Head of Planning, Construction & Commissioning (all genders)

Offshore wind energy - the pillar of our future energy supply!

Skyborn Renewables is a pioneer and leading offshore wind developer and operator with more than 20 years’ experience and a track record of approx. 7 GW developed around the globe to date. The competencies of our 400 employees cover the entire offshore wind value chain, including greenfield development, engineering and design, procurement, financing, construction management and asset management.

Do you want to make a difference? To advance the energy transition in an international and growing business field? Skyborn Renewables offers you the opportunity to do so.

With us, you can expect a dynamic environment with committed employees as well as the opportunity to break new ground and expand your skills.

Join our friendly team at our locations in Hamburg or Bremen as Head of Planning, Construction & Commissioning (all genders).

Responsibilities

• Define and implement construction and commissioning strategies, standards, and governance frameworks covering HSE, quality, schedule, and cost, ensuring consistency across a matrix organisation.
• Lead, mentor, and develop Construction & Commissioning teams across multiple projects, driving performance, capability building, succession planning, and a high‑performance culture.
• Support effective resource planning, prioritisation, and allocation across the project portfolio.
• Oversee installation contractors, fabrication yards, and commissioning teams to ensure safe, efficient, and high‑quality execution throughout all phases.
• Manage interfaces between engineering, package management, and execution, identifying and mitigating cross‑functional and cross‑package risks.
• Work closely with Engineering, Package Management, Project Management, and HSE to enable integrated planning, sequencing, and execution readiness.
• Establish KPIs, provide consolidated reporting to senior leadership, and drive continuous improvement through best practices and lessons learned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, or a related field; an MBA or equivalent advanced degree is highly desirable.
• Extensive experience in offshore wind or large‑scale infrastructure projects.
• Proven background in hands‑on construction and/or commissioning roles.
• Demonstrated career progression from technical execution roles into leadership positions.
• Strong leadership and people‑management capabilities across multi‑layered team structures.
• Excellent cross‑functional coordination skills in complex, multi‑stakeholder environments.
• Ability to challenge and guide contractors and teams based on first‑hand technical experience.
• Deep, practical understanding of offshore construction, installation, and commissioning activities, gained through direct involvement in execution.
• Excellent communication and decision‑making skills in complex delivery settings.

Benefits

• Permanent employment in an international company where you make a difference in the renewable energy sector.
• Flexible ways of working: Mobile office regulation of 40 % per week.
• Enjoy 30 days of vacation, extended with possible unpaid vacation days.
• A modern work environment with open doors and room for your ideas.
• Learning and Development Opportunities to support your personal and professional growth.
• Company celebrations, team events and get‑togethers.
• Employee Assistance Program offers training and counselling to support your wellbeing.
• Other employee benefits depending on location: capital‑forming benefits, subsidised company pension plan, company bicycle leasing, and company fitness programme.

We look forward to your application!