Private Rights Project Advisor

As a Land Affairs Advisor (Private Rights Project Advisor), you are responsible for acquiring private law rights for the construction and maintenance of TenneT assets, thereby laying a solid legal foundation for projects. You work on onshore projects within the North-East Area Team and are based in Hoogeveen, with the option to work from Arnhem or home. You are present at project locations in the region when the work requires it.

• Higher professional education (HBO) working and thinking level, preferably in a legal, property management, or real estate-related field.
• More than five years of experience in a similar position within a technical or infrastructure environment.
• Experience with expropriation and toleration procedures is a strong advantage.
• Experience leading or coordinating medium to large acquisition or legal projects.
• Excellent command of Dutch, both spoken and written.
• Collaborative, results-oriented, independent and decisive, self-reliant and organized, and flexible in switching between projects and interests.

• Acquiring entry permits, building rights, and usage and purchase agreements.
• Maintaining relationships with internal and external stakeholders and carefully weighing interests.
• Monitoring developments in private law and translating them into operational risks and opportunities.
• Legal review of policies and frameworks within projects.
• Advising management on policy implementation and positions to be adopted.
• Drafting and coordinating project plans and budgets.
• Managing project team members and external parties, including property managers and appraisers.
• Acting as the subject matter contact person and knowledge holder for a core process within the department.
• In the senior role: acting as Private Law Project Manager for medium-sized new construction and renovation projects (110/150 kV and 380 kV), managing time, budget, and quality.
• Be present at project locations in the region when the work requires it.

• Contract with trial period.
• 8% holiday allowance and 6% end-of-year bonus.
• Solid pension plan through ABP; employer pays 70% of the premium.
• 43 days of leave per year (with full-time employment).
• Hybrid working where possible, including travel, internet and home work allowances.
• Support for vitality with a contribution towards a gym membership, health insurance, and the Always Energy program.
• Development opportunities through the TenneT Academy and room for personal initiative and growth.

Onshore ensures the safe, timely, and reliable realization of new connections and grid reinforcements on land. The division maintains the existing grid and optimizes its use. Core tasks include project development and realization, maintenance and asset management, permitting, safety, standards, and quality assurance, with a focus on collaboration and predictability for customers and other stakeholders.