Unity Partners on behalf of our Renewable Energy Partner
We’re supporting a well-established Dutch renewable energy developer in their search for a Project Director to lead the execution of high-impact energy infrastructure projects across the Netherlands. With a growing pipeline of wind, solar, and grid-related projects, the company plays a key role in delivering the Dutch energy transition.
This is a unique opportunity to take full leadership over complex, multidisciplinary projects—combining your technical insight, stakeholder skills, and commercial acumen to deliver sustainable results.
Your Responsibilities
As Project Director, you will:
- Take full ownership of utility-scale renewable energy projects across the Netherlands (wind, solar, battery, or grid infrastructure)
- Lead cross-functional project teams across engineering, construction, permitting, finance, legal, and HSE
- Engage with municipalities, grid operators, environmental stakeholders, and contractors to ensure successful project delivery
- Be accountable for project planning, budgeting, execution, and reporting from late development phase to completion
- Maintain oversight of timelines, compliance, quality, and risk—keeping delivery on track and aligned with strategic objectives
- Represent the project internally and externally at senior level, providing leadership across the board
- Support internal decision-making and help strengthen Dutch project delivery capabilities across the business
Your Profile
You are a seasoned Dutch project leader who thrives in technically complex environments and can bring structure, clarity, and momentum to major infrastructure projects.
You bring:
- 8+ years of relevant experience in project management or project direction in the Dutch infrastructure or energy domain
- Experience delivering multidisciplinary projects with budgets of €50M+
- Proven ability to manage multiple stakeholders (e.g. contractors, netbeheerders, gemeente, Omgevingsdienst)
- Solid understanding of Dutch regulatory frameworks, permits, and tender processes
- Excellent people leadership, communication, and negotiation skills
- Dutch and English fluency required
- Based in or open to working from Rotterdam / Randstad region with site travel as needed
Organization & Offer
Our partner offers a flat, purpose-driven culture where your voice matters and your work has visible impact. You’ll be part of a committed, Dutch-rooted team building projects that contribute to a future-proof energy system.
You can expect:
- A strategic leadership role with direct impact on the Dutch energy transition
- Competitive base salary, attractive bonus, and long-term incentives
- Hybrid working policy with flexibility to work from home, HQ (Rotterdam), or project sites
- 30+ vacation days, excellent pension scheme, and personal development budget