Project director – unity partners – almere

Unity Partners on behalf of our Renewable Energy Partner is seeking 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 technical insight, stakeholder skills, and commercial acumen to deliver sustainable results.

• 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

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

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

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