Lead Project Execution - Site Management

At TenneT, we seek professionals who contribute to the future of our energy grid. We expect you to bring the right experience and skills to make a valuable impact on our team and mission. What do you bring?

Lead Project Execution – Site Management

How do you keep the Netherlands energized? As Lead Project Execution – Site Management, you are responsible for managing an internationally located construction site in Malaysia or India. You lead the daily operations related to quality assurance, progress, safety and site surveyance within the assigned yard. This ensures TenneT can continue to rely on safe, high quality project execution.

You are additionally responsible for:

• Contributing actively to a safe working environment – for yourself, colleagues and contractors.
• Managing a site team and performing regular site surveys – monitoring quality, progress and safety.
• Supporting standardisation of the project management approach – contributing to synergies between multiple HVDC systems and offshore platforms.
• Ensuring quality and compliance standards – including local country requirements for assigned activities.
• Aligning with experts and project teams across Large Projects Offshore Netherlands (LON) – incorporating lessons learned.
• Ensuring compliance with regulatory guidelines – covering HSE, time, risk, quality and TenneT corporate frameworks.
• Driving implementation and continuous improvement – of organisational processes, tools and culture.
• Setting up, staffing and hierarchically leading a dedicated project team – ensuring project goals are met.
• Coaching, inspiring and developing employees – aligning closely with other projects and line management.
• Fostering collaboration and teamwork – within LON and 2GW departments.
• Ensuring team members have required skills, training and resources – to perform effectively.

You will work within the Project Management and Execution – Construction Projects / Large Projects Offshore – Yard Management team, consisting of approximately 8 FTE plus additional staff from other departments and contractors. Together, you work on delivering the HVDC Offshore Converter Station within time and budget to ensure the connection of the wind parks in the North Sea, which is key to a stable and sustainable energy system.

The main challenge lies in establishing effective collaboration and alignment with various team members in the Netherlands, such as the Portfolio Manager, Lead HVDC Portfolio, and the Technical Project Leads HVDC. The time zone differences can make coordination more complex. In addition, working within an international team means navigating different cultural backgrounds, which can also be challenging at times. Furthermore, you hold hierarchical responsibilities and interact with a wide range of stakeholders, requiring strong communication, leadership, and decision making skills. The team operates in a collaborative and open atmosphere within a multicultural environment where cooperation and continuous improvement are central.

Waar kom je terecht

Large Projects Offshore is a key contributor to the energy transition. The Unit is responsible for the current and future development of the offshore grid as a whole and subsequently for the development and realization of the DC interconnectors and the Offshore Wind Farm grid connections in both the German and Dutch sectors of the North Sea.

Jouw profiel & achtergrond

At TenneT, we look for professionals who help shape the future of our electricity grid. We expect you to bring the right experience and mindset to contribute to our mission.

What do you bring?

• Strong leadership skills: You are a natural, servant leader capable of coaching and inspiring teams in an international environment.
• Technical expertise: You are familiar with large infrastructure projects, preferably with offshore experience.
• Continuous improvement mindset: You actively contribute to standardisation and process improvement across multiple projects.

In addition, you bring:

• Preferably a Master’s degree, with academic-level thinking and working.
• At least 3+ years of experience in a comparable role.
• Fluency in English, Dutch is preferred or additional languages are an advantage.
• Preferably IPMA D certification or willingness to obtain it.
• A dynamic, enthusiastic mindset without a “nine to five” mentality.
• Willingness to work abroad at yard locations for extended periods (maximum of 5 years).
• EU-passport holder, due to (Dutch) visa laws and regulations.

Arbeidsvoorwaarden

• A one year Dutch TenneT contract, one month probation period, with the prospect of a permanent position.
• 30 holidays annually.
• Expat policy during the assignment abroad, including mobility premium, relocation -, housing - and hardship allowance, schooling for children if needed.
• Start in the Netherlands for onboarding, familiarizing with the team and organization.

Flexible conditions:

• Hybrid working where possible, plus travel-, internet- and home office allowances.
• Vitality support, including compensation for sports activities and health insurance.
• Development opportunities through the TenneT Academy.

We encourage initiative and give you the space to bring new ideas forward. Together we ensure that the Netherlands keeps moving and is ready for the energy system of tomorrow.