Head of Construction Benelux
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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 4000+ 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.
We are seeking a Head of Construction – Benelux to provide regional leadership and technical authority across a diverse portfolio of Life Sciences construction projects. This is a hands‑on leadership role combining strategic oversight with regular site-based engagement, offering direct intervention on complex, high-risk construction challenges.
The role will act as tPM Groups senior construction authority in the region, ensuring safe, compliant, and predictable delivery while supporting clients through critical build, commissioning, and handover phases.
Responsibilities
Regional Construction Leadership
Provide construction leadership and governance across multiple concurrent projects located throughout the Benelux region.Act as the senior escalation point for construction performance, safety, quality, schedule, and commercial issues.Establish and enforce construction standards, best practices, and execution strategies aligned with consultancy and client expectations.Manage 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.Project Oversight & Troubleshooting
Maintain regular on-site presence to review progress, identify risks, and directly support project teams.Intervene proactively on challenged or high‑risk projects, providing practical solutions to recover schedule, resolve defects, and manage contractor performance.Support programme-level coordination where projects are delivered under phased, fast-track, or live‑operations environments.Client & Stakeholder Management
Act as a trusted senior advisor to client-side construction leads, project directors, and senior stakeholders.Represent the consultancy in high-level construction meetings, steering committees, and commercial discussions.Build strong relationships with EPCM partners, main contractors, and specialist trade contractors.Health, Safety & Quality Leadership
Champion a strong safety culture across all sites, ensuring compliance with local legislation and client standards.Ensure construction quality aligns with design intent, regulatory requirements, and sector-specific standards (e.g. GMP).Drive consistent defect management, inspection regimes, and readiness for commissioning and handover.Sector-Specific Delivery
Pharmaceutical / Life Sciences:
Lead construction oversight on GMP-regulated facilities including manufacturing, packaging, warehouses, and laboratories.Interface effectively with CQV, validation, and quality teams to ensure construction readiness and documentation integrity.Manage complex cleanroom, HVAC, clean utilities, and process equipment installation environments.Team & Business Contribution
Mentor and develop Construction Managers, Resident Engineers, and Site Leads within the consultancy.Support business development activities by contributing construction input to bids and proposals.Promote knowledge sharing and continuous improvement across the regional construction community.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 areaBachelor or Master degree in Engineering or Construction /Project Management10+ year’s professional experienceExcellent knowledge and understanding of H&S statutory requirementsProven people management experienceGood understanding of contractual models and supply chain capabilityStrong presentation and writt