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Vacancy id VAC-55638
Job title VAC-55638 Project Manager – Infrastructure / MEP
Location Amsterdam
Apply by 31-Jul-2026
Start date 01-Aug-2026
Duration
Number of vacancies 3
Qualification Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Project Management, Electrical/Mechanical Engineering, Building Services, or a related technical discipline. Professional project management certification such as PRINCE2, PMP or equivalent would be an advantage. (desirable).
Sector experience Minimum of 8 year/s of demonstrable relevant experience in engineering or construction management of infrastructure projects (essential).
Geographical experience Minimum of 10 year/s of experience in Europe (essential).
Languages Fluent in English (essential).
 Fluent in Dutch (desirable).
 Fluent in Danish (desirable).
 Fluent in Swedish (desirable).
 Fluent in Norwegian (desirable).
 Fluent in Icelandic (desirable).
 Fluent in French (desirable).
 Fluent in Arabic (desirable).

Job description

CTG overview

CTG was established in 2006, almost 20 years ago, in Afghanistan. We currently operate in 35 countries and have approximately 11,500 staff members committed to good!

But do you know who we are? And what do we do?

We provide tailored Human Resources and Staffing Solutions that support critical global initiatives across Humanitarian and Development sectors, and are now strategically foraying into new industries, including Construction, Energy, and IT, with a focus on high-risk regions.

Here’s a list of services we offer:
•Staffing solutions and HR management services
•Monitoring and evaluation
•Fleet management and logistics
•Facilities management
•Sustainability and Communications Advisory
•Election monitoring and observation
•IT professional services
•Medical assistance

Visit www.ctg.org to find out more.
Overview of position

Our client is seeking a Project Manager responsible for the full lifecycle delivery of multidisciplinary infrastructure projects, from initial client engagement through to commissioning, handover, and operational transition.

The Project Manager will serve as the primary interface between clients, subcontractors, and internal delivery teams, ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget, and in line with required quality standards.

This role requires strong technical knowledge of electrical and mechanical systems, as well as the ability to manage multiple concurrent projects within live operational environments.
Role objectives

Project Delivery

  • Manage full project lifecycle: planning, execution, monitoring, commissioning and handover

  • Deliver multiple concurrent projects across different phases and locations

  • Ensure delivery against schedule, budget and quality targets

  • Maintain ownership of project progress, risks and outcomes

Client & Stakeholder Management

  • Act as primary point of contact for clients throughout delivery

  • Translate client requirements into clear technical and operational delivery plans

  • Maintain regular communication and reporting with internal and external stakeholders

Planning & Coordination

  • Develop and maintain detailed project schedules (including dependencies and milestones)

  • Coordinate engineering, procurement, production and site activities

  • Ensure alignment between internal teams, suppliers and subcontractors

Supplier & Contractor Management

  • Source and coordinate subcontractors and suppliers

  • Manage procurement inputs, logistics, transport and site coordination

  • Oversee delivery of materials, equipment and services

Financial & Commercial Control

  • Manage project budgets, cost tracking and forecasting

  • Identify risks and opportunities and escalate where required

  • Ensure financial performance aligns with project targets

Technical Delivery

  • Maintain working understanding of electrical and mechanical systems

  • Support development of technical solutions with engineering teams

  • Review and validate technical scope and execution approach

Site Execution & Commissioning

  • Oversee site activities including installation and commissioning

  • Ensure safe working practices and compliance with site regulations

  • Coordinate FAT/SAT testing and final system validation

  • Ensure structured handover to operations/service teams

Safety, Quality & Compliance

  • Ensure all work is delivered in line with safety, health and environmental standards

  • Maintain focus on quality, documentation and continuous improvement

  • Enforce safe working practices across all project activities
Project reporting

  • Reporting to the Project Director
Key competencies

Key Requirements

  •        Proven experience managing multi-disciplinary infrastructure or engineering projects

  • Strong coordination skills across engineering, procurement and site delivery teams

  • Experience managing multiple concurrent projects

  • Working knowledge of electrical and mechanical systems

  • Strong stakeholder management and communication skills

  • Experience in site-based delivery and commissioning environments

  • Ability to operate under pressure and manage changing priorities

 

Profile

  • Delivery-focused, hands-on project manager

  • Strong organisational and planning capability

  • Commercially aware with focus on project outcomes

  • Able to lead teams and coordinate across multiple stakeholders

  • Comfortable working in both office and site environments

 

Education:  

  • Degree or diploma in Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management, Electrical/Mechanical Engineering, Building Services, or a related technical discipline. Professional project management certification such as PRINCE2, PMP or equivalent would be an advantage.

 

Experience:  

  • Approximately 8–12+ years of overall experience, with at least 5+ years in infrastructure, MEP, engineering delivery, power, telecoms, industrial, data centre or mission-critical projects. Experience in site delivery, subcontractor coordination, commissioning and handover would be important.

 

Language:  

  • Fluent English required. Dutch or another relevant European language would be an advantage depending on project location.

 
Team management

TBC
Further information

Ideal Background

  • Infrastructure, power, telecoms or industrial projects

  • Experience in live operational or time-critical environments

  • Track record of taking projects from installation through to operational handover

This job is open in multiple locations (Netherlands, Nordics i.e. Finland, Denmark, Norway, Sweden or Iceland)
Disclaimer:
· At no stage of the recruitment process will CTG ask candidates for a fee. This includes during the application stage, interview, assessment and training.
· CTG has a zero tolerance to Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (SEA) which is outlined in its Code of Conduct. Protection from SEA is everyone’s responsibility
· CTG encourages all candidates applying for this advertisement to ensure that their candidate profile is up to date with up to date experience / education / contact details, as this will help you being considered further in your application for this role.