Junior Project Manager Renewables and Energy Storage

Junior Project Manager Renewables and Energy Storage

Job Description

The role

AFRY is looking for a Junior Project Manager Renewables and Energy Storage to support our client’s BESS and/or wind projects in any stage of development, from feasibility to commercial operation. You will be part of the Renewables & Energy Storage team of AFRY Netherlands, located in the Utrecht office.

Responsibilities will include:

• Supporting AFRY colleagues globally in delivering our renewable and energy storage services; such as providing development support, tendering and contracting services, technical due diligence, technical advisory, construction supervision, etc.;
• Assisting in evaluating the potential of battery storage systems for a project, considering factors like energy demand, grid integration and cost effectiveness;
• Helping senior colleagues in NL in the acquisition of new projects;
• Performing technical studies such as energy yield assessments;
• Developing tools, templates and sharing knowledge with colleagues.

Qualifications

Role requirements

• A university degree in e.g. Sustainable Energy Technology, Electrical Engineering, Innovation Sciences, Civil Engineering or equivalent.
• 0-3 years’ experience in Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) and/or Onshore Renewables and/or Grid Connections.
• Strong affinity with renewable energy, current developments and the ambition to increase your knowledge/experience within the energy market.
• Ambition to share your knowledge and take an active role in AFRY projects.
• Fluent in English and being fluent in Dutch is preferable.
• Experience with Python and/or CAD is a plus.

Your profile:

• You can work independently and have an eye for the interests of our clients;
• You have strong planning and organizational skills;
• You are proactive and have an entrepreneurial mindset.;
• You are client and results oriented;
• You are motivated and eager to learn;
• You have a particular interest in renewable energy;
• You have strong communication skills, verbal and written, in English (and ideally in Dutch).
• Willingness to travel to project sites in NL, DE or other European countries occasionally.

Company Description

AFRY is an independent consulting firm active in onshore and offshore wind energy, large-scale solar and Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) projects and electrical grids. We advise developers, governments, investors, and asset owners in the renewable energy market by integrating knowledge and experience from all phases of the life cycle of a renewable energy project. Themes that fit AFRY's knowledge and experience are feasibility, due diligence, development, engineering, contracting, construction, management, and maintenance. AFRY provides interim management, project consulting, and strategic advice.

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Additional Information

Additional information

Our market

AFRY is active in national and international renewable energy and storage projects. Clients of AFRY are developers of projects such as RWE, Vattenfall, Eneco, SSE, Northland Power, Iberdrola and international governmental stakeholders such as RVO, Dutch Ministries, TenneT, governments of Norway, Finland, Estonia, Lithuania and Malta. For detailed information about AFRY's role in projects and for concrete references, please read on here.

Our offer

You will be working on exciting projects that contribute to our future energy system. You will do this in a team of experienced and motivated colleagues. Due to excellent references and reputation in the market, AFRY is in high demand for rewarding large projects.

In addition, we offer:

• A welcoming, inclusive and supportive work environment, collaborating with others in the wider AFRY network.
• A competitive industry starting salary.
• Strong development opportunities through internal training courses, AFRY’s career paths and our global network.
• 25 vacation days per year with an additional 5 days of compensatory leave and a possibility to buy 5 extra vacation days per year in consultation.
• NS Business Card (first class) for commuting and business trips.
• Flexibility to combine professional and personal priorities, including hybrid working.

Recruitment Procedure

As part of your application process, please provide a CV and covering letter (in English) stating why you want to work for AFRY and an earliest possible start date. We only accept online applications. Please note the closing date for submission of applications is 11th August 2026.

If we believe you meet the criteria for this role, you will be invited for an initial online interview. If we are both happy to continue the process, you will then be invited to a second business interview. To allow us to assess your skills in practice, this may be accompanied by a case study. Finally, we are happy to invite you for a final conversation with our Management Team at our office location in Utrecht.

We look forward to receiving your application!

At AFRY, we engineer change in everything we do. Change happens when brave ideas come together. When we collaborate, innovate technology, and embrace challenging points of view. That’s how we're making future. We are actively looking for qualified candidates to join our inclusive and diverse teams across the globe. Join us in accelerating the transition towards a sustainable future.