Specialist - Project Manager Buildings & Infrastructure

Europol; Den Haag; On-site; EUR 75,425 - 78,594; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthy work-life balance

Comprehensive learning and development

Social benefits including pension rights

Job summary

An international law enforcement agency in The Hague seeks a Specialist - Project Manager to oversee building and infrastructure projects. The successful candidate will manage complete project lifecycles, collaborate with stakeholders, and ensure timely delivery of project outcomes. This role requires experience in managing such projects and familiarity with methodologies like MSP or PRINCE2. The agency offers a competitive salary and benefits in a diverse and supportive work environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in managing building and infrastructure projects.
• Experience with structured project management methodologies like MSP, PRINCE2, or PMP.
• Technical background in large construction/refurbishment projects.

Responsibilities

• Manage complete lifecycle of building/infrastructure projects.
• Define project scope and collaborate with stakeholders.
• Lead procurement processes and manage project budgets.

Skills

Project Management

Stakeholder Engagement

Technical Solution Recommendation

Budget Management

Education

Degree as described in the vacancy notice

Tools

Project Management Software

Job description

Europol – The Hague, South Holland, Netherlands

Specialist - Project Manager Buildings & Infrastructure

As the headquarters of Europol, the Netherlands hosts a purpose‑driven career where every role leads to a profound sense of accomplishment by contributing to society. Europol’s mission is to support its Member States in preventing and combating serious international and organised crime, cybercrime and terrorism. We uphold the values of service, integrity, accountability, initiative, partnership, and diversity and welcome diverse top‑tier experts in a supportive environment that nurtures both personal and professional growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Managing the complete lifecycle of the implementation of building/infrastructure projects in accordance with project governance standards.
• Defining the scope of projects, developing plans in coordination with stakeholders, and ensuring timely delivery of all required project management products and deliverables.
• Recommending technical solutions aligned with organisational objectives and operational requirements.
• Coordinating and managing required approval processes with the governance bodies of the host state.
• Collaborating with relevant managers to secure and allocate resources for successful project execution.
• Managing project communication, ensuring clear, consistent and timely information flow with all stakeholders.
• Leading procurement processes for project‑related products and services in compliance with procurement rules, coordinating closely with relevant corporate functions.
• Managing project budgets, performing necessary financial procedures and preparing accurate and timely financial reports.

Key Requirements and Knowledge

• Level of education as described in the vacancy notice on Europol’s website.
• Experience in managing building and infrastructure projects.
• Experience in applying structured project management methodologies, such as Managing Successful Programmes (MSP), PRINCE2 or Project Management Professional (PMP).
• Experience in engineering activities or technical background in large construction/refurbishment projects, including implementation of building systems and infrastructure.
• Experience in understanding, reviewing, interpreting and managing architectural and technical documentation.
• Experience in managing projects involving multiple sourcing models including multidisciplinary design approaches, systems integration, and partially or fully outsourced development.
• Experience in business continuity management, including development, evaluation of strategies, methods and frameworks.
• Knowledge of project and/or programme management methodologies.
• Knowledge of building systems, including electrical and mechanical installations, technical infrastructures, business continuity systems and data centres.
• Knowledge of project planning tools, financial and resource management.
• Ability to develop project requirement documents and supporting technical specifications for buildings and infrastructure projects.
• Project management certification or qualification, such as MSP, PMP or PRINCE2 (desirable).

Compensation and Benefits

• Basic monthly salary: €6.758,53 (step 1) or €7.042,56 (step 2).
• Indicative net salary of AD6 step 1 for a staff member (single) in receipt of expatriation allowance (16%):
• Single: €6.976,28
• With two dependent children: €9.079,51
• Healthy work‑life balance and flexible working hours, structural teleworking opportunities (depending on the nature of your job), comprehensive annual leave, and maternity/parental leave in line with the EU civil service rules.
• Employees are protected against illness, accidents, and the risk of occupational disease by the Sickness Insurance Scheme (JSIS), which offers global insurance coverage.
• Staff pay EU tax at source, but salaries are exempt from national taxes.
• Competitive salary and benefits package (including expatriation, household, foreign residence and education allowances) in line with the EU civil service rules.
• Continuous learning culture with a comprehensive learning and development programme aligned with the overall business strategy.
• Social benefits in the form of unemployment allowance under certain conditions, as well as pension rights for Temporary and Contract Agents after 10 years of service.
• Possibility to advance in grade/salary through annual appraisal exercise and opportunities for lateral development within the organisation.
• Workplace that values environmental sustainability, diversity, inclusion and equal opportunities.

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Seniorities and Employment

• Seniority level: Not applicable.
• Employment type: Full‑time.
• Job function: Project Management.
• Industry: Law Enforcement.