Job Description

Excited to work for a key Belgian player in the energy landscape?

The Belgian and European energy landscape is in full swing. Did you know that Elia Belgium plays a crucial role in this? As part of Elia Group, a European transmission system operator, Elia Belgium ensures the reliability and sustainability of the electricity supply in our country.

Side-by-side with your talented colleagues, you will play a part in building a sustainable, green and reliable energy infrastructure that stimulates economic growth and reduces our ecological footprint.

Only together can we make the biggest impact possible! We believe in the power of diversity: we are convinced that an inclusive and diverse work environment leads to more innovation, creativity and better results.
Development Plan & Portfolio Officer
Requisition ID:  10282
Posting Start Date:  23/12/2025

Function

Help shape the future of the Belgian energy grid!


As a Development Plan & Portfolio (DPP) Officer, you work within the Development Plans & LT Portfolio Management team, part of Elia’s Grid Development department. This team manages the long-term development portfolio and the various development and investment plans.

In this role, you coordinate the preparation of Elia’s regional investment plans and analyse the long-term development portfolio. You help lay the foundations for the future of the Belgian transmission grid and collaborate with various departments to enable ambitious investments toward a net-zero society.

The long-term development portfolio and the various development and investment plans are essential reference points for Elia’s planned grid development. As a DPP Officer, you are responsible for the follow-up and/or execution of multiple operational and project-based strategic initiatives.

 

Your main responsibilities:

  • Close follow-up of the development portfolio in collaboration with grid developers and infrastructure teams.
  • Management of internal and external reporting through qualitative data analysis and dashboards.
  • Active contribution to the development of new monitoring and reporting systems (tools, processes, databases, roles and responsibilities).
  • Timely and high-quality delivery of regional investment plans (Flemish, Walloon, Brussels Capital Region):
    • Coordination of the preparation of these plans with relevant colleagues, including governance and planning.
    • Guidance of internal approval processes via reporting and validation structures.
    • Ensuring coherence between the plans and alignment with the project portfolio.
    • Continuous improvement of investment plans through retrospective analyses and implementation of improvement actions.

Collaboration with other teams and departments is crucial: you work closely with grid developers, infrastructure teams and teams managing customer studies.

Your Profile

  • Master’s degree in business, economics or engineering.
  • At least two years of professional experience; experience in project management and portfolio analysis is a plus.
  • This is not a technical role, but we expect basic knowledge of Elia’s activities and the energy sector; technical expertise is not required, but understanding the scope and context of grid development projects is desirable.
  • You tackle projects with energy and a results-oriented mindset and possess strong analytical skills.
  • You are well-organised and extremely detail-oriented. In-depth portfolio analyses? You handle them with ease and ensure the accuracy of all data.
  • You continuously strive for excellence and improvement.
  • You enjoy the challenge of an impactful role involving collaboration with various internal and external stakeholders.
  • You work independently (in workload organisation and priority setting) and make decisions confidently, while correctly judging what needs to be escalated to management.
  • You communicate fluently, clearly and assertively, both in writing and verbally. You have a strong command of English and speak either French or Dutch fluently, with good knowledge of the other national language.

Offer

  • Salary: a competitive salary package, allowance for representation expenses, year-end bonus, double vacation pay, meal vouchers (€8 per working day), eco-vouchers, sport & culture vouchers, bonuses based on individual and group results. 
  • Insurance: group insurance, hospitalisation insurance, ambulant care insurance for the whole family and also personal accident insurance. 
  • Vacation: You will be entitled to 20 vacation days and 5 additional vacation days, 6 local days, 4 exempt days (after 1 year of employment) and up to 5 long-service days (1 day for every 3 years in employment). 
  • Social fund: Year-end vouchers, birth and marriage allowance. We will also cover part of the cost of glasses, a dental prosthesis or similar needs. 
  • Communication: you will be given an iPhone, a phone subscription (for work and private use) and a laptop with internet reimbursement. 
  • Discounts: you will enjoy a 30% discount on your gas and electricity bill. 
  • Mobility: we will offer you a company car and public transport or a mobility budget. 
  • Elia shares: Elia will give you the opportunity to subscribe to shares with a discount of 16.66% on the average share price. 

Location

Léon Monnoyerkaai 3, 1000 Brussel

This office is easily accessible by public transport, a 5-minute walk from Schaarbeek station.

We also operate a hybrid work policy that allows you to combine working in the office and at home.

There’s something electric in the air with this job offer!

In exchange for your work and dedication, you enjoy the following benefits:

  • A job full of variety with a top employer: Elia encourages innovation and collaboration. Within our company you will be at the forefront of the energy transition, and you will have the chance to contribute to ground-breaking technologies designed to accelerate this transition. It is a one-of-a-kind opportunity to further develop your knowledge and skills.
  • Focus on personal growth and well-being at work: Discover a wide range of professional training and coaching opportunities that are guaranteed to give your personal growth a solid boost.  At the same time, as a top employer, we put maximum effort into a positive work culture in which your well-being is central.
  • Development opportunities for a challenging career: At Elia, we encourage you to seek out and seize new professional opportunities. You will enjoy complete freedom to shape your career on your own terms.
  • A diverse team of passionate colleagues: Elia puts a high value on diversity and inclusion. You will join a diverse and passionate team that enjoys sharing knowledge and leading the way towards a more sustainable future together.

These are just a few of the benefits that distinguish Elia as a Top Employer. We are convinced that your contribution to our team will be invaluable and look forward to welcoming you soon!
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