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Keeping the Netherlands powered—that is our mission. As a Project Manager Offshore Cable, you ensure that the electricity grid remains future‑proof. Together with your team, you work on maintaining and repairing offshore cable systems that contribute to a stable and sustainable energy system.
 

Your profile and background

Experience & skills

  • A completed bachelor’s or master’s degree, preferably in a technical field
  • Several years of experience as a project or works manager in complex offshore high‑voltage cable projects
  • Experience with offshore operations such as surveys, cable installation, repair, and reburial
  • Knowledge of contract management, preferably FIDIC and LOGIC
  • Understanding of geo‑sciences and offshore cable systems
  • Project management certification (e.g. IPMA, PMP, or equivalent)
  • Strong planning, reporting, and stakeholder management skills
  • Fluency in English and proficiency in Dutch (minimum B1) or German is an advantage
  • Willingness to travel within Europe and to work offshore

Competencies

  • Managing complexity – You analyse complex technical and stakeholder challenges from multiple perspectives and translate them into workable solutions, so that projects are executed in a controlled and effective manner.
  • Balancing stakeholders – You align with internal and external stakeholders and carefully balance interests, so that decision‑making is supported and sustainable.
  • Effective communication – You communicate clearly and tailor your message to your audience in reports and meetings, so that stakeholders are well informed.
  • Decision quality – You make well‑considered decisions based on data, risks, and impact, so that projects are delivered safely and successfully.

Your contribution to TenneT

How will you help power the Netherlands?
As a Project Manager Offshore Cable, you are responsible for delivering complex maintenance and repair projects for offshore cable systems, so that the Netherlands can continue to rely on reliable, affordable, and sustainable energy.

  • You lead complex offshore cable projects from initiation through to completion, ensuring control of planning, budget, quality, and safety so that assets remain reliably in operation.
  • You coordinate multidisciplinary teams and external contractors and align with stakeholders such as grid connection managers and maintenance planners, so that work is executed in an integrated and efficient way.
  • You develop maintenance and repair plans, prepare reports and decision documents, and advise management and authorities, so that decisions are well‑founded and timely.
  • You establish and manage contracts and service agreements with suppliers and contractors, so that TenneT maintains effective repair readiness and service continuity.
  • You identify project risks, assess impacts, and implement mitigation and compliance measures, so that all activities meet permit requirements, contractual obligations, and TenneT standards.
  • You safeguard technical documentation and asset data and contribute to process improvements within the subsea domain, so that safe and efficient long‑term asset operations are ensured.

Our recruiting process

Our offer

Flexibility
We are family friendly and flexible
 
Flexible working hours without fixed times and home office options allow you to organize your work individually. Our external partners also provide you with support services for various phases of life - for example, in matters relating to household services or care and career.
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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

Offshore is responsible for the development, construction, and management of the offshore electricity grid. With the North Sea as the green engine of the energy transition, Offshore plays a clear and vital role within TenneT’s organisational structure.

The Offshore division manages the entire lifecycle of all TenneT offshore installations, from development and realisation to maintenance and handover to the Operate division. A crucial task is the construction of 2 GW offshore ‘sockets’, which collect and transport generated wind energy to the mainland.

Additional information

TenneT offers you the opportunity to contribute to a sustainable energy future. Together with colleagues, partners, and stakeholders, you will work on innovative solutions that enable the energy transition. With us, you will have the space to develop your talents and work in an environment where your growth is central. We encourage initiative and give you the freedom to come up with new ideas.

We offer you:

  • A permanent contract with a two-month probation period, based on 40 hours per week, or a one-year contract with the intention of becoming permanent.
  • A salary in scale 9, including 8% holiday allowance and a 6% year-end bonus.
  • A solid pension plan through ABP: we pay 70% of your premium.
  • 43 days of leave per year.

All mentioned employment conditions apply to a full-time position, unless stated otherwise.

Do you have questions about the position? Please contact the recruiter for questions about the process.

Unsolicited recruitment in response to this vacancy is not appreciated and will not be considered. Please do not send CVs by email; these will be deleted immediately and not taken into consideration.

Salary

4816 € - 9472 €

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 keeps the Netherlands powered. We transport electricity 24/7 across the high-voltage grid, connect customers, and enable the energy transition by expanding the grid and using it more intelligently. Together with our partners, we work towards a reliable, affordable and resilient energy system. This is how we connect the Netherlands to a sustainable future.

Connecting everyone to a brighter energy future.