Site Manager ESS (International)

Alfen; Almere; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car

Laptop

Mobile phone

27 vacation days + 13 ADV days

Job summary

Alfen is seeking a Site Manager ESS to act as the technical and operational lead on international project sites for large-scale energy storage systems. You will ensure safe, efficient delivery and adherence to planning, coordinating subcontractors and engaging with customers on site.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in engineering or PM, 5+ years in energy storage or project execution, and willingness to travel internationally.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical/mechanical engineering or PM.
• ≥5 years experience in energy storage or project execution.
• Experience in international projects preferred.
• Excellent Dutch and English.
• Willingness to travel internationally.
• Structured, results-driven, communicative.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate activities on international ESS project locations.
• Monitor progress, quality, safety and technical execution.
• Manage and evaluate subcontractors, including work agreements and progress reporting.
• Ensure safety regulations and technical specifications compliance.
• Support customers on site and contribute to installation, testing and commissioning.
• Identify bottlenecks and contribute to process improvements.
• Ensure smooth, safe and timely execution of complex energy storage projects.

Skills

Project management

International project experience

Stakeholder management

Communication

Dutch and English proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in electrical/ mechanical engineering or project management

Job description

Do you want a pivotal role in large-scale international energy storage projects? Ensure on-site execution, quality and safety of ESS installations, and grow your career in the rapidly expanding ESS market. Join Alfen — a leading player in smart energy infrastructure.

What will you be doing?

As a Site Manager ESS, you are the technical and operational point of contact on international project sites. You ensure that our large-scale energy storage systems are delivered safely, efficiently and according to planning.

Your key responsibilities:

• Coordinating activities on international ESS project locations.
• Monitoring progress, quality, safety and technical execution.
• Managing and evaluating subcontractors, including work agreements and progress reporting.
• Ensuring compliance with safety regulations and technical specifications.
• Supporting customers on site and contributing to successful installation, testing and commissioning.
• Identifying bottlenecks and actively contributing to process improvements.
• Ensuring smooth, safe and timely execution of complex energy storage projects.

Who are you?

You are an experienced professional who can navigate between technical content, organization and stakeholder management — especially in an international project environment. You communicate clearly, plan ahead and know how to create alignment at all levels.

You bring:

• A completed bachelor’s degree (electrical engineering, mechanical engineering or project management).
• At least 5 years of relevant experience in energy storage, technical installations or project execution.
• Preferably experience in international project environments.
• Excellent command of Dutch and English (additional languages are a plus).
• Willingness to travel internationally on a regular basis.
• A structured, results-driven and communicatively strong working style.

What do we offer you?

At Alfen, you work in an innovative, fast-growing environment where you have the freedom to apply your expertise and continue developing yourself.

We offer:

• A competitive salary according to the Metalektro CAO.
• 27 vacation days + 13 ADV days, with the option to sell up to 10 days.
• A company car, laptop and mobile phone.
• Free and unlimited access to our online learning platform.
• An excellent PME pension scheme, with Alfen covering more than half of the premium.
• Sports activities and events via AlFun and Young Alfen.
• Working in a company that invests heavily in innovation, sustainability and talent.

Where will you be working?

Alfen is at the heart of the energy transition. With our in-house developed products — from energy storage systems to transformer substations — we contribute directly to the electricity grid of the future.

You will work in an international, rapidly growing organization where technology, innovation and collaboration are key.

Ready for a role with international impact?

Please note: A screening, reference check and Certificate of Good Conduct (VOG) may be part of the process. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis; the vacancy may close once a suitable candidate is found. Unsolicited offers from agencies are not appreciated.