Senior Project Manager

_At Turner & Townsend we’re passionate about making the difference – we are committed to delivering Sustainable Net Zero outcomes for our clients, helping our people to realize their potential, and doing our part to create a prosperous society._

_Every day we help our major global clients deliver ambitious Net Zero programmes from over 112 offices worldwide._

_As our presence across the Nordics continues to grow rapidly, we are investing in building a best-in-class Project Management team to support an expanding portfolio of global clients. This is an exciting time to join our business, offering the opportunity to play a key role in our growth, influence how we deliver projects across the region, and contribute to the success of some of the world's leading organisations._

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 cadence
• Align with the maintenance organisation on new project requests, feasibility, and prioritisation
• Chair steering committee and status meetings; escalate issues with recommended options, not just problems

_Project 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 creep
• Steer planning, critical path, and interdependencies across a multi-project portfolio
• Own budget adherence — track CAPEX/OPEX, forecast vs. actual, and report variances
• Ensure deliverables meet agreed quality standards before handover to operations/maintenance

_Team & Resource Management_

• Hold HR line responsibility: performance management, coaching, development plans, and hiring input
• Manage team capacity and utilization across concurrent projects; resolve resource conflicts
• Ensure on-site presence and coverage appropriate to project phases and safety needs

_Risk & Issue Management_

• Maintain a live risk register at both project and portfolio level; drive mitigation actions to closure
• Own the issue escalation path and maintain a decision log for traceability

_HSE & 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 installations
• Ensure contractor safety compliance, site inductions, and adherence to permit requirements

_Procurement & Contractor Coordination_

• Coordinate with procurement on technical scopes, vendor selection, and contract performance
• Manage subcontractor and vendor relationships for specialised technical work

_Change Management & Handover_

• Ensure formal handover to maintenance/operations, including as-built documentation, spares lists, and training
• Manage the Management of Change (MOC) process for modifications

_Reporting & 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 templates
• Maintain project documentation standards and ensure audit-readiness

Core Competencies

• Stakeholder management and executive-level communication
• Financial and budget literacy (CAPEX tracking, business case validation)
• People leadership and conflict resolution
• Risk-based decision making
• Process 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 field
• PMP certification (PMI) required or in progress; PRINCE2 also acceptable
• 7–10+ years managing technical or infrastructural projects, including at least 3 years in a team-lead or PMO-type role
• Experience in industrial, process, pharmaceutical, or laboratory environments preferred
• Working knowledge of HSE regulations relevant to industrial and laboratory sites
• Experience 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._

_Please find out more about us at [www.turnerandtownsend.com/](https://www.turnerandtownsend.com/)_

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