TenneT

At TenneT, we offer an exciting opportunity to contribute to the execution of our offshore grid connection systems. As Sub Project Lead Auxiliary for our 2GW HVDC projects, you will be responsible for ensuring the technical design, quality, and schedule for the auxiliary installation during the construction phase. Together with your team, you will work on innovative solutions that contribute to a stable and sustainable electricity grid.

Your profile and background

At TenneT, we are looking for professionals who can contribute to the future of our electricity grid. We expect you to have the right experience and skills to make a valuable contribution to our team and mission.

What do you bring?

• Relevant professional experience in technical project management (minimum of 5 years) and a high level of mobility. 
• Advanced professional experience in mechanical engineering and auxiliary systems.
• Good verbal and written communication skills, a high level of assertiveness and independent 
• Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint), strong in structured working methods. 
• You have a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in electro-technical or mechanical engineering or a comparable field. In posession of a driver’s license.
• You are also experienced in managing the installation, testing, and commissioning of mechanical systems and auxiliary systems, including cooling systems, power generation, and cranes.
• Fluency in English is required for this position, both written and spoken. Job interviews for this position will be (partly) in English. Please send us your application document in English as well.

Your contribution to TenneT

How do you help keep the Netherlands running? As Sub Project Lead Auxiliary, you will oversee the execution phase of building the 2GW platform, ensuring all aspects of auxiliary systems meet the technical requirements during construction. Location will be at the shipyard / construction site in Singapore and Batam.

Additionally, you will be responsible for:

• Coordinating activities with internal and external technical specialists, ensuring compliance with contracts and standards.
• Monitoring interface processing between sub-project leads, technical specialists, and other stakeholders.
• Managing progress, quality control and interface coordination. 
• Preparing and evaluating decision proposals for technical questions and non-performance reports.
• Ensuring the functional readiness factory acceptance tests (FAT’s) and system integration of all resources, components, and systems in the field of responsibility.
• Supervising inspections of cooling & seawater systems, drainage, oil leakage, power generation, cranes and sewer systems.

You will also support procurement, manage all technical project management-related activities, and assist with risk and contract management, including review of documentation and lead technical decision-making. You will be responsible for monitoring the contractor’s adherence to safety, health, and environmental (SHE) regulations, lessons learned for continuous improvement and the coordination of assigned contractors and internal stakeholders.

This role demands strong technical expertise, leadership, and project management skills.

Our recruiting process

Our offer

Flexibility

We are family friendly and flexible

 

Details

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.

Details

Wellness Balance & Personal Growth

Health - your basis

 

Details

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

Details

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 and digital energy future. Together with colleagues, partners, and stakeholders, you will work on innovative solutions that enable the energy transition. At TenneT, you will have the space to develop your talents in an environment that prioritizes growth. We believe in collaboration, forward-thinking, and innovation. Therefore, we offer:

• A temporary contract for 12 months, followed by an indefinite contract.
• 44 hours per week.
• A salary in scale 9: €4.675,- - €9.196,- gross per month, with 8% holiday allowance and 6% year-end bonus (according to CAO TSO).
• A solid pension via ABP, with 70% of your premium paid by TenneT.
• 43 vacation days per year.
• First 3-6 months will be bases in Arnhem, The Netherlands before moving to Singapore or Batam on a residential basis. An EU passport is required due to (Dutch) visa laws and regulations. 
• All mentioned employment conditions apply to a full-time position unless otherwise stated.

We highly value a healthy work-life balance and your personal development. That’s why we offer flexible solutions such as:

• Hybrid working where possible, including an internet and home office allowance.
• Support for your well-being, including a contribution to a gym membership and health insurance.
• Development opportunities through the TenneT Academy, ensuring continuous professional growth.

Only Schengen passport holders can apply due to Dutch law and visa regulations.

We encourage initiative and give you the space to bring new ideas. Together, we ensure that the Netherlands keeps moving forward and is prepared for the energy future. Ready to make an impact? Apply today and become part of our team! 

If you have questions about the role, please contact Bianca Kreijger, at Bianca.Kreijger@tennet.eu.

For job-related questions about the position, you can contact Maurice Blenkers, at Maurice.Blenkers@tennet.eu.

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.
_______

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