Esposende Head of Project Execution Southern Europe

Shape safe project delivery across Southern Europe

Would you like to lead a regional project portfolio that supports the green transition? As Head of Project Execution in the Southern Europe Hub, Grid Solutions, you will set direction for safe, timely, high-quality and cost-efficient delivery while working in a global company on a growing portfolio of energy infrastructure projects.

Set direction for regional project execution

You will hold end-to-end accountability for project execution across the Southern Europe Hub. The position covers portfolio performance, governance, commercial outcomes, HSE, customer commitments and development of project and site management capabilities. You will coordinate priorities with resource management, sales, supply chain, finance, quality and HSE functions.

Your responsibility will be to:

• Lead the regional project execution organisation, including project managers, site managers and engineering support.

• Own portfolio progress, risks, quality, costs, invoicing, cash flow and contractual commitments.

• Drive project governance, change control, reporting and escalation requirements across the hub.

• Build safe execution and compliance with HSE, legal, regulatory and site-specific requirements.

• Secure execution readiness through resource, subcontractor, logistics, tools and equipment planning.

The position belongs to the Southern Europe Hub within Grid Solutions and reports to the VP, Grid Solutions Southern Europe. The location of the position is in Barcelona, Madrid or Porto. Regular site visits and occasional multi-day travel within the region are expected.

Commercially aware project executive with sound judgement

You are structured, decisive and composed when priorities compete or deadlines are tight. You communicate clearly with customers, authorities and senior stakeholders, act with integrity and place safety, quality and compliance at the centre of decisions. You also create clarity for teams and support capability development across project and site functions.

You also have:

• 10+ years of project execution experience, including 5 years within a leadership role, in infrastructure, energy or industrial environments

• Senior management experience with project managers and site-based organisations.

• Experience delivering complex projects under contractual, financial and regulatory constraints.

• Knowledge of project governance, financial steering, risk management and stakeholder engagement.

• Relevant technical or business education, with professional English and a local hub language

Build greener energy infrastructure across Southern Europe

NKT is committed to developing a diverse organization and culture where people of diverse backgrounds can grow and are inspired to do their best. We have high ambitions for establishing gender diversity at NKT and encouraging all interested candidates to apply – even if you don’t tick all the boxes described. We believe that a diverse organization enables long-term performance, and that an inclusive and welcoming culture creates a better work environment.

This role offers career development in a collaborative international setting, with broad exposure to project governance, commercial performance, HSE and cross-functional portfolio management. You will work with colleagues across Grid Solutions and continue to grow your skills through complex regional energy projects.

“As a leader, I value clear decisions, safe execution and transparent collaboration across every project. This role connects our regional portfolio with the people, governance and customer commitments needed for consistent delivery,” says Hiring Manager, Xavier Vallez.

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We will review applications continuously, but we recommend you apply no later than 22 November 2026. Be aware that personality and cognitive tests might be included in the recruitment process. If you have any questions about the role, you are very welcome to contact Hiring Manager Xavier Vallez at Xavier.Vallez@nkt.com. For inquiries about the recruitment process, please reach out to Recruiter Sara Karlsson at Sara.Karlsson@nkt.com. Please note that due to the GDPR regulations we cannot accept any applications via e-mail.

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