Principal (Associate Partner)-Management Consulting, The Netherlands

AFRY Finland; Rotterdam; On-site; EUR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

NS Business Card

Hybrid working

Extra vacation days

Job summary

AFRY in the Netherlands is seeking a Principal to lead business development and project delivery in transaction services and strategic market advisory for our Management Consulting practice. You will work with Dutch energy‑sector clients and collaborate with colleagues across our global platform while helping to grow our Rotterdam office with a seasoned local team.

The role requires an advanced graduate degree and 8–15 years of experience in the Dutch energy sector, a strong advisory track

Qualifications

• Advanced graduate degree (MSc, MBA, PhD) with 8–15 years in the Dutch energy sector.
• Strong advisory track record in energy companies, developers, public sector or grid operators.
• Commercial and strategic mindset with client relationship skills.
• Fluent in Dutch and English with strong presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex projects and oversee project teams.
• Build trusted client relationships and identify opportunities.
• Shape proposals, sales materials and client pitches.
• Develop thought leadership, intellectual property and client-relevant solutions.
• Contribute to capability building and knowledge development across the team.
• Strengthen AFRY’s presence in industry networks and expert communities.
• Mentor and develop consultants across the team.
• Support internal training and professional development.
• Coach teams in structured problem solving and delivery excellence.

Skills

Dutch language

English language

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Client relationships

Education

Advanced graduate degree

Job description

Job Description

About the role: We are looking for a Principal to lead business development and project delivery in transaction services and strategic market advisory for our Management Consulting team in the Netherlands. You will work with Dutch energy‑sector clients, collaborate with colleagues across our global platform and play a key role in further building our Rotterdam office together with an experienced, collaborative local team.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex projects and oversee project teams.
• Build trusted client relationships and identify new opportunities.
• Shape proposals, sales materials and client pitches.
• Develop thought leadership, intellectual property and client‑relevant solutions.
• Contribute to capability building and knowledge development across the team.
• Strengthen AFRY’s presence in industry networks and expert communities.
• Mentor and develop consultants across the team.
• Support internal training and professional development.
• Coach teams in structured problem solving and delivery excellence.

Qualifications

• Advanced graduate degree (MSc, MBA, PhD) in Economics, Business, Engineering or a related field, combined with 8–15 years of experience in the Dutch energy sector.
• Strong advisory track record or working experience in energy companies, developers, public sector and/or grid operators in areas such as strategy, market analysis, financial analysis, policy, power market design and/or M&A and transaction services.
• Commercial and strategic mindset with the ability to build client relationships, identify opportunities and translate complex market dynamics into actionable advice.
• Strong leadership and collaboration skills, with experience leading teams and developing colleagues in a consulting or energy‑sector environment.
• Fluent in Dutch and English, with strong analytical, organizational and presentation skills, including proficiency in PowerPoint and Excel.

Benefits

• A collaborative, high‑trust culture shaped by our values: brave, devoted and team player.
• Competitive, performance‑oriented compensation with a bonus opportunity of up to 30% of your base pay.
• Strong development opportunities through consulting training, AFRY’s career paths and our global network.
• 25 vacation days per year with an additional 5 days of compensatory leave and the possibility to buy 5 extra vacation days per year in consultation.
• NS Business Card (first class) for commuting and business trips.
• Flexibility to combine professional and personal priorities, including hybrid working and flexible hours.

Additional Information

We welcome candidates from different professional backgrounds. If you bring strong relevant experience and leadership potential, we encourage you to apply even if your profile does not match every single point listed above.

We value different perspectives and are committed to building an inclusive team where people can thrive and develop in their own way.