Lead high voltage cable projects with impact
As a Project Manager – HV Cables Systems, you will play a key role in delivering high voltage underground line projects that support the green transition and enhance critical energy infrastructures. This role offers a unique chance to join a global, expanding organization that values innovation, engineering quality, and responsible project delivery. You will ensure that each project meets its technical, financial, and quality goals while collaborating closely with internal teams, suppliers, and clients. Your work will directly support the delivery of safe, reliable, and sustainable energy solutions. Do you want to contribute to the future of high voltage connectivity?

Manage, coordinate and deliver complex HV projects
In this role, you will manage a portfolio of high voltage underground cable projects, from initial study to successful completion. You will define the Bill of Materials, prepare budgets and work plans, coordinate resource allocation, and maintain close dialogue with clients. You will follow company policies, quality standards, environmental requirements, and safety procedures to ensure proper execution, including supervising tests when needed.

Your responsibility will be to:

• Manage assigned projects, including planning, execution, and control
• Conduct underground connection studies and define the Bill of Materials
• Negotiate, place, and manage internal and external orders
• Prepare project budgets, measurement reports, invoicing, and monthly financial tracking
• Coordinate internal and external resources, client follow up, and commercial proposals

You will be based in Esposende, reporting to the Director HV Systems. Some travel may be required depending on project needs.

Collaborative project professional with a solutions-focused mindset
You are a methodical project professional who flourishes when collaborating with a team. You communicate clearly, respond well to changing requirements, and keep a positive, solution-focused attitude when problems occur. You value teamwork, continuous learning, and respectful collaboration with people from diverse backgrounds. Your optimistic outlook, steady dependability, and action-focused mindset enable you to earn the trust of colleagues, clients, and partners and maintain steady progress across project phases.

You also have:

• A bachelor’s or master’s degree in electrical engineering
• Minimum 2 years of experience in similar roles
• Fluent English skills
• Proficient in common IT applications and tools
• Spanish fluency

Grow with a worldwide cable systems company
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 are dedicated to increasing gender diversity at NKT and encourage 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.
You will join an international and supportive environment where learning, development, and cross functional collaboration are central. This role offers opportunities to expand your skills, contribute to improved processes, and help boost the performance of a growing high-voltage systems team. You will be part of a workplace that values innovation, safety, and continuous improvement while supporting your professional growth.

Read more about our offer and listen to some voices of NKT Connectors here!

We will review applications continuously, but we recommend you apply no later than 19th of April. Be aware that personality and cognitive tests might be included in the recruitment process. If you have any questions about the recruitment process, please reach out to Sofia Miranda at sofia.miranda@nkt.com. Please note that due to the GDPR regulations we cannot accept any applications via e-mail.

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About NKT
Join a diverse and international team within NKT’s Grid Solutions business, supporting the delivery and operation of reliable power grids worldwide. We deliver HVAC onshore cable systems and provide specialist service for AC and DC cable systems onshore and offshore. As a global organisation with operations across Europe, Australia, the United States, and the Middle East, Grid Solutions works closely with customers around the world and across the full lifecycle of power cable systems.

At NKT, we are all Connectors. We connect to develop leading power cable technologies that enable the world’s transition to renewable energy - and we stay connected to grow as people and professionals. As a company, NKT connects a greener world with high-quality power cable technology and plays a key role as the world moves towards clean energy. NKT designs, manufactures and installs low-, medium- and high-voltage power cable solutions enabling reliable energy transmission. Since 1891, NKT has innovated the power cable technology, building the infrastructure from the first light bulbs to the megawatts created by renewable energy today. 
NKT is headquartered in Denmark, operates from more than 30 countries worldwide, and employs 6,500 people globally. NKT is listed on Nasdaq Copenhagen and realised a revenue of EUR 3.6 billion in 2025. NKT - We connect a greener world. www.nkt.com