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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? As Cost Engineering Coordinator Offshore, you will play a key role in strengthening cost engineering practices for our offshore projects. Ready to make an impact?
Your profile and background
At TenneT, we look for professionals who help shape the future of our electricity grid. We expect you to bring the right experience and skills to make a valuable contribution to our team and mission.
What do you bring?
- Analytical Strength – You have a sharp eye for cost control and apply strong analytical skills in your work.
- Communication Skills – You collaborate closely with various teams and stakeholders, communicating clearly about costs and financial strategy.
- Team Leadership – You are a supportive colleague who builds strong relationships and motivates others with your personality and expertise.
- A Master’s degree in Construction, Engineering, Civil Engineering, or Electrical Engineering, ideally with CCT and/or CCE certification or a comparable qualification.
- At least 5 years of relevant experience in cost engineering, preferably within offshore projects or similarly complex environments.
- Strong expertise in cost engineering tools (e.g. PIN), with a systematic mindset – capable of building, maintaining, and improving frameworks, models, systems, and databases to drive standardization and professionalization.
- Familiarity with long-term contracts, investment processes, and impact analysis of indexation clauses.
- Excellent command of Business English; Dutch is not required but helpful.
Your contribution to TenneT
How do you keep the Netherlands powered? As Cost Engineering Coordinator Offshore (within TenneT we call it a Cost Engineering Advisor), you are responsible for leading and professionalizing cost engineering within our offshore projects, ensuring robust estimations and strategic cost advice that support investment decisions and project success. You will also:
- Team Leadership and Coordination – Act as the first point of contact within the Cost Engineering team, distributing tasks, streamlining workflows, and clarifying roles and responsibilities.
- Stakeholder Engagement and Visibility – Strengthen the visibility of the Cost Engineering team among internal and external stakeholders, fostering strong relationships and alignment.
- Content Expertise and Support – Serve as a hands-on expert with a solid foundation in Cost Engineering and Project Control, supporting the team and elevating the overall quality of work.
- Communication and Decision-Making – Demonstrate strong interpersonal skills, prioritize effectively, and make clear, confident decisions. You are approachable and actively involved with both the team and the wider organization.
- Cost Engineering Specialist – Participate in negotiations of project contracts as required, create CAPEX cost estimates and indexation and cost+ calculations to determine the Estimates at Completion throughout the project lifecycle. Collaborate with and challenge contractors, assess financial impacts of changes, and identify optimization opportunities.
You will work within the Large Projects Offshore Netherlands (LON) unit, part of the Project Management Office, Delivery & Development (PMO D&D). The team consists of around 15 experienced colleagues, including 5 Cost Engineers. Together, you contribute to the realization of offshore grid connections—essential for the energy transition and a stable energy supply in the Netherlands. The team culture is collaborative and professional, with a strong focus on innovation.
Our recruiting process
Our offer
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Payment & more
Attractive remuneration and social benefits
We offer great benefits such as a salary based on our Collective Labor Agreement, an annual bonus and excellent pension scheme.
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Wellness Balance & Personal Growth
Health - your basis
Because we think it is important that you are healthy and feel good, we offer all kinds of great extras: we provide various opportunities to work out via our Always Energy program which offers a wide range of opportunities to indulge in sports (organised training for different sports, competitions and events). And you will receive a sports allowance if you are a member of a sports club.
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Technology & Innovation
Modern working environment
- Modern IT-tools
- Ergonomic workstations
- Very well equipped conference rooms and communication solutions that enable cross-location and cross-border collaboration
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This will be our challenge
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.
Additional information
TenneT gives you the opportunity to contribute to a sustainable energy future. Together with colleagues, partners, and stakeholders, you’ll work on innovative solutions that enable the energy transition. We provide you with the space to develop your talents and work in an environment where your growth is central.
We offer:
- A permanent contract with a two-month probation period, based on 32 to 40 hours per week.
- A salary in job grade 9: €4,675 – €9,196 gross per month (full-time), plus 8% holiday allowance and 6% year-end bonus.
- 43 holidays per year (based on full-time employment).
- A solid pension scheme via ABP, with 70% of the premium paid by TenneT.
All mentioned employment conditions apply to a full-time position unless otherwise stated. We value a good work-life balance and your personal development. Therefore, we offer flexible solutions such as:
• Flexible working conditions, including hybrid working and home office allowances.
• Support for your vitality, including contributions to sports memberships and health insurance.
• Development opportunities via the TenneT Academy to continue expanding your knowledge and skills.
Work location: Arnhem Rijnpoort (office days on Monday and Wednesday), with flexibility to work from home and occasional travel within the Netherlands or Europe.
Apply now!
Ready to make an impact? Apply today and become part of our team!
If you have questions about the position, feel free to contact Bianca Kreijger via bianca.kreijger@tennet.eu or 06 – 4216 3962.
Together, we’ll build a sustainable energy future!
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Salary
4675 € - 9196 €
Diversity
Since we use AI as part of our recruiting process, we would like to create transparency and clarity at this point. The AI serves exclusively as a supporting and recommending tool to make our processes even faster and more efficient. At no time are automated decisions made.
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TenneT is a leading European grid operator. We are committed to providing a secure and reliable supply of electricity 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, while helping to drive the energy transition in our pursuit of a brighter energy future – more sustainable, reliable and affordable than ever before. In our role as the first cross-border Transmission System Operator (TSO) we design, build, maintain and operate over 25,000 kilometres of high-voltage electricity grid in the Netherlands and large parts of Germany, and facilitate the European energy market through our 17 interconnectors to neighbouring countries. We are one of the largest investors in national and international onshore and offshore electricity grids, with a turnover of EUR 9.2 billion and a total asset value of EUR 45 billion. Every day our 8,300 employees take ownership, show courage and make and maintain connections to ensure that the supply and demand of electricity is balanced for over 43 million people.
Lighting the way ahead together
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TenneT is a leading European grid operator. We are committed to providing a secure and reliable supply of electricity 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, while helping to drive the energy transition in our pursuit of a brighter energy future – more sustainable, reliable and affordable than ever before. In our role as the first cross-border Transmission System Operator (TSO) we design, build, maintain and operate over 25,000 kilometres of high-voltage electricity grid in the Netherlands and large parts of Germany, and facilitate the European energy market through our 17 interconnectors to neighbouring countries. We are one of the largest investors in national and international onshore and offshore electricity grids, with a turnover of EUR 9.2 billion and a total asset value of EUR 45 billion. Every day our 8,300 employees take ownership, show courage and make and maintain connections to ensure that the supply and demand of electricity is balanced for over 43 million people.
Lighting the way ahead together