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Job Description

Are you proactive and keen to work in a dynamic and international environment where we deliver our technologies like Nereda, Ephyra and Aquasuite? Do you thrive on collaborating with a leading group of water experts? Are you fluent in Dutch and English and are you based in the Netherlands? Do you value autonomy in your work, a flexible organisation and ample opportunities to develop yourself and broaden your horizons? If so, we would like to hear from you and warmly invite you to express your interest in the Senior Project Manager vacancy. This is a role in which you can make a real difference to what we can achieve together with our clients. Enhancing Society Together! What you do as a Senior Project Manager As Senior Project Manager, you will be the link between the client and our experts. You have to be able to inspire teams and clients alike, providing the leadership needed to turn ambitions into successful outcomes. We bring our technology to market in so-called technology packages, which include basic design, and commissioning and start-up support for our technology and delivery of in-house developed controller software. Together with your project team, you will deliver our projects. Our clients include water utilities contractors and consultants all around the world. With an enthusiastic, proactive approach you will ensure that all parties can be proud of the final result. You will be the client's first point of contact and you will lead the internal team and set the direction for the project, taking overall responsibility for its integrated delivery. Where you will work Haskoning is an independent consultancy. Our mission, ‘Enhancing Society Together’, drives us to make a positive impact on the world. We offer challenging work on a wide range of international projects, drawing on more than 140 years of expertise. With over 6,800 employees in more than 25 countries, we turn challenges into opportunities and make a positive impact on society. As Senior Project Manager, you will become part of the Business Unit Water Technology Products. Our progress in water technology is shaped by the strength of our client and partner network. We are therefore proud to announce that Haskoning was named Water Technology Company of the Year at the 2026 Global Water Awards. This recognition reflects the collaboration, trust and shared ambition of our clients, partners, technology licensees and colleagues around the world. What you bring You are at your best in a client-focused environment that strives for the best possible outcome. To thrive as Senior Project Manager, you will have the following qualities: You have a technical background, and continually seek an appropriate way of working, striking a good balance between project control aspects, scope and risks; You have successfully completed your Bachelor or Master in a technical degree and have at least eight years' experience as a project manager on multidisciplinary projects; working experience in the Middle East works to your advantage; You have worked for a contractor or you have at least a contractor mindset; You are solutions-focused, practical, entrepreneurial, people-oriented and results-driven; You are proactive and have strong communication skills in both Dutch and English; Speaking other languages like Spanish, Italian or French works to your advantage. You are based in The Netherlands, and able to travel (when required) both nationally and internationally. What you can expect from us At Haskoning, we believe that the wellbeing of our employees is essential to our shared success. That is why we offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your professional and personal growth. What we offer A strong foundation: A competitive base salary (€5.564- €7.948 BMS fulltime) that increases annually. Attractive additional benefits: A good pension scheme with an employer contribution, a personal budget and annual profit sharing. You can also buy shares in our company and share in our collective success. A welcoming and inspiring team culture, where diverse perspectives come together to create an environment in which people thrive. Work–life balance: 28 days of annual leave (based on full-time employment), with the option to purchase additional days per year and exchange three public holidays for days that are important to you. We work on a hybrid basis with flexible working hours, a working-from-home allowance and a fully equipped home workspace. Development opportunities: A range of training and development programs, including learning and development pathways tailored to your expertise, learning weeks and various knowledge-sharing groups. Accessibility and travel allowance: Easily accessible offices in Amersfoort, Delft or Nijmegen, a travel allowance and an NS Business Card. Are you our new colleague? We would like to meet you! Click on the apply button and upload your CV and motivation letter. Although the system allows the submission of a LinkedIn profile, please submit a CV and motivation letter so that we can better assess your application. After receiving your application, we will contact you as soon as possible. The application process then consists of 1-2 interviews and possibly an assessment. Are we all enthusiastic after this? Then you will receive an offer from us, and we will be happy to welcome you on board! For more information, you can always contact Anouk de Winter, Lead Recruiter, at [email protected]. Due to GDPR, please submit your application via the “apply now” button and not via email.

Core Responsibilities

Serve as the primary client contact and lead internal project teams delivering water technology packages, including basic design, commissioning and start-up support, and in-house controller software. Take overall responsibility for integrated project delivery, setting project direction and balancing scope, control, and risks to achieve successful outcomes.

Requirements

A technical bachelor's or master's degree and at least eight years of project management experience on multidisciplinary projects are required; contractor experience or a contractor mindset is expected, and Middle East experience is advantageous. Candidates should be based in the Netherlands, able to travel nationally and internationally, and communicate proactively in Dutch and English; Spanish, Italian, or French is an advantage.

Benefits

• Annual Salary Increases
• Pension Scheme With Employer Contribution
• Personal Budget
• Annual Profit Sharing
• Employee Share Purchase Plan
• 28 Days Of Annual Leave
• Option To Purchase Additional Leave
• Option To Exchange Public Holidays
• Flexible Working Hours
• Working-From-Home Allowance
• Home Workspace Equipment
• Training And Development Programs
• Travel Allowance
• Public Transport Business Card