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Strukton

Builds and maintains rail, road, and energy infrastructure

Project Manager

Full-Time
€7k - €9.8k/mo+ Employer pension contribution + Lease car + Lease bicycle
Senior
Bachelor's
Utrecht, Netherlands
Hybrid
Architecture & Civil EngineeringConstruction Management

About the job

Requirements
  • A higher professional or university-level qualification in Civil Engineering, Technical Business Administration, or another field considered suitable for the position.
  • Experience as a project manager, or at least five years of work experience as a project leader or technical manager on integrated civil engineering projects.
  • Experience delivering civil concrete construction and/or road construction projects; experience in utility construction is preferred.
  • Experience with or demonstrable affinity for tenders, construction teams, and dialogue-based procurement.
  • Comfort representing the organization as a key functionary and building client confidence in discussions, presentations, and construction-team meetings.
  • Familiarity with working for clients such as Rijkswaterstaat, ProRail, provinces, water authorities, grid operators, and major municipalities (G40).
  • Knowledge and experience working in construction-team settings, and familiarity with UAV, UAV-GC, and STABU contract forms.
  • Decisiveness, proactivity, customer focus, collaboration, and organizational awareness.
  • Responsibility for financial project control, integrated safety, process monitoring, contract management, project quality, and providing timely, complete, and reliable reports and forecasts to management.
Responsibilities
  • Take end-to-end responsibility for project results and successful delivery to a satisfied client.
  • Achieve project objectives proactively and appropriately, using project- and process-oriented working methods and building and maintaining client relationships.
  • Shape the approach during tender and construction-team phases, assess risks and opportunities, and persuasively present the strategy to the client.
  • Create trust and persuade clients through dialogue, presentations, and early collaboration.
  • Ensure the client’s needs are fulfilled and inform management through timely, complete, and reliable reporting and forecasts.
  • Contribute to the development of the company.
Desired Qualifications
  • Experience in utility construction.
  • Knowledge of Best Value Procurement.

About the company

Strukton designs, builds, and maintains infrastructure for rail networks, roads, and energy systems. Its teams work on tracks, train protection, stations, bridges, tunnels, pipelines, electrical substations, and underground utilities, combining civil construction with technical installation and maintenance. The group also develops traction and power-electronics solutions and services rail vehicles through inspection, overhaul, and modernization. Its Netherlands operations bring together Strukton Rail Nederland, Strukton Civiel Nederland, and Strukton Infra Specials, alongside specialist businesses supporting infrastructure owners. Founded in 1921, Strukton is headquartered in Utrecht, the Netherlands.

Company Size

1,001-5,000

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Utrecht, Netherlands

Founded

1921

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What believers are saying

  • Rail specialists have an internal school: Strukton Academy develops training with practitioners, supported by classroom, project-based, and online learning.
  • Dutch employees receive pension support: the terms page lists a substantial employer contribution and different civil and rail pension funds.
  • Irregular work receives extra compensation: its Almere mechanical rail role lists night, weekend, and travel-time payments.

What critics are saying

  • Field schedules affect personal routines: the Almere maintenance position requires willingness to work irregular hours.
  • Employment terms depend on the business: Dutch civil and rail units follow different collective agreements and leave arrangements.
  • Compliance remediation remains a commitment: its Riyadh settlement received final approval in February 2026 and requires stronger controls.

What makes Strukton unique

  • Machinery crosses national boundaries: Strukton shares rail machines across its operating countries to improve equipment utilization.
  • Its energy products reuse transit power: the battery substation recovers energy from public transport for reuse.
  • Maintenance combines field feedback with sensors: its rail model integrates inspection trains, POSS monitoring, ground radar, and digital technician reports.

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Benefits

  • Paid Vacation
  • Flexible Work Hours
  • Commuter Benefits
  • Meal Benefits
  • Professional Development Budget
  • Training Programs
  • Remote Work Options
  • Phone/Internet Stipend