Spatial Planning and Licensing Specialist - Kop van Noord-Holland

• A permanent contract with a two-month probationary period, based on 40 hours per week, or a one-year contract with the intention of becoming permanent
• A salary in scale 8: € 4,276 to € 8,443 gross per month excluding 8% holiday allowance and 6% end-of-year bonus.
• Salary scaling takes place based on comparison with internal peer functions and on the basis of relevant knowledge and experience.
• A solid pension via ABP: we pay 70% of your premium.
• 43 leave days per year.
• All mentioned employment conditions apply to full-time employment, unless stated otherwise.

We attach great value to a good work-life balance and your personal development. Therefore, we offer flexible solutions such as:

• Hybrid working, including a travel, internet, and home office allowance.
• Support for your vitality, with a contribution towards a sports subscription and health insurance.
• Development opportunities via the TenneT Academy, so that you can continue to expand your knowledge and skills.

We stimulate initiative and give you the space to come up with new ideas. Together, we ensure that the Netherlands stays in motion and is ready for the energy of tomorrow.

The energy transition requires smart, decisive professionals. Within the Spatial Planning & Licensing team, we work daily on the development of the future offshore network and the associated policy, so that the Netherlands can also rely on a reliable electricity grid tomorrow. As a Spatial Planning & Licensing Specialist, you will be intensively involved in the spatial integration during the research and realization phases of the offshore grid projects. We are specifically looking for someone who finds it interesting to work on the Kop van Noord-Holland offshore grid project, which will connect to a new 380kV station. With this, you will have a direct influence on the energy transition of the Netherlands. Will you contribute to this?

How do you keep the Netherlands powered?

As a Spatial Planning & Licensing Specialist, in close cooperation with the Spatial Planning & Licensing Project Leader, you are co-responsible for the spatial integration of the offshore grid, the research phase that leads to irrevocable project decisions and implementation permits (public rights), and the guidance in obtaining permits and the execution of permit requirements by contractors during the realization phase.

• You are involved in an extensive 'Project Implementation Strategy' in collaboration with the coordinating Ministry of Economic Affairs and Climate Policy (EZK) and other competent authorities, and in doing so, you work together with the Environment Manager in the participation process with the surrounding parties.
• You carry out route explorations and optimizations with the technical team and the GIS specialist and are involved in the necessary (environmental) investigations and studies for the purpose of the environmental impact assessment.
• You guide the consultant in drafting the permit applications and supervise the permit procedures.
• You build and maintain internal and external partnerships with various departments within TenneT.
• You are involved in drafting internal and external decision-making documents.

• Managing Complexity You oversee the whole, see connections, and quickly uncover the core of problems. You transform new insights into smart solutions.
• Quality of Decisions You make thoughtful and decisive decisions and make sharp assessments, even under pressure. You switch gears in time when necessary.
• Optimizing Work Processes You show initiative in improving processes with an eye for interests and results.
• Organizational Awareness You create support and get people on board. You involve the right players and remove obstacles, anticipating resistance to maintain momentum.
• Persuading You negotiate effectively, seek compromises where possible, but are not afraid to persuade others with clear and substantiated arguments.

This role falls within the Spatial Management job profile, so that it is clear to both you and TenneT which responsibilities, expectations, and growth opportunities belong to this position.

TenneT offers you the chance to contribute to a sustainable energy future. Together with colleagues, partners, and stakeholders, you will work on innovative solutions that make the energy transition possible. With us, you will get the space to develop your talent and work in an environment where your growth is central.