Sub Project Lead Auxiliary HVDC

Introductie

Keeping the Netherlands powered – that is our mission. As Sub Project Lead Auxiliary Systems (HVDC), you play a key role in making complex HVDC platforms safe, timely and compliant. Together with your team, you work on integrating critical auxiliary systems that support a reliable and sustainable energy system.

Jouw rol

How do you keep the Netherlands powered?

As Sub Project Lead Auxiliary Systems (HVDC), you are responsible for coordinating and overseeing the delivery of the auxiliary systems sub project within large offshore HVDC grid connection systems, so that safety, quality, planning and cost objectives are met.

Within the HVDC & Platform Delivery team, you work in multidisciplinary project teams on complex offshore grid connections, with approximately 15 colleagues.

Additionally, you are responsible for:

• Managing the Auxiliary Systems sub project (including auxiliary power, cooling systems, earthing and EMC) within HVDC stations, in close coordination with project leads and contractors, so that scope, quality, schedule and cost are effectively controlled.
• Planning and coordinating engineering, installation and commissioning activities together with contractors, ensuring smooth interfaces between station and civil scopes.
• Monitoring compliance with contractual agreements, TenneT requirements and regulations, identifying deviations early and adjusting where necessary.
• Leading and technically guiding specialists and partners within your sub project, ensuring expertise is applied effectively and results are delivered.
• Acting as the central point of contact for internal and external stakeholders, enabling clear communication and well prepared decision making.
• Providing input for scheduling, document control and risk management, and actively contributing to a safe working environment on site.

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 are looking for professionals who contribute to an effective and future proof project organization. We expect you to bring the right experience and skills to deliver real value to our team and our mission. Therefore, we ask that you have:

• A completed Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a technical field, such as Electrical Engineering.
• Proven experience in managing and delivering complex infrastructure or energy projects.
• In depth technical knowledge of electrical auxiliary systems, preferably within HVDC, utilities or offshore environments.
• Professional fluency in English (both spoken and written) and in possession of a valid driving licence.

To truly make a difference in this role, you recognise yourself in the following competencies:

Competencies

• Customer focus: you align agreements, solutions and priorities with internal and external stakeholders, ensuring outcomes meet technical, operational and contractual expectations.
• Balancing interests: you carefully weigh safety, quality, schedule and cost considerations in your decisions, ensuring balanced and workable solutions in a complex project context.
• Action orientation: you take timely, targeted action when challenges arise in planning or execution, maintaining momentum and reducing risks.
• Interpersonal awareness: you collaborate effectively with specialists, contractors and project leads, anticipating different perspectives and interests to keep cooperation result focused.
• Influencing: you substantiate proposals and decisions convincingly, securing commitment and follow through from stakeholders.
• Vision and direction: you connect your sub project activities to the objectives of the broader 2 GW program, ensuring your contribution clearly supports overall project success.

This role falls within the Project Delivery & Execution – Project Management function profile, providing clarity for both you and TenneT on responsibilities, expectations and growth opportunities associated with this position.

Arbeidsvoorwaarden

TenneT offers you the opportunity to contribute to a sustainable energy future. Together with colleagues, partners and stakeholders, you work on innovative solutions that make the energy transition possible. You are given room to develop your expertise and make an impact in large scale offshore projects.

We offer you:

• A one-year contract under the TenneT collective labour agreement (CAO), with the intention to continue based on performance and project needs.
• A full-time position.
• A solid pension scheme via ABP, with TenneT paying 70% of the pension contribution.
• 43 days of leave per year based on full-time employment.

In addition, we support a healthy work–life balance and your professional development through:

• Support for your vitality, including a contribution towards a sports subscription and health insurance.
• Extensive learning and development opportunities via the TenneT Academy, enabling you to keep growing in a technically complex and international project environment.