Team Leader Environment and Communication Management

Team Leader – Environment and Communication Management (SOM-COM)

Lead the dialogue between energy infrastructure and society.

About the Role
The energy transition demands reliable, future-proof infrastructure. As Team Leader for the Environment and Communication Management team (SOM-COM) within the Spatial Planning and Law department, you will lead a team of environmental managers and project communication specialists who play a critical role in securing locations for new or expanded high-voltage substations. You’ll ensure this work is conducted with strong public participation, in alignment with the Environment and Planning Act.

What You’ll Do

• Oversee a multidisciplinary team responsible for communication and stakeholder engagement during location studies and environmental planning.
• Ensure proper communication support during formal municipal procedures and public participation processes.
• Work closely with the Head of Spatial Planning and Law to deploy the right people with the right skills to the right projects.
• Navigate complex assignments involving multiple stakeholders with diverse and sometimes conflicting interests.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide leadership to the SOM-COM team and foster a positive, motivating team environment.
• Support and guide team members in their professional development.
• Strategically plan environmental and communication efforts to facilitate site acquisition for critical energy infrastructure.
• Collaborate with internal departments and external stakeholders to align project goals with community interests and regulatory requirements.
• Safeguard the integration of communication strategies into spatial and procedural planning.

What We’re Looking For

• A completed HBO or WO degree in a relevant field (e.g. spatial planning, environmental science, communication, or public administration).
• Proven experience in a leadership role, ideally within the public or infrastructure sector.
• Excellent communication skills and a high level of environmental and political sensitivity.
• Strong organizational and strategic planning abilities.
• Experience with environmental management and stakeholder engagement in complex or politically sensitive environments is a strong advantage.

With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining and Manufacturing sectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.