Arcadis is the global partner at the forefront of the most impactful projects of our time. We help our clients make sustainable choices through a combination of digital innovation, expertise, and future-focused skills in areas such as environment, energy, water, buildings, transport, and infrastructure. We go the extra mile to deliver tailored solutions for design, engineering, and advisory, using data-driven insights to shape the natural and built environment together.
With more than 36,000 people, we unite global expertise to tackle challenges such as climate, affordable energy, and livable cities. We improve quality of life through our presence in more than thirty countries.
Role Description:
As a (Senior) Project Manager within the Transmission & Distribution (T&D) team, you will lead network expansion and reinforcement projects for T&D companies in the Netherlands and internationally. Your role combines technical expertise with strong project management skills to accelerate client projects from initiation through delivery. You will work closely with multidisciplinary teams and stakeholders to ensure projects meet quality, budget, and timeline expectations, while proactively managing risks and exploring innovative solutions. This role offers a challenging and impactful opportunity to contribute to the energy transition and sustainable infrastructure development.
Role Responsibilities:
- Serve as primary liaison between clients and internal teams throughout the project lifecycle.
- Define, contribute to, and deliver T&D projects according to specifications and best practices.
- Challenge and propose alternative solutions to enhance project outcomes beyond standard approaches.
- Proactively identify, assess, and manage risks to mitigate negative impacts on projects.
- Negotiate and manage scope changes, extra work, and potential claims.
- Ensure accurate planning, control, and reporting for all internal and external project activities.
- Lead multidisciplinary teams, coordinating across engineering, procurement, construction, and stakeholders.
- Communicate complex technical and commercial issues clearly to peers, senior management, and clients.
- Prepare clear and concise offers, technical documentation, and reports.
About the team:
You will join the Energy Transition Business Unit, specifically the Transmission & Distribution team, which drives sustainable energy network developments. The team operates with a bold, creative, and integrated mindset, combining global experience with local knowledge to realize impactful projects. Collaboration across diverse technical disciplines and international partners is central to our approach. The team fosters a culture of innovation, continuous learning, and open communication, supporting your professional growth and contribution to a sustainable future.
Qualifications & Experience:
- Degree or relevant qualification in Electrical Engineering, Power Engineering (BSc, MSc, PhD) or equivalent T&D expertise.
- Proven experience as a Project Manager or Lead Engineer in substation and/or plant projects aligned with international/industry standards.
- Strong knowledge of HV substation primary, control & protection, or secondary equipment design, including feasibility studies, reporting, programming, and cost estimating.
- Broad understanding of Transmission & Distribution technologies, standards, methodologies, and technical software tools.
- Demonstrated success managing engineering projects safely, on time, within budget, and to quality standards.
- Solid project management skills including contract, claim, and risk management.
- Effective collaboration with internal and external stakeholders, including equipment suppliers and service providers.
- Communication skills for technical and commercial content aimed at diverse audiences.
- Experience producing clear offers, technical documentation, and reports.
Preferred / Nice to have:
- Experience working with European Transmission System Operators (TSO) or Distribution System Operators (DSO).
- Dutch language proficiency or willingness to learn.
- Candidates with strong technology or infrastructure project experience but without direct T&D background are encouraged to apply.
Why Arcadis?
We achieve our goals by enabling everyone to bring out the best in themselves. We believe every contribution matters. That is why we are pioneering a skills‑based approach and building a “Skills Powered Organisation”. With your unique experience and expertise you can chart your own career path. Together we maximise our impact! Your work makes a difference. Whatever role you play, you help deliver sustainable solutions for a healthier planet. Put your stamp on your career, your colleagues, your clients, your life and the world around you. On our website you can read blogs by Arcadians to see how we do this.
Arcadis offers you a role with plenty of freedom to organise your work independently within an ambitious and driven team. In addition to a pleasant working culture, we also provide solid employment conditions, including:
- 30 vacation days per year for full-time employment, with the option to buy or sell additional days.
- Employees can use the NS business card for free for private travel.
- Additional arrangements regarding birth leave for partners and paid parental leave.
- Possibility for hybrid working, supported by an appropriate home-working allowance and a professionally equipped home workspace.
- Good pension scheme with the Dutch Pension Fund (HNPF), with Arcadis paying the majority of the premium.
- Opportunities to take courses and training, with access to our extensive Arcadis Learning Experience Platform (LXP)..
Join Arcadis. Create a Legacy.
Our commitment to equality, diversity, inclusion and belonging:
We want you to be able to bring your best self to work every day. We take equality and inclusion very seriously and hold ourselves accountable for our actions. We strive to be an employer of choice and to provide a great workplace for everyone.
An assessment and/or pre-employment screening may be part of the application process. #LI-AM2 #LI-Hybrid
