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Large Projects Offshore plays a key role in the energy transition. The department is responsible for the current and future further development of the entire offshore grid and thus for the development and implementation of the DC interconnectors and the offshore wind farm grid connection in the German and Dutch area of ​​the North Sea.

To ensure the offshore interests of TenneT are safeguarded in new policy, legislation and regulation, the Advisor Offshore Development participates in discussions related to the efficient and sustainable development of offshore wind and the offshore grid. For successful and professional engagement in external meetings, you prepare content related analyses and TenneT positions, e.g. techno-economic analysis, LCOE calculations and elaboration of new policies into operational procedures. You are going to be part of a team working on actual and forward looking topics within a highly dynamic working environment.  You will report to the Head of Offshore Development whilst jointly working with the colleagues within the Offshore Development department as well as collaborating with other departments within TenneT.

We are looking for a new colleague who is able to coordinate and improve regulations applicable to the offshore grid, e.g. achieve improvements in policies and regulations from LCOE perspective, and coordinate and develop contracts for customers (offtake and feed-in) to the offshore grid. Secondary tasks in addition to the previous more legal, regulatory, financial and contractual topics, can be for instance involvement in Corporate Social Responsibility programs for the offshore projects, and involvement in the development of the future offshore grid roadmaps. 

You support TenneT by leading offshore developments programs as part of the Offshore Development department within LPO. You will set the scene for the future roll out of offshore wind in close alignment with various departments, internal and external stakeholders. You show a strong external orientation, show vision, passion and energy, and build trust and partnerships.

You will be responsible that all the offshore developments will get formalized and adopted by governmental bodies and  are prepared for a standardized and large scale roll out, with high stakeholders acceptance and within quality and budget requirements. This means that you are acting as a role model for TenneT's core values Courage, Connection and Ownership.

Skills & qualifications 

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.

TenneT is a leading European grid operator committed to a secure and reliable electricity supply - 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. We are shaping the energy transition for a sustainable energy future. As the first cross-border transmission system operator, we plan, build and operate an almost 24,500 kilometres long high and extra-high voltage grid in the Netherlands and Germany and are one of the largest investors in national and international electricity grids, on land and at sea. Every day, our 6,600 employees give their best and ensure with responsibility, courage and networking that more than 42 million end consumers can rely on a stable electricity supply.