Senior Drilling Engineer

Project Leader – Horizontal Directional Drilling (HDD)

About the role

We are seeking an experienced Project Leader, Horizontal Directional Drilling (HDD) to lead civil engineering and underground infrastructure projects in the Utrecht region. You will take ownership of project planning, coordination and delivery, managing contractors, stakeholders, budgets and timelines while ensuring high standards of safety, quality and technical execution. Experience with companies active in the energy transition, including utilities, renewable energy, electricity networks or underground infrastructure, would be a strong advantage.

Contract details

Contract: Freelance (ZZP)

Duration: 2 years

Location: Utrecht region, Netherlands

Working model: Hybrid, with 2–3 days per week in the office

Language: Fluent Dutch essential

Rate: Highly competitive market rate

Required experience

• Proven project management experience within civil engineering and infrastructure.
• Strong knowledge of Horizontal Directional Drilling (HDD) techniques and project delivery.
• Experience with HDD planning, design and engineering software.
• Ability to manage contractors, multidisciplinary teams and project stakeholders.
• Strong planning, budgeting and organisational skills.
• Experience in the energy transition sector is highly beneficial.

Next steps

Interested in this opportunity? Please share your CV, availability and indicative freelance day rate to arrange an initial discussion.