Grid Delivery Project Manager

Power Grid Delivery Manager – High Voltage Infrastructure

Location: Frankfurt / Berlin, Germany (Hybrid)
Contract Type: Freelance / Contract
Duration: 12 Months – Extendable
Working Arrangement: Hybrid – Travel to Frankfurt and Berlin required approximately 2–4 days per month, with additional project-related travel as needed
Language Requirements: Fluent German & English

Role Overview

Linnk Group is seeking an experienced Grid Delivery Project Manager to support the coordination and delivery of High Voltage (110-220kv) grid infrastructure projects across the DACH region.
This is an exciting 12-month contract opportunity for an energy professional with strong experience in grid connections, substations, and utility engagement. The successful candidate will coordinate multiple projects, working closely with Distribution System Operators (DSOs), Transmission System Operators (TSOs), engineering consultants, contractors, and internal stakeholders to ensure successful project delivery.

Key Responsibilities
• Coordinate grid connection and HV infrastructure activities across multiple projects, including utility engagement, permitting, procurement, and delivery planning.
• Manage relationships with DSOs, TSOs, contractors, consultants, and other external stakeholders.
• Organise and lead regular project meetings, technical discussions, and stakeholder reviews.
• Prepare meeting minutes, progress reports, programme updates, and executive presentations.
• Support project budgeting, financial forecasting, cost tracking, and purchase order administration.
• Coordinate technical and programme requirements across engineering, procurement, and delivery teams.
• Monitor project progress, identify potential risks, and support the resolution of delivery challenges.
• Maintain accurate project documentation, reporting, and communication across workstreams.
• Support project activities across the DACH region, including occasional site visits and travel of up to 30%.

Candidate Requirements
• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in electrical engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Energy Engineering, or a related discipline.
• 5–8+ years of experience within the energy, utilities, power infrastructure, or grid connection sector.
• Strong experience working with HV/MV substations and associated electrical infrastructure.
• Proven experience coordinating grid interconnection projects and engaging with DSOs and TSOs.
• Good technical understanding of HV/MV power systems, grid infrastructure, and utility connection processes.
• Experience supporting procurement, project budgeting, forecasting, and cost management.
• Ability to coordinate multiple projects and manage technical and commercial stakeholders.
• Strong communication, reporting, and presentation skills, including engagement with senior management.
• Fluent German and English, both written and spoken.
• Flexibility to travel to Frankfurt, Berlin, and other project locations when required.