Principal Lead Consultant Power Cables

We are looking for a Principal Consultant in the area of Underground and Submarine Power Cables.

Are you a result-oriented, enthusiastic team player with people management skills and do you have a good understanding of the latest developments in power cables, power cable failure mechanisms, international power cable standards, and how to ensure/improve the reliability of power cable circuits?

Apply now and become our new colleague!

You will be part of the Power Cables Team, and together with other colleagues, you will help our customers achieve sustainable, world-class cable systems.

The projects you execute are for any electrical asset owner, project developer, manufacturer, insurer, or other party dealing with high voltage AC or DC power cable systems. Our team in Arnhem holds a leading position outside and within DNV worldwide, by expertise and experience. Therefore, work is of an international nature, and often in cooperation with other DNV offices (e.g., Korea, Canada, Dubai, Singapore, China, etc.).

You will provide engineering and consultancy services to customers in the utility and manufacturing industry worldwide. You will be responsible for the management and execution of projects in the field of power cables. You understand the market we operate in and can deliver high-quality content.

As a Principal Consultant, you will lead the Power Cable cluster of approximately 10 cable experts. The Power Cable cluster has high ambitions to grow. The other large part of the role will be as an individual contributor, undertaking consulting work and acting as project manager for projects in the cable consulting domain.

Your tasks and responsibilities:

• Plan and resource multiple projects involving your team members (including projects which you will be undertaking) to ensure work is conducted within timescales and to budget;
• Co-ordinate the resourcing of work with other Team Leads and Heads of Department as appropriate;
• Promote, monitor, and ensure the team's work meets the required standards and follows best practice guidelines (as delegated by HoD);
• Create a team spirit and good working environment for the team;
• Responsible for managing performance and the goal-setting process;
• Encourage and ensure that lessons learned and the latest developments are shared across the team;
• Support the recruitment, training, and performance management of staff within the team;
• Provide support, management, and technical leadership to your assigned team, including mentoring and training of staff. This will specifically include:

* Holding regular meetings with individuals to provide feedback on project progress;

* Actively support the competence development of individuals;

* Provide support and coaching to staff on technical and soft skill issues;

• Where required, review/approve proposals and deliverables on projects and act as Project Sponsor (where delegated or agreed with Market Area Managers who are ultimately accountable for projects in their markets);
• Provide support to the HoD in the promotion and presentation of the team/department strategy and plans where appropriate;
• Support Head of Department on AOP development;
• Project execution:
  Active involvement in advisory projects/third-party projects in the Power Cable and Submarine Cable domain.

Your home office will be in Arnhem in the Netherlands, or Dresden/Schönefeld in Germany.

What we offer:

A career in DNV is not just a job. It is an extraordinary opportunity to develop and enrich your life and make more of a global impact than you ever believed possible.

BE CHALLENGED:

We have an enviable client list – we work with the biggest names out there. Whether we work with renowned companies, innovative startups, or joint industry projects, you will get a chance to utilize your expertise together with specialists from a wide range of disciplines.

LEARN AND GROW:

We have a culture that will broaden your view and deepen your skills. Every year we invest 5% of our revenue in research and development. We also invest strongly in competence development and progression for our people. From on-the-job learning to joining networks, receiving coaching, and participating in training programs, we…