About this role
Location Amsterdam - On-site, semi-industrial site with experimental installations and laboratories
Reports to - Project Director
Direct reports - Project Managers / Project team members
Employment type - Full-time
Language - Fluent in both engish and Dutch (C1) is a must
Role Purpose
Own end-to-end delivery of technical, asset-replacement, and infrastructural projects on site, for one of our major global energy clients with a diverse portfolio across traditional and renewable energy sectors.
Act as the client's single point of contact for all operational project matters, while ensuring the team executes to a consistent project management methodology, protects scope, schedule and budget, and operates safely within a live industrial and laboratory environment.
Key Responsibilities
Client & Stakeholder Management
Act as the first point of contact for the client on all operational project questions; manage expectations and communication cadenceAlign with the maintenance organisation on new project requests, feasibility, and prioritisationChair steering committee and status meetings; escalate issues with recommended options, not just problemsProject Governance & Delivery
Ensure all project managers follow the defined PM process and methodology (stage gates, templates, change control, closeout)Own scope control — manage change requests formally and prevent scope creepSteer planning, critical path, and interdependencies across a multi-project portfolioOwn budget adherence — track CAPEX/OPEX, forecast vs. actual, and report variancesEnsure deliverables meet agreed quality standards before handover to operations/maintenanceTeam & Resource Management
Hold HR line responsibility: performance management, coaching, development plans, and hiring inputManage team capacity and utilization across concurrent projects; resolve resource conflictsEnsure on-site presence and coverage appropriate to project phases and safety needsRisk & Issue Management
Maintain a live risk register at both project and portfolio level; drive mitigation actions to closureOwn the issue escalation path and maintain a decision log for traceabilityHSE & Compliance
Ensure all projects comply with site safety, permit-to-work, and lab-specific protocols (e.g. LOTO, hazardous materials handling, Management of Change)
Coordinate with EHS/QA functions on commissioning and handover of experimental or regulated installationsEnsure contractor safety compliance, site inductions, and adherence to permit requirementsProcurement & Contractor Coordination
Coordinate with procurement on technical scopes, vendor selection, and contract performanceManage subcontractor and vendor relationships for specialised technical workChange Management & Handover
Ensure formal handover to maintenance/operations, including as-built documentation, spares lists, and trainingManage the Management of Change (MOC) process for modificationsReporting & Continuous Improvement
Provide portfolio-level status reporting to leadership (schedule, cost, safety, and quality KPIs)Drive lessons-learned reviews and continuously improve PM process and templatesMaintain project documentation standards and ensure audit-readinessCore Competencies
Stakeholder management and executive-level communicationFinancial and budget literacy (CAPEX tracking, business case validation)People leadership and conflict resolutionRisk-based decision makingProcess discipline balanced with pragmatic, hands-on problem-solving on the shop floor Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering, Industrial Technology, or a related technical fieldPMP certification (PMI) required or in progress; PRINCE2 also acceptable7–10+ years managing technical or infrastructural projects, including at least 3 years in a team-lead or PMO-type roleExperience in industrial, process, pharmaceutical, or laboratory environments preferredWorking knowledge of HSE regulations relevant to industrial and laboratory sitesExperience with project controls tools (e.g. MS Project, Primavera, ERP/CAPEX systems) Our inspired people share our vision and mission. We provide a great place to work, where each person has the opportunity and voice to affect change.
We want our people to succeed both in work and life. To support this we promote a healthy, productive and flexible working environment that respects work-life balance.
Turner & Townsend is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community.
SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role, which are to be adhered to where applicable.
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