Senior Project Manager

Turner & Townsend; Amsterdam; Hybrid; EUR 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Turner & Townsend in Amsterdam is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead end-to-end CAPEX projects within an industrial setting. You will translate business objectives into concrete project outcomes, ensuring safety, regulatory compliance, and on-time delivery.

You will coordinate with Operations, Maintenance, EHS, Quality, Finance, Procurement, and Engineering while guiding multidisciplinary teams and external partners to achieve project success.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (HBO level) or equivalent in a technical field.
• Minimum 7 years of experience in industrial implementation or capital investment projects.
• Experience in petrochemical, pharmaceutical, or food industries is advantageous.
• Strong leadership and ability to manage multidisciplinary teams and external partners.
• Excellent English and Dutch communication, both written and spoken.
• Strong focus on safety, quality and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end delivery of CAPEX projects from identify to commissioning.
• Define scope, schedules, budgets, milestones and risks, ensuring safety and cost control.
• Coordinate execution with Operations, Maintenance, EHS, Quality, Finance, Procurement and Engineering.
• Manage internal and external stakeholders and report progress and KPIs to sponsors and management.
• Maintain project documentation and handover records, and drive continuous improvement.
• Ensure compliance with engineering standards and corporate policies.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Project management

Analytical skills

Risk management

MS Office

Stakeholder management

Budgeting

Education

Bachelor’s degree (HBO level) or equivalent

Tools

MS Office

Job description

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 112offices 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

The Role

The Senior Project Manager (SPM) reports to the Portfolio Manager and leads investment projects at the Amsterdam site.

As a Senior Project Manager, you are responsible for the end-to-end delivery of complex CAPEX projects within an industrial environment. You translate strategic business objectives into concrete project outcomes, ensuring that projects are delivered safely, in compliance with regulations, within budget, and according to schedule. You act as a connecting link between the business, technical disciplines, and external partners, while actively contributing to the further professionalization of project management within the team.

Responsibilities:

• Leads multidisciplinary CAPEX projects—covering facility-related infrastructure, research installations, HVAC systems, and utilities from the 'Identify' phase through to commissioning, qualification, handover, and operational start-up.
• Manages multiple projects annually, with a total investment value ranging from €5 million to €10 million.
• Defines scope, schedules, budgets, milestones, risks, and deliverables, ensuring projects meet all requirements regarding safety, quality, time, and cost.
• Develops project and execution plans, while securing the necessary resources, expertise, and support.
• Coordinates project execution and manages internal and external stakeholders throughout the entire project lifecycle.
• Leads multidisciplinary project teams, fostering a culture of collaboration, ownership, and a focus on results.
• Works closely with Operations, Maintenance, EHS, Quality, Finance, Procurement, Engineering, and other relevant departments.
• Maintains professional relationships with EPCM partners, consultancy firms, contractors, and suppliers.
• Serves as the primary point of contact for project sponsors, management, project teams, and external partners. Monitors progress, budgets, risks, KPIs, and project outcomes, providing transparent reporting to stakeholders and management.
• Identifies risks, deviations, and bottlenecks; develops appropriate mitigation measures; and escalates issues when necessary.
• Makes well-founded decisions to effectively resolve technical, operational, and organisational challenges.
• Coordinates conceptual studies, feasibility analyses, and investment proposals, translating business needs into viable technical solutions.
• Ensures compliance with engineering, safety, quality, and corporate standards, including qualification and validation requirements.
• Manages comprehensive project documentation, "as-built" records, handover documentation, training, and formal project closure.
• Contributes actively to continuous improvement, the standardization of work processes, and the further professionalization of project management within the department.
• Advises Portfolio Management on project progress, risks, investment trade-offs, and priorities within the project portfolio
• Bachelor’s degree (HBO level) or equivalent, preferably in a technical field.
• At least 7 years of experience with industrial implementation or capital investment projects.
• Experience within the petrochemical, pharmaceutical, or food industry is an advantage.
• Experience with both construction-related projects and the implementation and installation of technical systems.
• Proven experience in complex project planning, execution, and budget management.
• Experience in leading multidisciplinary project teams and managing external partners.
• Strong proficiency in both Dutch and English, in both verbal and written communication.
• Strong awareness of quality and safety.
• Independent, proactive, and capable of effectively setting priorities.
• Strong analytical skills, with the ability to identify risks, dependencies, and opportunities for improvement in a timely manner.
• Proficiency in using Microsoft Office applications.
• Service- and customer-oriented mindset, with an eye for the needs of both internal and external stakeholders.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to interact effectively across various levels—from management and operational departments to technical specialists.
• Strong leadership skills, with the ability to motivate teams, provide direction, and achieve results.

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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