We are family friendly and flexible
Flexible working hours without fixed times and home office options allow you to organize your work individually.
At TenneT, we offer an exciting opportunity to contribute to the execution of our offshore grid connection systems. As a Sub Project Lead Construction in Batam, Indonesia, for our 2GW HVDC projects, you will ensure that the technical design, quality, and schedule for the construction are executed safely, efficiently, and in a controlled manner—within a culturally diverse and challenging environment. Ready to make an impact?
Your profile and background
We are looking for a seasoned professional who brings both technical expertise and cultural sensitivity to this international role.
You bring:
• An academic working and thinking level with a relevant university degree (or equivalent qualification).
• At least 15 years of experience in platform or shipyard construction management.
• IPMA Level C or B certification (due to project management responsibilities).
• Strong communication and social skills, independence, decisiveness, and a proactive mindset.
• Willingness to relocate to Batam, Indonesia for approximately 4 years.
• EU nationality (required due to visa regulations).
• Fluency in English (written and spoken).
Your contribution to TenneT
As Sub Project Lead Construction – Yard, you will lead the site team at the shipyard in Batam and oversee the delivery of the designed platform scope. You will be part of the 2GW Program within the Portfolio GE Seatrium, responsible for three HVDC offshore converter platforms built in Singapore and Batam, to be installed in the North Sea by 2028.
You will manage a team of 4 to 6 technical specialists (e.g. piping, HVAC, mechanical), who monitor contractor activities and ensure compliance with contractual requirements. You will also collaborate closely with colleagues in Singapore, the Netherlands, and the contractor.
Your key responsibilities include:
• Monitoring the construction schedule, mitigating delays, and ensuring yard activities comply with design specifications.
• Providing technical leadership to the specialist team in Batam.
• Organizing and leading regular technical meetings with the contractor.
• Coordinating contract processes, including handling deviations and change requests (RfC).
• Safeguarding contractual aspects, including handling requests for acceptance (RfA).
Additional responsibilities:
• Acting as a consultant and sparring partner for other project members.
• Managing commissioning activities and interfaces.
• Reporting progress and deviations to the Lead Construction.
• Preparing decision proposals.
You will start with a period of approximately 2 months in the Netherlands, followed by a long-term assignment (approx. 4 years) in Batam, Indonesia.
Our recruiting process
Our offer
Flexibility
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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, while in the Netherlands.
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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 offers you the opportunity to contribute to a sustainable energy future. You will work in an international environment where innovation, collaboration, and personal development are key.
We offer:
• A Dutch employment contract with an expat policy during the assignment in Batam.
• A gross monthly salary in scale 9 (€4,675 – €9,196), based on a 40-hour workweek.
• 43 holidays per year (full-time basis).
• A permanent contract with a two-month probation period.
• A solid pension scheme via ABP (70% employer contribution).
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:
• Hybrid working options, including travel, internet, and home office allowances.(while in the Netherlands).
• Vitality support, including contributions to sports memberships and health insurance, while in the Netherlands.
• Learning opportunities via the TenneT Academy.
We encourage initiative and give you the space to bring new ideas. Together, we ensure that the Netherlands remains in motion and ready for the energy of tomorrow.
Apply Now!
Ready to make an impact? Apply today and become part of our team!
If you have any questions about the position, please contact Bianca Kreijger, Recruiter People & Talent Acquisition at Bianca.Kreijger@tennet.eu or +31 6 4216 3962.
Together, we build a sustainable energy future!
The position may gets unpublished earlier, so don't hesitate to apply!
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