Project Manager, Foundations, West Flanders

Function

• As a Foundations Project Manager, you will manage several sites in West Flanders and ensure effective coordination between technical implementation, planning, health and safety, and administration.
• On a daily basis, you remain closely involved in site operations and devise appropriate solutions as circumstances change.
• You will coordinate the work of various site managers, acting as a clear link to the project management team.
• You will organise, supervise and monitor the progress of foundation works.
• You will oversee the technical implementation and ensure that plans, work instructions and schedules are followed correctly.
• Monitoring compliance with statutory requirements and internal guidelines on quality, safety and the environment is also part of your role.
• Drawing up site reports and handling the administrative processing of the work.
• Several site managers provide support, give guidance and ensure timely and clear communication with the project management team.
• Analysing technical challenges on site and turning them into practical and safe solutions.
• Coordinate with the plant maintenance department to ensure that machinery continues to operate reliably and remains available at all times.
• You regularly travel to construction sites throughout Flanders and, from time to time, to Wallonia.

Profile

• 3 to 5 years’ experience in the construction sector or an industrial environment.
• An interest in specialised foundation techniques and the technical aspects associated with them.
• Fluency in Dutch and the ability to express yourself professionally in French and English.
• Leadership combined with a collaborative approach and the ability to manage colleagues clearly and respectfully.
• During busy periods, keep a clear overview and remain solution-oriented when the schedule or implementation is under pressure.
• Accuracy in technical monitoring, reporting and administrative processing.
• You must hold a Category B driving licence and be willing to travel to various sites in West Flanders.

Organisation

This organisation is a well-established player in the construction and infrastructure sector and forms part of a larger, international group. It carries out complex projects in a technically challenging environment and contributes on a daily basis to sustainable solutions that have a visible impact on society.

What makes this employer special is the combination of experience, expertise and a strong focus on quality. They work with specialist teams, drawing on their own technical know-how and adopting a practical, solution-oriented approach. As a result, as an employee, you’ll have the opportunity to help build projects that are both intellectually challenging and socially relevant.

The working environment is people-centred, collaborative and focused on growth. Safety, respect and inclusivity are key priorities, as are transparent communication and taking responsibility. Staff are given the opportunity to show initiative, develop their skills and work together in an environment where trust and commitment are truly important.

Here, you’ll find yourself in an organisation where expertise is valued, where people work hard to achieve strong results, and where you can contribute every day to something greater than yourself.

Offer

You’ll be given a role that makes a tangible impact, offers technical variety and comes with a package that supports your professional development and day-to-day well-being. You’ll contribute to large-scale projects and be given the opportunity to showcase your approach and expertise.

• An attractive gross salary, supplemented by non-statutory benefits.
• Meal vouchers worth €8 per day worked, with a personal contribution of €1.09 per day.
• A group insurance policy covering 10%, of which 9% is paid by your employer and 1% by you.
• Disability insurance and hospitalisation insurance.
• A salary bonus scheme with a maximum of €800.
• A company car with fuel or charge card.
• Laptop and mobile phone.
• 20 statutory days’ leave for full-time employment, plus 14 days’ construction industry leave and 6 days off.
• 12 fixed ADV days.
• A flexible scheme covering, amongst other things, bike leasing, multimedia, home internet or additional days’ leave.
• Access to Benefits@Work.
• Training, mentoring and a personal development plan tailored to your ambitions.
• Horizontal and vertical career progression opportunities within a broad construction organisation.
• A supportive working environment with short decision-making processes, a focus on well-being, and activities that encourage interaction and collaboration.
• The option, after six months’ service, to subscribe for shares at a 20% discount; the shares are locked in for five years.