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Vacancy id VAC-55704
Job title VAC-55704 Senior Project Manager – Infrastructure / MEP
Location Amsterdam
Apply by 31-May-2026
Start date 15-Jun-2026
Duration
Number of vacancies 1
Qualification Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management, Electrical/Mechanical Engineering, Building Services, or related technical discipline. PMP, PRINCE2, chartered engineering status or equivalent senior project management qualification would be desirable. (desirable).
Sector experience Minimum of 12 year/s of demonstrable relevant experience in engineering or construction management of infrastructure projects (essential).
Geographical experience Minimum of 12 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 Senior Project Manager – Infrastructure & Engineering Delivery responsible for full lifecycle delivery of complex, multi-disciplinary infrastructure projects across domestic and international locations. The Senior Project Manager leads multiple concurrent projects, ensuring successful execution from initial concept through to commissioning, handover and operational transition.

Acts as the primary interface between client, subcontractors and internal delivery teams, taking ownership of technical delivery, commercial performance and overall project outcomes.

This role requires strong delivery leadership, technical awareness across electrical and mechanical systems, and the ability to manage complex projects in dynamic and high-pressure environments.
Role objectives

Project Leadership & Delivery

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

  • Manage multiple concurrent, high-value and complex projects

  • Ensure delivery against schedule, budget and quality objectives

  • Take full ownership of project performance, risks and outcomes

Client & Stakeholder Management

  • Act as primary client interface across all project phases

  • Translate client requirements into structured delivery plans and execution strategies

  • Maintain proactive communication with all stakeholders

Planning & Coordination

  • Develop and manage detailed project schedules including dependencies and milestones

  • Coordinate engineering, procurement, production and site execution activities

  • Ensure alignment between internal teams, suppliers and subcontractors

Supplier & Contractor Management

  • Lead selection and coordination of subcontractors and suppliers

  • Oversee procurement inputs, logistics and site delivery requirements

  • Ensure effective execution of external partners

Financial & Commercial Control

  • Own project budgets, forecasting and cost control

  • Identify risks, opportunities and deviations and escalate where required

  • Ensure commercial performance aligns with project targets

Technical Oversight

  • Maintain strong working knowledge of electrical and mechanical systems

  • Support development of technical solutions with engineering teams

  • Review and validate technical scope, design intent and execution approach

Site Execution & Commissioning

  • Oversee installation, commissioning and testing activities

  • Coordinate FAT/SAT processes and system validation

  • Ensure structured and successful project handover to operations or service teams

  • Take responsibility for site delivery activities and execution performance

Safety, Quality & Compliance

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

  • Maintain strong focus on quality, documentation and continuous improvement

  • Enforce safe working practices across all project phases

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES (SENIOR LEVEL)

  • Lead delivery of the most complex or high-risk projects

  • Support innovation, pilot and improvement programmes

  • Provide technical and delivery input during pre-sales and bid phases

  • Mentor and support project managers and project engineers

  • Act as escalation point for delivery challenges and project risks

 
Project reporting

  • Reporting to the Project Director
Key competencies


 

Key Requirements

  • Extensive experience managing complex, multi-disciplinary infrastructure or engineering projects

  • Proven ability to manage multiple large-scale projects simultaneously

  • Strong understanding of electrical and mechanical systems

  • Experience working in project-based and site-driven environments

  • Strong leadership, communication and stakeholder management skills

  • Experience in commissioning and operational handover environments

 

Profile

  • Delivery-focused senior project manager with strong ownership mindset

  • Able to operate across technical, commercial and operational domains

  • Strong leadership capability across teams and stakeholders

  • Structured, organised and able to manage complexity

  • Comfortable operating in high-pressure, fast-moving environments

Education:  

  • Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management, Electrical/Mechanical Engineering, Building Services, or related technical discipline. PMP, PRINCE2, chartered engineering status or equivalent senior project management qualification  would be desirable.

Experience:  

  • Approximately 12–15+ years of overall experience, with significant experience leading complex, high-value or multi-site infrastructure / MEP / engineering delivery projects. Strong experience in commercial control, client interface, contractor management, commissioning, handover and escalation management would be expected.

Language:  

  • Fluent English required. Dutch, German, French or Nordic languages would be an advantage depending on final country/project location.
Team management

TBC
Further information

Ideal Background

  • Infrastructure, power, telecoms or industrial projects

  • Experience in international or multi-site project delivery

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

  • Experience working in time-critical or complex operational environments

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.