Contract Manager Transport & Installation

At TenneT, we are working on an energy supply that keeps the Netherlands moving. As Contract Manager Transport & Installation (T&I), you make a direct impact on the future of our electricity grid. Together with your colleagues, you manage complex T&I contracts, helping us provide reliable energy for the years to come.

Your profile and background

You are an independent professional who actively seeks collaboration and knows how to bring different interests together. A real team player. You build and maintain relationships easily with internal and external stakeholders and have the confidence to speak up when needed. You are able to able to influence stakeholder at multiple organizational levels, build strategic partnerships and create alignment among parties with different interests. When dealing with complex contractual and commercial matters, you provide independent judgement and help stakeholders reach effective solutions.

Experience & skills* You have a Bachelor's or Master's degree in a technical, legal or commercial field, with a strong interest in the other disciplines.

• At least 5 years of experience in project management, contract management, tender management or a similar field.
• Knowledge of the Transport & Installation of offshore platforms.
• Experience with complex projects, preferably in offshore Transport & Installation.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.
• Willingness to travel occasionally within the Netherlands and Europe for supplier meetings (approximately once per month, with occasional overnight stays).
• Availability to work from our Arnhem Rijnpoort office at least two days per week, including Mondays for team collaboration and one additional day to engage with portfolio teams and colleagues. Competencies****Managing Complexity: You analyse complex contractual issues from different perspectives, bring relevant information together and make complex situations understandable to stakeholders, so that appropriate solutions and decisions can be reached. Quality of Decisions: You carefully assess contractual and commercial issues, weigh interests, risks and available information, and provide independent advice so that decisions support project objectives and business value. Promoting Innovation: You encourage the exploration and application of new solutions and translate developments and lessons learned into concrete improvements, so that T&I contracts and projects continue to develop. Optimising Work Processes: You analyse contract processes and results, identify opportunities for improvement and drive improvements, so that inefficiencies are reduced and contract performance improves structurally. Organisational Awareness: You connect the interests of Project Delivery, Procurement, Category Management, Legal and international stakeholders and create support for contractual choices, so that improvements can be implemented effectively across the organisation. Persuading: You substantiate recommendations with relevant arguments, bring different interests together and influence stakeholders with different perspectives, so that parties reach well-supported solutions and agreements.

This role falls within the Supply Chain Management Specialist job profile, ensuring that both you and TenneT have a clear understanding of the responsibilities, expectations and growth opportunities associated with this position.

Your contribution to TenneT

How will you keep the Netherlands powered? As Contract Manager Transport & Installation, you are responsible for professionally managing and optimising framework contracts with T&I contractors, so that projects can achieve their objectives and TenneT maximises the value of its contracts. You will be part of the team Program Agreements within the division Project Delivery Offshore and Tennet’s 2GW offshore projects.

In this role you:

• Proactively manage the contractual obligations, risks and objectives of the contracts.
• Drive the resolution of complex contractual issues, align stakeholders on strategic priorities, and ensure timely decisions that safeguard project objectives and business value.
• Identify and lead strategic technical and commercial optimization initiatives that enhance contract performance, reduce risk, and maximize value across multiple projects.
• Act as a trusted advisor to project leadership, providing expert guidance on contractual strategy, risk management, and commercial decision-making.
• Build and maintain strategic relationships with contractors and key subcontractors, influencing outcomes and fostering collaboration to achieve long-term program objectives.
• Provide strategic recommendations, insights, and executive-level reporting to support informed decision-making by senior management.
• Shape and influence the contract strategy for future offshore projects by leveraging market intelligence, lessons learned, and long-term business objectives.
• Strengthening contractual awareness and capability across the organization.
• Lead cross-functional collaboration with Project Delivery, Procurement, Category Management, Legal, and international stakeholders to align business objectives and enable effective contract execution.

You will join the Program Agreements team of eight, working closely with an experienced T&I Specialist to share expertise, strengthen knowledge and collaboration and further develop T&I contract management within the team.

Our recruiting process

Our offer

Flexibility 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.

Payment & more 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.

Wellness Balance & Personal Growth 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.

Technology & Innovation Modern working environment

• Modern IT-tools
• Ergonomic workstations
• Very well equipped conference rooms and communication solutions that enable cross-location and cross-border collaboration

This will be our challenge

Offshore is responsible for the development, construction, and management of the offshore electricity grid. With the North Sea as the green engine of the energy transition, Offshore plays a clear and vital role within TenneT’s organisational structure.

The Offshore division manages the entire lifecycle of all TenneT offshore installations, from development and realisation to maintenance and handover to the Operate division. A crucial task is the construction of 2 GW offshore ‘sockets’, which collect and transport generated wind energy to the mainland.

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. We provide an environment where your growth is central.

We offer you:* A permanent contract with a two-month probation period, based on 40 hours per week.

• A salary in scale 9: €4.816 - €9.472,- gross per month.
• 43 vacation days per year.
• A solid pension via ABP: TenneT pays 70% of your premium.
• Additional benefits such as health insurance, internet, and sports compensation.

All mentioned employment conditions apply to a full-time, 40 hours, position unless otherwise stated.

We value a good work-life balance and your personal development. Therefore, we offer flexible solutions such as:* Hybrid working, including an internet and home office allowance.

• Support for your vitality, with a contribution to a sports subscription and health insurance.
• Development opportunities through TenneT’s training programs to continue expanding your knowledge and skills.

We encourage initiative and give you the space to bring new ideas. Together, we ensure that the Netherlands remains in motion and ready for the energy of tomorrow. A pre employment screening is part of the process. Apply Now! Ready to make an impact? Apply today and become part of our team!

If you have any questions about the position, please contact Bianca Kreijger, Recruiter People & Talent Acquisition at Bianca.Kreijger@tennet.eu or +31 6 4216 3962.

Together, we build a sustainable energy future!

The position may gets unpublished earlier, so don't hesitate to apply!

Salary

4816 € - 9472 €

Diversity

At TenneT, we strive to make our recruitment process as efficient and fair as possible. To support this, we use AI technology as a tool. Our AI solution helps us match applicants based on relevant job titles and skills. It is important to note that no fully automated decisions are ever made; every application is ultimately reviewed by a human recruiter. Our AI does not take personal data such as gender, age, ethnicity, or religion into account, ensuring that applicants are not disadvantaged or discriminated against based on these factors. If you have any questions or objections regarding the use of AI in our recruitment process, please contact us at sollicitatie@tennet.eu.

TenneT keeps the Netherlands powered. We transport electricity 24/7 across the high-voltage grid, connect customers, and enable the energy transition by expanding the grid and using it more intelligently. Together with our partners, we work towards a reliable, affordable and resilient energy system. This is how we connect the Netherlands to a sustainable future.

Connecting everyone to a brighter energy future. *

Recruiter

Bianca Kreijger Recruiter

Bianca.Kreijger@tennet.eu Human Resources Talent Acquisition ONN/OFN Anke Vos Fachlicher Ansprechpartner

Anke.Vos@tennet.eu Offshore Program Agreements