Director Project Control | DSL-01
Director Project Control | DSL-01
Please note: For this role proficiency in both Dutch and English is required.
At DSL-01 (part of SkyNRG), you will play a central role in delivering Europe’s first dedicated SAF plant in Delfzijl. As Director Project Control, you lead the Project Controls team and safeguard the financial performance of this flagship project.
About the role
As Director Project Control you lead the Project Controls function and act as the financial authority within the project organization, ensuring that ambition is translated into disciplined and predictable execution.
You are accountable for the full scope of project cost control, covering the LSTK execution by the main engineering contractor, third -party utility connections, owner’s costs, and supporting contracts. You provide clear insight into budget performance, forecast to completion, contingency usage, and risk exposure. Based on rigorous analysis, you advise senior leadership on financial implications and required corrective actions.
You establish and continuously strengthen cost control procedures, reporting standards, KPI frameworks, and benchmarking methodologies. You challenge contractor variation claims with confidence and substance, lead quantitative risk analyses, and ensure that cost-related mitigation strategies are actively managed.
In close alignment with project lenders, financiers, and key stakeholders, you oversee transparent and robust cost reporting, enabling timely funding decisions and maintaining trust at the highest level.
Beyond DSL 01, you deliver a project control framework that sets the standard for future SkyNRG projects. This role requires strategic judgment, commercial strength, and the ability to operate as a trusted advisor within a complex, capital -intensive environment.
Your profile
As a growing company in a rapidly evolving industry, we are looking for people who embrace change and are motivated to actively contribute to building and scaling our business. You are someone who feels comfortable in an entrepreneurial environment, takes ownership, and thrives when things are still developing.
You recognize yourself in the following:
Relevant higher education in an engineering-related field
20+ years’ industry experience with mayor capital project controlling (oil/gas/chemicals projects)
Prior experience with cost estimating and cost benchmarking
High integrity
You are analytical, communicative, a team player, proactive and fun
You have excellent communication skills in both Dutch and English
About DSL-01
DSL-01 is SkyNRG’s frontrunning renewable fuels facility in Delfzijl, Netherlands. The plant will produce Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) from residual fats and greases using the HEFA (Hydrotreated Esters and Fatty Acids) pathway, with additional renewable products like butane, propane, and naphtha as by-products.
DSL-01 is the first facility in Europe dedicated entirely to SAF and its by-products. Once operational, it will produce 100,000 tonnes of SAF and 35,000 tonnes of sustainable by-products per year, cutting greenhouse gas emissions by around 80% compared to conventional jet fuel.
Construction started in 2026, with first fuel expected in 2028. The project includes the main facility, pipelines, and temporary work areas. At DSL-01, you will be part of a team building a state-of-the-art industrial plant from the ground up, contributing to a truly sustainable energy future.
Environmental and social responsibility are at the heart of DSL-01. We follow international frameworks and Dutch regulations to manage impacts on people, nature, and local communities. Safety, sustainability, and collaboration guide everything we do.
What we offer
As DSL-01 is still being built, many aspects of the plant, roles, and benefits are still being shaped. Our HR team is actively defining the full compensation and benefits package specifically for the Delfzijl facility. You can be assured that the final offer will be highly competitive and designed to reward your expertise, contribution, and impact as we bring this pioneering SAF plant to life.
We are committed to offering an attractive total package to ensure we attract the best talent in the market. This includes a competitive salary, performance-based incentives, and a range of benefits that support your personal and professional growth.
Is this you?
At DSL-01, you will work in a dynamic, innovative environment where technical curiosity, problem-solving, and teamwork are valued. You will engage with operators, engineers, and managers across disciplines, helping to bring a pioneering renewable fuels facility to life while making a real impact on the planet.
Are you ready to help build a plant from the ground up? Join a pioneering force in sustainable aviation and help create a cleaner, more sustainable future.
For more information about DSL-01 (part of the SkyNRG) visit www.SkyNRG.com.
📌 Please note: We do not accept sales inquiries or intermediary services.
At DSL-01 and SkyNRG as a whole, we deeply value inclusion and diversity. As an equal opportunity employer, we are dedicated to ensuring every applicant has a fair chance, irrespective of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, or any other legally protected characteristics.