Project Lead

Join Fastned at the forefront of Europe’s electric vehicle and charging infrastructure revolution! Together with +400 colleagues from over 40 nationalities, spread across 10 countries, we drive change in the energy transition. What sets us apart is our focus on reliability, sustainability and clean energy. We have been awarded “Best Charging Network” in the UK, France, Switzerland and the Netherlands, further establishing Fastned as a leading player in the field. This is your opportunity to make a lasting impact!

Your role

Fastned is supercharging the future of electric mobility in the Netherlands and we want you to help lead this change. As our Project Lead , you’ll be at the forefront of building a cleaner, faster world, steering our local Construction Management team to deliver cutting-edge fast charging stations across the country. You’ll work hand-in-hand with talented leaders, from the Director of Construction Management to the Country Director, Lead Architect, and Expansion Lead, turning bold ideas into reality and paving the way for sustainable transport.

In our unique matrix organisation, you’re the connector, bridging local ambition with global expertise. Your leadership will be the driving force behind our mission: making electric driving accessible to everyone, everywhere. Join us and help shape the energy infrastructure of tomorrow.

Your responsibilities include the following:

• Manage the local Construction team, including day-to-day responsibilities, performance reviews and coaching, as well as recruiting new members into the team. You know what it takes to develop your team members, improving the quality of their work and their personal growth while setting direction.
• Create an engaging, fun, and performance-driven team culture for your team.
• Coordinate with the Country Director, Lead Architect and the Expansion Lead to ensure that all project timelines are met and within budget.
• Collaborate with other Construction Leads and the Director of Construction Management to ensure consistent practices across all countries.
• Develop strategies for national suppliers, contractors, and other relevant stakeholders (highway authorities, grid operators, etc.).
• Regularly report on project status and continuously reduce bottlenecks in line with a long term vision and by anticipating future challenges.

Electric mobility is new territory for you? No problem! As part of your onboarding, you will participate in a series of exciting workshops where you will learn everything important about electric mobility and fast charging infrastructure. We are looking forward to welcoming you to our innovative and rapidly growing company!

Who we are looking for

You are a real team player and you have the ability to think on your own feet, you feel comfortable taking initiative and responsibility. You have experience and are happy to continuously switch from very practical tasks and deep involvement in the operations to work on highly strategic questions. You are not afraid to make mistakes and you are always keen to keep on learning.

Additionally, we encourage you to apply if you tick a good share of the following boxes:

• Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent), preferably in electrical or civil engineering
• At least 5 years of relevant professional experience (not limited to construction or charging infrastructure)
• Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills to inspire and manage teams
• Strategic thinker with strong organizational and analytical abilities, able to improve processes and handle stress
• Fluent in Dutch (near-native) and English
• Strong negotiation, commercial, and stakeholder management skills; valid driver’s license

Join us in building a better future!

We work hard to make a positive impact, but we don't forget to recognize & celebrate our successes, big and small. We focus on work-life balance, provide genuine work flexibility, and have family-friendly policies in place.

Our benefits package includes:

• Stock option plan - we believe in shared value creation.
• Attractive Pension plan (fully covered by Fastned).
• A training and development budget of €3,000 per year per employee, because development and training are important to us and our sector offers endless opportunities.
• You get access to our fully electric vehicle fleet (all charging expenses covered).
• 29 holidays plus 2 Mission Days you can use to contribute to Fastned’s mission or to support a cause that is important to you.
• Daily lunches, snacks & drinks are provided at our office locations.
• Next to fun events year-round, we throw notorious Christmas parties and organise an amazing yearly trip with all employees.
• Other perks include flexible working hours, full travel compensation and the working gear of your choice.

Interested in making an impact? Apply today!

We would love to chat with you! Send us your CV and share why you’re excited about speeding up the energy transition and joining our mission to provide freedom to electric drivers!

Our recruiter Erik Weiss will get in touch with you to share more details about the opening and the hiring process.

Fastned stands for equity and inclusion. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, gender identities, sexual orientations, religions, neurodiversity, disabilities, parental status or any other protected characteristic that makes you unique.