Project Manager & Case Owner - Lightning Protection Program

DNV Germany Holding GmbH; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in energy solutions is seeking a Project Manager/Case Owner to oversee lightning protection research for the Ministry of Defence. The successful candidate will manage research projects, conduct measurements, and lead a team of experts in the Defence and Security sector. Ideal candidates should hold an MSc or PhD in Electrotechnics or Physics and possess strong skills in lightning protection, project management, and effective communication.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Coaching and mentoring

Diverse work environment

Qualifications

• Background in Electrotechnics or Physics with several years of experience in Lightning Protection.
• Experience in managing and executing research projects.
• Ability to handle complex technical problems and work within differing interests.

Responsibilities

• Manage and execute cases within the Lightning Protection Safety research program.
• Design and conduct safe measurements for electromagnetic fields.
• Lead teams and provide guidance to colleagues.

Skills

Lightning Protection

Electromagnetic fields

Safety

Leadership skills

Communication skills

Education

MSc/PhD in Electrotechnics or Physics

Tools

CDEGS (Computational Design of Electrical Grounding Systems)

Job description

About Energy Systems

We help customers navigate the complex transition to a decarbonized and more sustainable energy future. We do this by assuring that energy systems work safely and effectively, using solutions that are increasingly digital. We also help industries and governments to navigate the many complex, interrelated transitions taking place globally and regionally, in the energy industry.

Our Ministry of Defence (MoD) team in Arnhem is looking for a strong and motivated Project Manager/Case Owner with expertise in Lightning Protection. You will be actively involved in both the execution and managing of projects(‑cases) DNV performs for the Ministry as part of the Lightning Protection Safety research program for their ammunition buildings. In this you will work closely together with the DNV research program manager, DNV project members and people from TNO, our consortium partner in the research program.

The purpose of the role of Project Manager/Case Owner is to support the MoD to realise their goals and ambitions with regards to compliance with the lightning protection standards for their ammunition buildings. You will work in a team of technical experts focusing on performing on‑site measurements, creating and validating models, simulating lightning strikes, analysing electromagnetic fields, reporting and analysing risk mitigation options.

We are looking for candidates with an Electrotechnical or Physics background, engineering mindset and experience/affinity with:

• Lightning Protection, electromagnetic fields, earthing, shielding, EMC, field measurements
• Safety
• Standards
• Modelling (CDEGS)
• Research
• Hands‑on experience
• Knowledge field expert with project management skills
• Leadership and communication skills

In order to strengthen the research project team, we are looking for a senior expert/consultant, who will be part of a customer‑centric team and will actively be working on managing and executing research cases within this program.

You will be based at our office in Arnhem, the Netherlands and work for clients in the Netherlands, predominantly for the Defence and Security sector.

Your tasks and responsibilities will be to:

• Have full responsibility as project manager / case owner for one or several cases in the Lightning Protection Safety research program.
• Responsible to deliver the cases within the program within time, budget and quality.
• Design and execute safe and valid measurements and tests needed for the determination of electromagnetic fields.
• Contribute to clear and high‑quality customer interactions, presentations, and reports.
• Lead DNV colleagues (e.g. guide CDEGS modellers), work together with contractors and partners.
• Leverage with younger colleagues and develop the project team.
• Build and maintain a network within the Defence and Security sector.

DNV is an Equal Opportunity Employer and gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants without regard to gender, religion, race, national or ethnic origin, cultural background, social group, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age or political opinion. Diversity is fundamental to our culture and we invite you to be part of this diversity.

A career in DNV is not just a job. It is an extraordinary opportunity to develop and enrich your life and make more of a global impact than you ever believed possible.

Our benefits package is specifically designed to support your physical, financial and social well‑being:

• Great atmosphere of working together with professionals and some of the most engaged and knowledgeable people in the industry.
• Receive guidance from colleagues through coaching, mentoring and participating in international networks.
• Advance your professional skills and technical expertise, through individual competence development plans and tailored training.
• Be part of a world growing and renowned organization with origins dating back to 1864.

In order to be successful in this job you will need to showcase the following skills and qualifications:

Competency Requirements:

• Initiative & Responsibility: Initiatives, makes things happen and take responsibility for results. Is result driven.
• Constructive teamwork: Co‑operates well with others; shares knowledge, experience, and information; supports others in the pursuit of team goals.
• Effective communication: Communicates in a clear, precise, and structured way; speaks with authority and conviction, verbally and written.
• Networking: Builds a useful internal and external network of contacts and relationships. Utilises networks, contacts, and relations to achieve objectives.
• Self‑development: Is aware of own strengths and limitations and pursues learning and career development opportunities.
• People management: Provides the team with a clear sense of direction, inspires, and co‑ordinates others, and keeps them focused on objectives.

Education:

• TU Electrotechnical / physics (MSc, PhD) background and level of thinking (either through education or experience). Have a few years of relevant working experience regarding Lightning Protection, electromagnetic fields and/or earthing.

Key skills required:

• Experience in the fields of lightning protection, electromagnetic fields, earthing, shielding and EMC.
• High level of abstract/conceptual thinking, likes a challenge, likes stepping into unchartered territories.
• Experience in leading and guiding people in on‑site measurements.
• Ability to handle complex (technical) problems and be able to deal with multiple parties with conflicting interests.
• Relevant experience in successfully organising and executing advisory projects.
• Ability to build and maintain strategic relations with operational and mid/higher management.
• Affinity with Defence and Security sector.
• Ability to engage on executive level with relevant Ministry of Defence stakeholders and subcontractors, DNV experts and business partners.
• Confident, able to get their view across and willing to participate in training/mentoring of junior staff.
• Effective writing and communication skills in both the Dutch and English language.

Security and compliance with statutory requirements in the countries in which we operate is essential for DNV. Background checks will be conducted on all final candidates as part of the offer process, in accordance with applicable country‑specific laws and practices.