About the client
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Our client global workplace design and construction partner with 45+ years' experience, delivering projects across 100+ cities in 37+ countries. The Amsterdam office is a hub for pan-European delivery, combining continental reach with local knowledge, supply chains and standards.
Their recent work includes Ohpen, a 10,000 sq ft workplace transformation across three connected buildings in Central Amsterdam, alongside pan-European projects for clients including Revolut, and Mr Green.
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced Project Manager, fluent in Dutch and English, to lead the on-site delivery of commercial workplace fit-out projects across the Netherlands and Central & Western Europe.
This is a senior, client-facing role with full ownership of project delivery from handover through to practical completion and close-out. You will manage programme, cost, quality and health & safety, while acting as the primary point of contact for clients, subcontractors, landlords and local authorities.
The Opportunity
You will join the pan-European delivery team from the Amsterdam office, working on high-profile workplace fit-out projects for major international clients, with your Dutch language skills central to managing local supply chains, authorities and site relationships.
Key Responsibilities
Take full ownership of project delivery from handover through to practical completion, snagging and close-out
Manage programme, cost control, quality and health & safety compliance throughout the construction phase
Coordinate subcontractors, consultants and suppliers, including multi-trade sequencing on live sites
Act as the primary client-facing contact on site, managing expectations and reporting on progress
Liaise in Dutch with landlords, local authorities and subcontractors on permits, access and site logistics
Manage site inductions, RAMS and compliance with Dutch health & safety regulations (Arbowet)
Oversee variations and change control, working closely with the commercial team on valuations and cost reporting
Produce regular progress reports for clients and internal stakeholders
Ensure comprehensive handover documentation and a smooth transition to client occupation
Travel to project sites across the Netherlands and Benelux as required
About You
You are a hands-on, commercially aware Project Manager with a track record of delivering commercial fit-out projects to a high standard. Fluent in both Dutch and English, you are comfortable working within a pan-European team and confident managing multiple stakeholders under pressure on live sites. xiskglj
Experience & Skills
812+ years' experience as a Project Manager within commercial fit-out/interiors contracting
You must have an EU passport and work across Europe without any Visa restrictions
Proven delivery of workplace or commercial construction projects under Design & Build
Fluent Dutch and English, spoken and written, essential
Familiarity with Dutch construction regulations and standards (e.g. Bouwbesluit, Arbowet) desirable
Strong subcontractor and multi-trade coordination skills
Solid programme, commercial and cost-control acumen
Experience managing projects typically ranging from €1m to €10m+
Excellent stakeholder management and client-facing communication skills
Full, clean driving licence for travel to project sites across the Benelux region
Qualifications
Degree (or equivalent experience) in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Building Services or a similar discipline
Relevant health & safety certification (e.g. SMSTS or Dutch equivalent) desirable
Professional memberships (RICS / CIOB or Dutch equivalent) desirable but not essential
Why this company
Join an established, BSI-accredited global design and build partner delivering from a pan-European hub in Amsterdam
Work on landmark workplace projects for major international clients across the Netherlands and Europe
Join a culture built around collective success, excellence, diversity and craftsmanship, backed by the company ESG and Modern Slavery Act commitments
If you have a proven track record in the commercial fit out space in both the UK and Europe and are fluent in dutch in terms of reading, writing, speaking and listening then this could be the next step up on the career ladder. Please get in touch with Tony Ward on
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