TenneT

TenneT is growing fast to realize its strategic ambitions. We play a leading role in driving the energy transition. We are looking for a passionate Project Lead Offshore Wind Farm who will contribute to this and that might be you?

Location: 2-3 days on-site Cluster: Maasvlakte and 1 day in our office Arnhem Rijnpoort and hybrid.

The Project Lead Offshore Wind Farm (PL OWF) is responsible to ensure all interfaces with the connecting Offshore Wind Farms (OWFs) are managed within time and quality standards to enable the offshore windfarm connections towards the 2GW HVDC Grid Connection system. You will have the responsibility for the contracts with multiple  OWFs connecting to the grid connection systems at Maasvlakte or other clusters. As Project Lead OWF you’ll be part of the Cluster project team and jointly working with the Portfolio project team on a multitude of topics.

Your profile and background

•You have a Master/Bachelor degree and affinity with electrical engineering

•You have a wide experience in managing contracts.

•Ability to grasp new concepts quickly and to become acquainted with a range of topics.

•You have excellent communication and negotiation skills and are able to organize and schedule activities well.

•You show initiative, you are persuasive, sensitive, aware of your stakeholders and capable of balanced judgment (environmental awareness).

•You are dynamic, enthusiastic, intrinsically motivated, you take your responsibility and ownership (committed); no 'nine to five-mentality'.

•You are able to functionally manage, motivate and give direction to a team of professionals and you are a team player yourself.

•You are preferable IPMA C certified or open to follow a certification traject.

•Experience in FIDIC and System Engineering principles  is a an advantage.

•You are fluent in Dutch and English, both verbally and in writing.

•Willingness to travel.

Your contribution to TenneT

As PL OWF you’ll manage the entire technical interface scope between the Offshore Wind Farm developers and TenneT’s contractors. Together with the support from Cluster staff, Portfolio staff and other PL OWF project leads you’ll ensure realization of the OWF grid connections in accordance with the applicable agreements (Connection and Realization Agreements) and compliance with regulatory guidelines. By managing the interfaces you will be involved in the design, construction, and commissioning of several 2GW grid connections. The technical scope comprises of i.e. all interfaces related to 66kV cable connection, 66kV Protection & Control, Telecommunication, Automation, Grid Compliance, OWF equipment located on TenneT infrastructure. Your team will be supported by technical specialists on the various disciplines.

Main tasks
 

The Project Lead Offshore Wind Farm has the following tasks and responsibilities:

•Contract Management: ensure project execution according to OWF contracts and proper contract management. 

•Project Management: functional leadership of interfaces concerning OWF scope. Monthly reporting on project progress towards project management, risk management, maintain issue register, preparing Steering Group meetings and chairmanship of the monthly Project Management meetings with the OWF developers. 

•Technical Alignment: work closely with other project workstreams, TenneT’s internal departments and external experts to ensure the technical design of interface solutions is in line with contract requirements and OWF developers are treated in an equal manner. 

•Interface Management: ensure proper alignment between contractors (OWF contractors and TenneT contractors) and address misalignment and potential conflicting interests in time. Facilitate decision making between parties involved in case of Additional information

•Compliance: ensure adherence to planning and deadlines, OWF concepts, contract requirements, HSE standards. 

•Development: work closely together with the department Business development to support and advise on upcoming Offshore Wind Tenders, development questions, impact assessments and grid compliance. 

•Visit and/or organise workshops and other related topics on site and when necessary abroad.

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 make the energy transition possible. 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 40 hours per week.
• A salary in grade 9: €4.675 to €9.196,- per month, with additional benefits such as health insurance, internet, and sport compensation.
• 43 vacation days per year.
• 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, including an internet and home office allowance.
• Support for your vitality, with a contribution to a sports subscription and health insurance.
• Development opportunities through TenneT’s training programs to continue expanding your knowledge and skills.
• 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. Ready to make an impact? Apply today and become part of our team!

If you have any questions about the position, please contact Harold Post, Recruiter at +31 6 34 92 88 83.

 

The position may gets unpublished earlier, so don't hesitate to apply!

 

Salary

4816 € - 9472 €

Diversity

At TenneT, we strive to make our recruitment process as efficient and fair as possible. To support this, we use AI technology as a tool. Our AI solution helps us match applicants based on relevant job titles and skills. It is important to note that no fully automated decisions are ever made; every application is ultimately reviewed by a human recruiter. Our AI does not take personal data such as gender, age, ethnicity, or religion into account, ensuring that applicants are not disadvantaged or discriminated against based on these factors. If you have any questions or objections regarding the use of AI in our recruitment process, please contact us at sollicitatie@tennet.eu.
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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.

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