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Senior Project Manager - Construction (Netherlands)
Return Storage B.V.
About the role
As Senior Construction Manager, you are building large-scale BESS (>100MW per project, >5GW project pipeline) with our suppliers & contractors, the grid operator and the local stakeholders. For Return as owner of the BESS, you make sure the project gets built according to plan and is ready for delivering our service in Europe’s energy system on time.
What you'll do
Lead the project team with end responsibility for safe, on spec, on time and on budget construction of large-scale BESS projects
Project management – coordinate all project disciplines including planning, risk management, stakeholder management, HSSE & site management, interface management, QA&QC, permitting
Acting as representative towards suppliers, contractors and local stakeholders
Work with finance, contract management and commissioning colleagues to deliver the project
Based in Amsterdam with work on site throughout The Netherlands
What you'll bring
Proven track record in bringing complex projects to completion and in managing suppliers & sub-contractors
15+ years of relevant working experience with at least 7 years as project manager in the (renewable) energy sector. Experience with High Voltage grid connections is preferable
Bsc or Msc degree in relevant discipline
Experience in contract management of different types of contracts, such as UAV-GC and FIDIC
Excellent communication, organizational and technical skills
Fluent in Dutch and English, German is a plus. Willingness to travel (once every 2 weeks for a few days).
What's on offer
At Return, we don’t just talk about impact — we build it. You’ll join a passionate and skilled team where your contributions help shape real-world solutions and directly support a more sustainable future. Our entrepreneurial and collaborative culture is dedicated to accelerating the energy transition at scale.
About the company
Return is the leading European independent energy storage provider, committed to revolutionizing the energy sector. Headquartered in Amsterdam, with offices in Munich, Hamburg and Madrid, Return offers innovative, sustainable solutions to store and intelligently manage energy, ensuring power is used efficiently when and where it’s needed most. With a growing presence across Europe, Return is at the forefront of the energy transition, integrating large-scale battery energy storage systems (BESS) to support grid stability, renewable energy integration, and Europe's net-zero goals. Driven by a team of experts, Return aims to provide reliable energy storage that powers the future of clean energy.