Project Communications Advisor

An established European electricity transmission operator is seeking an experienced Project Communications Advisor to support the delivery of strategic high-voltage infrastructure projects in the North-East Netherlands. This role will be responsible for stakeholder engagement, public communications, and participation activities for projects that are critical to the energy transition and future electricity security.
Working within a multidisciplinary project environment, you will collaborate closely with project managers, environmental specialists, regional coordinators, government authorities, businesses, and local communities.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement communication strategies for major infrastructure and energy projects.
• Manage stakeholder engagement and community participation activities.
• Organize and facilitate public consultations, information sessions, and stakeholder meetings.
• Prepare and deliver communication materials, including:
  • Press releases
  • Community newsletters and resident communications
  • Project updates
  • Website and digital content
• Coordinate communications between project teams, governmental organizations, businesses, and affected communities.
• Provide communication and stakeholder management advice to project teams.
• Ensure consistent, transparent, and effective messaging across all channels.
• Support projects operating within politically and socially sensitive environments.

Required Experience

• Minimum 5 years' experience as a Communications Advisor or Communications Manager.
• Demonstrated experience supporting infrastructure, utilities, energy, or transmission projects.
• Proven track record in stakeholder engagement, community relations, and public consultation.
• Experience working within politically sensitive or public-sector environments.
• Strong understanding of online and offline communication channels.
• Experience using communication management platforms and tools.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in Dutch.
• Ability to balance multiple stakeholder interests and provide strategic advice.
• Proactive, independent, and results-driven approach.

Preferred Background

• High-voltage transmission, power grid, renewable energy, or utility sector experience.
• Development and execution of communication strategies for complex projects.
• Delivery of stakeholder engagement programmes and participation processes.
• Experience working within multidisciplinary project teams.
• Strong relationship management skills across public and private sector stakeholders.

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Marketing, or a related discipline.

Additional Information

• Hybrid working arrangement with approximately one day per week in the office and the remainder remote.
• Attendance at public meetings and stakeholder engagement events is required.
• Contract extension may be possible.
• Pre-employment screening and background verification required before commencement.
• Applicants must be available for the full contract period.

Ideal Candidate

The successful candidate will be an experienced communications professional with a strong background in infrastructure or energy projects, capable of building trust with stakeholders, managing public-facing communications, and supporting the successful delivery of strategically important electricity transmission projects. They will combine excellent communication skills with political awareness, stakeholder management expertise, and a practical, hands-on approach.