At TenneT, we work every day on tomorrow’s electricity grid. Our goal? A reliable, affordable, and sustainable energy system. As a Strategic Planner you play a crucial role in realizing this ambition. Ready to make an impact? Your contribution to TenneT TenneT is growing rapidly to realize its strategic ambitions and plays a leading role in the energy transition. Within the business unit Large Projects Offshore Netherlands (LON) , we connect offshore wind farms in the North Sea to the mainland grid through innovative HVDC platforms and converter stations . Over the next decade, a massive amount of renewable energy needs to be connected to meet national and European climate goals. As a Strategic Planner , you will play a key role in developing and maintaining integrated project schedules for our large-scale offshore grid connection systems. You will help ensure that our ambitious offshore projects are delivered efficiently, transparently, and on time. This project concerns regional cluster Eemshaven. Your Responsibilities As Strategic Planner
You will be responsible for setting up and managing clear, integrated schedules that provide insight and alignment across all workstreams.
You will collaborate closely with project managers, engineers, contractors, and other stakeholders to ensure the project runs smoothly from start to finish.
Your main tasks include: Develop and maintain an integrated project schedule based on input from external parties and internal workstreams.
Ensure an efficient schedule updating and progress reporting process.
Review schedules from internal and external parties, checking compliance with requirements, identifying bottlenecks, and advising on corrective actions.
Support project teams with overall planning and ensure that teams are “schedule aware”; regularly communicate planning changes to the teams.
Organize and facilitate interactive planning workshops to align stakeholders and improve cooperation.
Contribute to the development of working methods and improvements in the planning process.
Collaborate with risk managers and stakeholders to identify planning risks, implement mitigation measures, develop probabilistic schedules, and ensure proper documentation.
Your work will ensure that our projects maintain clear direction, effective coordination, and on-time delivery, essential to powering the energy transition. Your profile and background We are looking for an analytical and communicative planner who enjoys working in complex project environments and who takes pride in creating structure and clarity. You are proactive, cooperative, and continuously looking for ways to improve processes.
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree ( HBO/WO level ).
Relevant experience in planning large, complex infrastructure projects, ideally using Oracle Primavera P6 .
Experience with Power BI and/or Microsoft Project (MSP) is a plus.
Hands-on mentality with excellent communication and organizational skills.
Natural ability to engage with internal and external stakeholders and navigate differing interests effectively.
Proactive, collaborative, and improvement-oriented mindset.
Fluent in Dutch and English , both written and spoken.
Our recruiting process Our offer We are family friendly and flexible Flexible working hours without fixed times and home office options allow you to organize your work individually. Our external partners also provide you with support services for various phases of life - for example, in matters relating to household services or care and career. Health - your basis Because we think it is important that you are healthy and feel good, we offer all kinds of great extras: we provide various opportunities to work out via our Always Energy program which offers a wide range of opportunities to indulge in sports (organised training for different sports, competitions and events). And you will receive a sports allowance if you are a member of a sports club. Modern working environment
Modern IT-tools
Ergonomic workstations
Very well equipped conference rooms and communication solutions that enable cross-location and cross-border collaboration
Attractive Remuneration And Social Benefits We offer great benefits such as a salary based on our Collective Labor Agreement, an annual bonus and excellent pension scheme. Personal development Personal growth is something we actively stimulate within TenneT. For example we have our own TenneT Academy where you can explore and develop your own set of skills. More than that: you have the opportunity to work in an innovative company with an international network, to use your personal strengths and to shape the future together with us. This will be our challenge Large Projects Offshore is a key contributor to the energy transition. The Unit is responsible for the current and future development of the offshore grid as a whole and subsequently for the development and realization of the DC interconnectors and the Offshore Wind Farm grid connections in both the German and Dutch sectors of the North Sea. Additional Information TenneT offers you the opportunity to contribute to a sustainable energy future. Together with colleagues, partners, and stakeholders, you will work on innovative solutions that enable the energy transition. At TenneT, you will have the space to develop your talent and work in an environment where your growth is central. We Offer You
A undetemined contract or year contract with the possibility of extension based on 40 hours per week
A salary in scale 8: € 4151 to € 8197 per month with 8% holiday allowance and 6% year-end bonus. Job grading is based on education, experience, knowledge and internal equity
A solid pension via ABP: we pay 70% of your premium.
43 vacation days per year.
We highly value a good work-life balance and your personal development. Therefore, we offer flexible solutions such as:
Hybrid working, including travel, internet, and home office allowances.
Support for your vitality, with a contribution towards a gym membership and health insurance.
Development opportunities through the TenneT Academy, so you can continue to expand your knowledge and skills.
We encourage initiative and give you the space to come up with new ideas. Together, we ensure that the Netherlands remains in motion and is ready for the energy of tomorrow. Ready to make an impact? Apply today and become part of our team!