Principal consultant EU Transport & Mobility

PROGRAMME MANAGEMENT | EU MOBILITY | PROJECT EXCELLENCE | PEOPLE & IMPACT

Panteia / & The Big Fish

About Panteia
Panteia is one of the Netherlands' leading research and consultancy firms in the field of transport, mobility, and public policy. Headquartered in Zoetermeer, the organisation employs around 70 professionals and works for national governments, the European Commission, international institutions and branch organisations. Panteia is part of the PanMuc group, a holding structure that also includes MuConsult (specialised in passenger transport) and Revnext (focused on digitalisation, cybersecurity, technology and innovation). Together, they form an emerging European ecosystem for policy-driven consultancy at the intersection of transport, sustainability and economics. In addition, Panteia actively collaborates with like-minded consultancy firms across all 27 EU Member States.

Within the Transport & Mobility (T&M) unit, Panteia has built a strong reputation in EU-funded projects.

The Transport & Mobility Team
Panteia is structured into two business units: Transport & Mobility (T&M) and Society & Economy (M&E). This vacancy is situated within the T&M unit, which operates both in the Dutch and the European market. The new senior hire will join the EU team, but will work closely with colleagues across both domains. The T&M unit is managed as a single integrated team with one management team overseeing both the Dutch and international portfolios.

Panteia provides economic, market and policy research with a clear societal purpose. It combines academic depth with practical consultancy. Clients include national ministries, the European Commission, regional authorities, EU agencies, international institutions and branch organisations.

To further strengthen project execution, the company is now looking for a Senior EU Program Manager for the Transport & Mobility team, to ensure excellence in delivery, guide teams, and anchor long-term quality in EU transport policy projects. The international Transport & Mobility team is compact, expert-driven, and collaborative.

What are we looking for?
The Principal consultant EU is responsible for the coordination and delivery of EU-funded transport and mobility projects. This is a key leadership role with focus on program delivery excellence, ensuring that complex assignments are delivered on time, within scope and budget, and to the highest standard. 

Key responsibilities:

• Lead and manage the execution of EU policy and research projects (corridor studies, impact assessments, evaluations, etc.).

• While business development and tenders are led by the Team Manager, the Senior Program Manager plays an important supporting role:

-Refining project delivery concepts in proposals.

-Ensuring smooth handover between acquisition and execution.

-Contributing to the improvement of internal workflows and quality assurance.

Practicalities

• Location: Zoetermeer (NL); hybrid work model with flexibility. Regular presence at HQ expected (3 days/week), and occasional travel to Brussels and other EU locations.

• Reporting Line: Reports directly to the Manager EU Projects

• Team: Works closely with an international team of approx. 10–15 consultants, plus external partners in European consortia.

• Leadership Role: Acts as senior lead across multiple large EU-funded projects; coaches teams, steers delivery, and ensures client satisfaction.

• Languages: English required, any additional EU language is a plus.

• Start Date: As soon as possible (Q3/Q4 2025).

• Package: Competitive salary, aligned with Dutch consultancy benchmarks.

• PanMuc Group: Part of the PanMuc ecosystem, alongside MuConsult and Revnext.

Why join Panteia

• Work at the forefront of EU mobility and transport policy.

• Combine analytical depth with practical impact on decision-making.

• Join a collaborative team with a clear purpose and strong reputation.

• Gain autonomy and freedom to shape how projects are delivered.

• Be part of a growing international consultancy ecosystem.

• Hybrid work options (home office + Zoetermeer office + occasional EU travel).

Contact - Let’s meet:
BEN HOLEWIJN – ben@andthebigfish.com – +31 (0)6 5423 3212
JURRIAAN GRAAFF – jurriaan@andthebigfish.com – +31 (0)6 1027 2599
www.andthebigfish.com

What Panteia is looking for:

• 10+ years of experience managing EU-funded projects in transport, sustainability or policy consulting.

• Proven track record in complex project execution within a multi-stakeholder environment.

• Experience with policy studies, corridor studies, impact evaluations, stakeholder consultation, and socio-economic analysis.

• Excellent team leadership and coordination skills.

• Familiarity with DG MOVE, DG CLIMA or similar EU institutions and processes.

• Strong communicator in English (spoken and written). Dutch or any additional EU language is a plus.

• MSc or PhD in Transport Economics, Civil Engineering, Spatial Planning, Public Policy or related field.

• Willingness to travel to Brussels and other EU locations when needed.