Land Manager / Rights-of-Way Manager

Senior Stakeholder / Landowner Manager Location: Unterweser-Spohle corridor, Germany / Remote Start: Expected October 2026 Duration: Until June 2030 Languages: Fluent German and English Contract: Long-term freelance/contract assignment Role OverviewWe are seeking an experienced Senior Stakeholder / Landowner Manager to support an offshore grid connection project.The successful candidate will form part of the Owner and Stakeholder Management Team, taking responsibility for managing relationships with landowners, tenants, agricultural businesses and other affected stakeholders throughout the construction and close-out phases.This is a highly stakeholder-facing position requiring strong communication, negotiation and conflict-resolution skills, together with previous experience on major infrastructure, transmission, pipeline or energy projects.Key ResponsibilitiesAct as a senior point of contact between the client, landowners, tenants and other external stakeholders.Maintain regular communication with affected landowners and agricultural businesses throughout construction.Conduct site visits, landowner meetings and stakeholder coordination meetings.Manage objections, complaints, access restrictions and other stakeholder issues arising during construction.Negotiate practical solutions between landowners, contractors and the project team.Coordinate with construction management, site supervision, environmental consultants, technical specialists and contractors.Attend regular project, construction and stakeholder meetings.Support the management of crop damage, land damage and compensation matters.Oversee land handovers and reinstatement activities from a stakeholder perspective.Ensure stakeholder commitments, outstanding actions and agreements are appropriately documented and followed through.Support the transition and takeover of the existing stakeholder management activities at the beginning of the assignment.Provide regular status reporting to the wider project team. Skills & ExperienceSignificant experience in stakeholder, landowner or community management on major infrastructure projects.Strong preference for experience within electricity transmission, utilities, pipelines, offshore/onshore grid connections, renewables or linear infrastructure.Demonstrable experience dealing directly with private landowners, tenants and agricultural businesses.Strong negotiation, mediation and conflict-resolution skills.Experience managing sensitive land access and construction-related stakeholder issues.Ability to work effectively with multidisciplinary construction and engineering teams.Strong documentation and reporting capabilities.Experience with GIS, SharePoint or similar project information systems would be advantageous.Familiarity with land rights management systems such as LaRA-Scoup would be beneficial.High willingness to undertake regular site visits throughout the route corridor.Fluent German and English are essential. ersg are an equal opportunities employer; we are committed to promoting equality of opportunity for all job applicants. We do not discriminate against applicants on the basis of age, sex, race, disability, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender reassignment or religious background; all decisions are based on merit.

Job DescriptionJob Title: Site HSE Manager / Site Health & Safety Manager (m/f/d) - Industrial / EPC SubstationsLocation: Baden-Württemberg, GermanyMain Duties and ResponsibilitiesIn this position, you will ensure that:Health, Safety and Environmental (HSE) requirements are implemented to the highest standards, fully comply with legal regulations, and meet both company and client requirements.Regular communication is maintained with the Site Management team, the client's Health & Safety Coordinator, and internal departments.Subcontractors comply with all project-specific requirements and applicable legal regulations.You participate in all Health, Safety and Environmental meetings.Site safety plans and safe working procedures are developed, implemented, and regularly reviewed.Risk assessments are carried out and appropriate control measures are defined.Regular site safety inspections are conducted.HSE inductions are delivered to everyone entering the site (e.g. in accordance with DGUV requirements).HSE KPIs are monitored and reported.Support is provided in handling customer complaints and implementing corrective actions.Reportable accidents and environmental incidents are properly investigated, documented, and administered.Continuous improvement is promoted through training, coaching, and ongoing support.Required QualificationsIdeally, you will have several years of relevant professional experience and meet the following requirements:Proven experience on construction sites of varying size and complexity, preferably involving GIS/AIS high-voltage substations.Strong knowledge of occupational health & safety legislation and environmental regulations.Experience in developing site safety concepts and conducting risk assessments.Good knowledge of ISO 45001 (Occupational Health & Safety) and ISO 14001 (Environmental Management).Proficiency with Microsoft Office and document management systems.Strong technical expertise combined with excellent interpersonal and leadership skills.Ability to identify issues early, resolve problems effectively, and build positive relationships with clients and suppliers.Excellent communication skills, with the ability to convey information clearly, logically, and confidently, along with the assertiveness required for the role.Highly self-motivated, flexible, proactive, and resilient, with the ability to work independently while always adhering to the company Code of Conduct.Ability to remain calm under pressure, maintain a clear overview, and take a solution-oriented approach in challenging situations.EducationYou have successfully completed one of the following:A technical qualification in Construction, Electrical Engineering/Electronics, orA degree in Civil Engineering, Process Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Safety Engineering, or another relevant scientific discipline.The following qualifications are advantageous:Electrically Instructed Person (EUP) certification.Qualified Electrician (Elektrofachkraft).Certified Occupational Safety Specialist (Sicherheitsfachkraft) in accordance with Section 7 of the German Occupational Safety Act (ASiG).LanguagesFluent German (business/professional proficiency) is essential.Business-level English is an advantage.ersg are an equal opportunities employer; we are committed to promoting equality of opportunity for all job applicants. We do not discriminate against applicants on the basis of age, sex, race, disability, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender reassignment or religious background; all decisions are based on merit.

