Head of Construction Benelux - Construction Director

Overview PM Group is a leading International engineering, architecture, project and construction management firm. With a network of offices in Europe, Asia and the US and a multi-discipline team of 3 500 people, we deliver complex, capital projects in the life sciences, food and beverages, mission critical/ICT, advanced manufacturing, energy and environmental sectors. Our Vision is to be a highly valued and creative delivery partner, building a more sustainable world with our clients. To do this our people are key and is where you can play a part. We wish to appoint a Head of Construction for Benelux. The role will cover all aspects of Construction Service delivery in Belgium and the Netherlands. As our construction projects vary in location, the role will require successful candidate to travel to support Benelux Operation Unit (between the Offices located close to Waterloo and Bornem) and Project Sites within the entire area. The role is a senior client-facing role requiring the ability to develop client relationships and to lead Construction Scope of projects from client briefing through proposal preparation, setting construction execution strategy in conjuction with the Head of Benelux Operations (which the role reporte directly to) and Head of Construction of Western Europe (which the role report functionally to) and supporting set up and delivery. Responsibilities Overall responsibility for the development and management of the Construction Service business delivered by the Benelux Business Unit. Work closely with the PM Group Western Europe Management to grow, enhance and continually develop the overall service delivery. Ensure that the Construction Service delivery complies fully with PM Group systems and procedures. Support new Business Development, client facing and as proposal manager for all Benelux CM proposals (to a pre agreed scale) and manage the CM inputs to multiservice proposals. Management of project Construction Services personnel including recruitment, liaison, onboarding, coordination, training, development and mentoring. Flexibility to step in and lead construction projects on site as required. Provide leadership in the areas of Construction Health & Safety, Construction QA/QC, Constructability, Contracts/Commercial and Project Controls. Work closely with WE and Group Construction Services to enhance and develop the overall service delivery. Qualifications To be successful in this role you will have: Demonstrated capability and leadership in Construction delivery within specialized industrial sectors. (Life Sciences, Food & Mission Critical, Oil and Gas) Demonstrated knowledge of the area. Professional Qualification in Engineering or Construction /Project Management. 10+ year’s professional experience. Excellent knowledge and understanding of H&S statutory requirements. Proven people management experience Good understanding of contractual models and supply chain capability. Strong presentation and written communication skills Strong influencing and negotiation skills. A demonstrated ability to communicate and influence at management and operation level. Proven Construction Business management track record. Preferably Dutch speaking.