Project Lead 'substations'

Are you a seasoned professional with a background in electrical engineering? Do you have experience in leading complex projects in electrical substations?

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For one of our clients, a global engineering and project management firm, we are looking for a Project Lead to oversee and manage projects related to electrical substations.

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Tasks & responsibilities:

• Direct reporting to the Program Manager.
• Collaborate closely with the Project Leader.
• Contribute to conceptual design with experts, designers, and outsourcing partners.
• Oversee and follow up on engineering studies.
• Review studies and obtain approval from experts, designers, and partners.
• Participate in the procurement of key equipment.
• Coordinate logistics for key equipment.
• Act as the Single Point of Contact (SPOC) towards suppliers.
• Contribute to the procurement of the EPCIC-FIM Contract for substation construction.
• Participate in the procurement of smaller execution contracts.
• Assist in compiling the EPC contract.
• Monitor and follow up on the EPC contract.
• Collaborate on budgeting activities.
• Contribute to updating the project scope.
• Participate in updating the schedule and scenario.
• Proactively seek design opportunities to enhance project benefits.
• Ensure timely delivery, quality, and safety in assigned tasks.
• Cooperate and coordinate with a multidisciplinary team of experts and internal/external consultants.
• Integrate electrical, civil, and mechanical engineering aspects into the project.
• Act as a safety leader, actively contributing to the feedback process.
• Continuously seek technical improvements and safety enhancements.
• Provide regular reports on the status and progress of assigned tasks.

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering; a Master's degree is considered advantageous.
• Demonstrate in-depth knowledge of electrical substation design, construction, and commissioning processes.
• Showcase proven experience in project engineering, with a particular focus on EPC-FIM within the energy sector.
• Experience with GIS, AIS, transformers, and familiarity with Secondary System is a valuable asset.
• Proficient in utilising project maangement tools and software.
• Fluent in English; proficiency in Dutch is considered and advantage.
• Possess a keen sense of responsibility and excellent organisational skills.
• Demonstrate assertive communication skills and be a resourceful, solution-oriented team player.
• Exhibit the ability to quickly learn and adapt to new challenges and environments.