Nordics Projects Lead: Net Zero Delivery & PMO

SmartRecruiters, Inc.; Amsterdam; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Turner & Townsend is hiring for an on-site Project Manager in Amsterdam to own end-to-end delivery of technical, asset-replacement, and infrastructural projects for a major global energy client. You will lead a team of project managers, ensure safety, manage scope and budget, and coordinate with stakeholders across a live lab and industrial environment.

The role requires 7–10+ years in technical project leadership, PMP certification, and fluency in English (Dutch desirable).

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering, Industrial Technology, or related field.
• PMP certification required or in progress; PRINCE2 acceptable.
• 7–10+ years managing technical or infrastructural projects, including at least 3 years in a team-lead or PMO-type role.

Responsibilities

• Act as the first point of contact for the client on all operational project questions; manage expectations and communication cadence
• 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 on-site presence and coverage appropriate to project phases and safety needs
• 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

Skills

Stakeholder management

Budget literacy

People leadership

Risk-based decision making

Process discipline

Strong communication

Project controls

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Engineering/Industrial Technology

PMP certification

PRINCE2 acceptable

Tools

MS Project

Primavera

ERP/CAPEX systems

Job description

Turner & Townsend is hiring for an on-site Project Manager in Amsterdam to own end-to-end delivery of technical, asset-replacement, and infrastructural projects for a major global energy client. You will lead a team of project managers, ensure safety, manage scope and budget, and coordinate with stakeholders across a live lab and industrial environment.

The role requires 7–10+ years in technical project leadership, PMP certification, and fluency in English (Dutch desirable).