Construction Services Manager/Construction Director

OverviewPM 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 Western Europe. The role will cover all aspects of Construction Service delivery in Belgium, the Netherlands, Germany and Switzerland.As our construction projects vary in location, the role will require the successful candidate to travel to support our Western Europe Operations Unit and Project Sites within the region.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 Western Europe Operations (which the role reports directly to) and the Group Head of Construction (which the role reports functionally to) and supporting set up and delivery.ResponsibilitiesWill include but not be limited to:Overall responsibility for the development and management of the Construction Service business delivered by the Western Europe 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 Western Europe 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.QualificationsDemonstrated capability in Construction delivery within specialized industrial sectors. (Life Sciences, Food, Manufacturing & Mission Critical)Professional Qualification in Engineering or Construction /Project Management desirable.10+ year’s professional experience.Fluent English + second language Geramn, Dutch, FrenchProven track record in EHS LeadershipExcellent knowledge and strong understanding of DACH region H&S statutory requirements.Good understanding of DACH region contractual models and supply chain capability.Strong verbal and written communication skillsStrong influencing and negotiation skills. A demonstrated ability to communicate and influence at management and operation level.Proven Construction Business management track record.