Project Manager – Construction (Belgium)

About the role

We are looking for an experienced Project Manager to lead construction projects in Belgium from initiation through handover. The role will coordinate teams, clients and suppliers to ensure safe, on‑time and cost‑effective delivery.

Key responsibilities

• Plan, organise and manage all project activities and resources, ensuring delivery against programme, cost and quality targets.
• Develop and maintain project programmes, identify critical paths and implement corrective actions to recover delays.
• Manage project budgets, produce forecasts, monitor costs and approve expenditure in line with company procedures.
• Coordinate procurement of labour, subcontractors and materials while complying with contractual terms and procurement policies.
• Lead site‑based teams and subcontractors, set expectations and promote a collaborative approach to achieve milestones.
• Identify, record and manage project risks and issues, implementing mitigation measures and escalating when necessary.
• Prepare and issue project documentation such as meeting minutes, action logs, progress reports and handover dossiers.
• Ensure compliance with statutory and company health & safety requirements, leading by example.
• Liaise with clients, consultants and statutory bodies to resolve technical and commercial matters promptly.
• Monitor quality control processes, conduct inspections and manage defects in line with specifications.
• Support commercial activities by identifying variations and preparing supporting information.
• Coach and mentor junior staff, sharing best practice and supporting professional development.

Required profile

• Proven experience delivering construction projects, ideally with a main contractor, developer or consultancy.
• Demonstrable experience managing programmes, budgets and site teams, delivering to time, cost and quality objectives.
• Good commercial awareness with experience in variations, contract administration and basic reporting.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, able to present information clearly to clients and senior management.
• Organised, methodical and detail‑oriented, with the ability to manage competing priorities under pressure.

Required skills

• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Outlook