Project Manager Materials and Engineering (Gent based)

Join a fast-growing, listed company with a purpose! Fastned owns and operates a growing network of more than 300 fast charging stations across Europe, allowing electric vehicle drivers to charge their cars with 100% green energy from the sun and wind in just 15 minutes. Our mission is to accelerate the transition towards sustainable mobility by giving freedom to electric drivers. Our goal is a European network of 1000 fast charging stations in prime locations. We have recently been awarded “Best Charging Network” in the UK, France, and the Netherlands. If you want to make a difference and work in an informal, international scale-up environment with future prospects, then read on!

Your role

As Project Manager Materials & Engineering, you’ll join an innovative international team, offering an exciting opportunity to work at the intersection of engineering and project management. You will shape critical technical aspects of construction projects in various countries, drive standardisation, and contribute to the efficiency of our rollout process. This position is ideal if you’re passionate about technical problem-solving, providing autonomy and growth potential within a forward-thinking organisation.

You will be expected to:

• Develop and manage technical specifications for key structural components, such as the canopy structure.
• Coordinate the sourcing and procurement of materials used across multiple countries.
• Address and resolve technical inquiries and challenges that arise from various construction sites.
• Collaborate closely with local rollout teams to ensure the technical quality and compliance of construction projects.
• Engage with external experts to enhance our capabilities and support innovative solutions.

This role is positioned within the Materials & Engineering team (which is a pillar within the Construction Management team), reporting directly to the Construction Lead Materials & Engineering. Approximately 10-20% travel is expected, allowing you to work hands-on with local teams and suppliers to ensure high standards and efficient project execution. Is electric mobility new to you? No problem! As part of your onboarding, you will take part in a series of exciting workshops where you will learn everything you need to know about electric mobility and fast-charging infrastructure. 

This role is situated in our belgium office in Gent where you will join a team of fun & driven colleagues who are passionate about creating freedom for electric drivers. We are looking forward to welcoming you to our innovative and rapidly growing company!

What you should bring along

• A completed engineering or technical degree or a comparable qualification (for example, civil or mechanical engineering);
• Initial work experience is desired, preferably in an engineering firm;
• Excellent organizational skills and a high level of initiative;
• Systematic and solution-oriented thinking, a pronounced curiosity and an eye for detail;
• Very good written and spoken English and Dutch skills. If you speak French or German thats a plus

Join us in building a better future!

We work hard to change the world, but we don't forget to recognise & celebrate our successes, big and small. We put a focus on work-life balance, provide you with genuine work flexibility, and have family-friendly policies in place. Our benefits include:

• Stock option plan -> we believe in shared value creation.
• A training and development budget of €3,000 per year per employee, because development and training are important to us and our sector offers endless opportunities.
• Daily vegetarian lunches, snacks & drinks are provided at our office locations.
• Full access to our electric vehicle fleet with all charging expenses covered.
• A total of 37 holidays per year, including 5 extralegal Fastned holidays and 12 compensation days. As well as two mission days you can use to contribute to Fastneds mission or to support a cause that is important to you
• A paid pension plan, fully covered by Fastned.
• Eco-cheque vouchers every year.
• Next to fun events year-round, we throw notorious Christmas parties and organize an amazing yearly trip abroad with all employees.
• Other perks include flexible working hours, full travel compensation and the working gear of your choice.

Interested? Apply now!

We look forward to meeting you! If you have any further questions about your application, please feel free to contact our recruitment team at recruitment(at)fastned.nl.

Fastned is an equal and inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from people of any race, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, neurodiversity, disability, parental status or any other protected characteristic that makes you unique.