 2013.

She now leads our Learning and Development programme, transferring the knowledge and wisdom she learnt as a recruiter to the new generation of talent.

Imani
Imani WIlliams
Learning and Development Consultant

Imani joined g2 Recruitment in 2022.

His role involves developing individuals in all areas of the business, varying from inducting and onboarding consultants to working with them 1 to 1 to identify areas of development.  He aids with growth of L&D across the business, watching consultants experience and develop.

Meghan1
Meghan Mcloughlin
Learning and Development Consultant

Meghan joined g2 in 2023 as an L&D consultant, Working in recruitment for 6 years, her role is to  help consultants at all levels to upskill and focus on development points. This could be anything from sales calls or candidate calls to organisation improvements.

Kane Gray
Systems & Academy Trainer

Kane joined g2 in April 2023 as an Academy & Systems Trainer.

His role involves teaching the consultants that are new to the company the foundations of recruitment and our systems before then helping them to upskill in areas specific to each consultant. Working closely with different consultants and watching them implement the feedback, apply it, and then benefit off the back of it.

Candidates

Get started with your job search today and take the next step in your career.

This field is hidden when viewing the form
Name
Max. file size: 128 MB.
This field is hidden when viewing the form
Expiry Date

Clients

Looking to hire? Work with one of our expert recruitment consultants to find the talent your business needs.

This field is hidden when viewing the form
Name
Max. file size: 128 MB.