Job DescriptionJob Title: Site HSE Manager / Site Health & Safety Manager (m/f/d) - Industrial / EPC SubstationsLocation: Baden-Württemberg, GermanyMain Duties and ResponsibilitiesIn this position, you will ensure that:Health, Safety and Environmental (HSE) requirements are implemented to the highest standards, fully comply with legal regulations, and meet both company and client requirements.Regular communication is maintained with the Site Management team, the client's Health & Safety Coordinator, and internal departments.Subcontractors comply with all project-specific requirements and applicable legal regulations.You participate in all Health, Safety and Environmental meetings.Site safety plans and safe working procedures are developed, implemented, and regularly reviewed.Risk assessments are carried out and appropriate control measures are defined.Regular site safety inspections are conducted.HSE inductions are delivered to everyone entering the site (e.g. in accordance with DGUV requirements).HSE KPIs are monitored and reported.Support is provided in handling customer complaints and implementing corrective actions.Reportable accidents and environmental incidents are properly investigated, documented, and administered.Continuous improvement is promoted through training, coaching, and ongoing support.Required QualificationsIdeally, you will have several years of relevant professional experience and meet the following requirements:Proven experience on construction sites of varying size and complexity, preferably involving GIS/AIS high-voltage substations.Strong knowledge of occupational health & safety legislation and environmental regulations.Experience in developing site safety concepts and conducting risk assessments.Good knowledge of ISO 45001 (Occupational Health & Safety) and ISO 14001 (Environmental Management).Proficiency with Microsoft Office and document management systems.Strong technical expertise combined with excellent interpersonal and leadership skills.Ability to identify issues early, resolve problems effectively, and build positive relationships with clients and suppliers.Excellent communication skills, with the ability to convey information clearly, logically, and confidently, along with the assertiveness required for the role.Highly self-motivated, flexible, proactive, and resilient, with the ability to work independently while always adhering to the company Code of Conduct.Ability to remain calm under pressure, maintain a clear overview, and take a solution-oriented approach in challenging situations.EducationYou have successfully completed one of the following:A technical qualification in Construction, Electrical Engineering/Electronics, orA degree in Civil Engineering, Process Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Safety Engineering, or another relevant scientific discipline.The following qualifications are advantageous:Electrically Instructed Person (EUP) certification.Qualified Electrician (Elektrofachkraft).Certified Occupational Safety Specialist (Sicherheitsfachkraft) in accordance with Section 7 of the German Occupational Safety Act (ASiG).LanguagesFluent German (business/professional proficiency) is essential.Business-level English is an advantage.ersg are an equal opportunities employer; we are committed to promoting equality of opportunity for all job applicants. We do not discriminate against applicants on the basis of age, sex, race, disability, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender reassignment or religious background; all decisions are based on merit.