Project Manager
About the Role
We don't just manage projects - we make strategy happen. We're a consultancy that supports complex, capital-intensive industrial projects across sectors like energy, infrastructure, and manufacturing. Our clients bring us in when the stakes are high, time lines are tight, and they need a partner who takes ownership from boardroom to execution.
We're now looking for a Strategic Project Manager / CAPEX Engineer to lead a large-scale new plant build - a high-impact project with a total scope exceeding €100 million. This is not just an implementation role. You'll be the one driving the transformation from strategic vision to operational reality.
You'll take charge of everything from business case development to commissioning and ramp-up - including building the new operating team that will run the plant after go-live. We need someone who's done it before and knows how to lead from both the technical and strategic front.
Key Responsibilities
Lead the execution of a major CAPEX project.
Translate high-level business strategy into a fully scoped, executable project plan.
Collaborate closely with executive leadership, engineers, operations teams, and contractors.
Oversee design, procurement, construction, commissioning, and go-live.
Build and onboard the operating team required for long-term plant success.
Ensure full alignment between strategic goals and project delivery.
Manage project performance across time, budget, quality, and risk dimensions.
Be the driving force behind key decisions, risk mitigation, and delivery momentum.
What We're Looking For
10+ years of experience delivering complex industrial CAPEX projects.
Background in engineering - ideally within manufacturing, chemical, energy, or similar sectors.
Proven track record managing large-scale projects (€50-€100M+), from feasibility to handover.
Strategic thinker who understands operations and business value, not just construction timelines.
Experienced in stakeholder engagement across all levels - from C-suite to the factory floor.
Comfortable building teams, defining structures, and setting up operational readiness.
Fluent in English; Dutch proficiency is a strong plus.
Based in the Netherlands or open to relocation.
What's on Offer
A career-defining leadership role in a high-visibility project.
Work with a driven and pragmatic team that values ownership and delivery.
The chance to make a real impact in a project that shapes the future of an industrial operation.
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