Technical Manager

FairPlay Engineering; Rotterdam; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

FairPlay Engineering in the Netherlands seeks a Technical Manager to lead engineering activities for high-voltage infrastructure projects. You will provide functional leadership to a multidisciplinary team of engineers and specialists, ensuring safe, efficient and compliant designs.

On a daily basis you will coordinate all engineering activities across the project lifecycle, manage resources, monitor deliverables, and drive risk management to meet quality, safety, and performance targets.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's in Electrical Engineering or Energy Technology.
• Experience leading engineering activities in complex infrastructure or HV projects.
• Strong knowledge of integrated design processes and systems engineering.
• Experience with risk management, interface management and engineering documentation.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the complete engineering process from tender through design, execution, commissioning and project completion.
• Coordinate engineering activities across the project lifecycle.
• Plan, allocate and coordinate engineering resources across disciplines.
• Monitor deliverables and ensure quality standards are met.
• Identify and manage technical risks to support efficient project delivery.

Skills

Leadership

Team leadership

Project coordination

Risk management

Stakeholder management

Education

Electrical Engineering degree

Energy Technology degree

Job description

Intro information

Lead complex high-voltage infrastructure projects as Technical Manager, combining leadership, coordination, and team development for safe, innovative solutions in energy transition.

Company information

Our client is looking for an experienced Technical Manager to lead the engineering activities for high-voltage infrastructure projects. In this role, you will provide functional leadership to a multidisciplinary team of engineers and technical specialists, ensuring that integrated technical designs are delivered safely, efficiently, and in line with project objectives.

Vacancy information

You will be responsible for overseeing the complete engineering process, from the tender phase through design, execution, commissioning, and project completion. Working closely with project management, execution teams, clients, and suppliers, you will ensure that technical solutions meet the highest standards of quality, safety, and performance.

On a daily basis, you will:

• Coordinate all engineering activities throughout the project lifecycle.
• Manage the engineering scope and ensure alignment with project objectives.
• Plan, allocate, and coordinate engineering resources across disciplines.
• Monitor engineering deliverables and ensure quality standards are met.
• Ensure engineering milestones and deadlines are achieved.
• Work closely with the Lead Primary Engineer, Lead Secondary Engineer, and Detail Engineering Leads to coordinateengineering execution.
• Identify and manage technical risks while supporting efficient project delivery.
• Ensure engineering output is integrated, compliant, and supports the successful realization of the project.

What do you need

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Energy Technology, or a related technical discipline.
• Proven experience managing engineering activities within complex infrastructure or high-voltage projects.
• Experience providing functional leadership to multidisciplinary engineering teams.
• Strong knowledge of integrated design processes, systems engineering, and project-based engineering.
• Experience with technical planning, risk management, interface management, and engineering documentation.
• Solid understanding of high-voltage installations, electrical infrastructure, or energy projects.
• Familiarity with applicable safety standards, engineering guidelines, and quality requirements.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to coordinate multiple disciplines while maintaining focus on quality, safety, and project objectives.
• Excellent organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Fluent in Dutch and English