Manager Construction Supervision & QSHE

Job Description

Turner & Townsend is looking for a pragmatic and hands-on Manager Construction Supervision & QSHE to support the delivery of capital programmes within the logistics and energy transition sectors. The role combines construction supervision responsibilities for a new €20 million warehouse and EV charging hub development with QSHE oversight across a national EV charging infrastructure rollout programme in the Netherlands. This is a senior site-based role for someone who enjoys working closely with contractors, project teams and clients to drive safe, compliant and high-quality project delivery. 

Key responsibilities

Construction supervision

• Act as Turner & Townsend's day-to-day representative during the construction phase.
• Monitor contractor performance against programme, quality and safety requirements.
• Coordinate site inspections, progress reviews and key stakeholder interactions.
• Identify risks, issues and opportunities, and proactively support mitigation activities.
• Review construction methodologies and site logistics plans.
• Monitor compliance with permits, design requirements and statutory obligations.
• Support testing, commissioning and handover activities.
• Provide regular project reports to the client and Turner & Townsend management team.

QSHE oversight

• Support the implementation of Quality, Safety, Health and Environmental standards across the EV charging infrastructure programme.
• Carry out site audits and inspections.
• Monitor contractor compliance with client and regulatory requirements.
• Review risk assessments, method statements and permit documentation.
• Support incident management and lessons learned processes.
• Track QSHE performance indicators and prepare management reports.
• Promote a positive safety culture across the programme and wider project teams.

Stakeholder management

• Maintain effective working relationships with clients, contractors and local authorities.
• Support project meetings and governance forums.
• Act as a trusted advisor on construction delivery, safety and quality matters.
• Escalate critical issues in a timely and structured manner.

Qualifications

Skills and experience

Essential

• HBO degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Built Environment, Facility Management or a related discipline.
• 5-10 years of relevant experience in construction supervision, site management, clerk of works, contractor management or similar roles.
• Experience working for a contractor, developer, engineering consultancy or project management consultancy.
• Solid understanding of Dutch construction regulations and HSE requirements.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work independently and make practical decisions on site.
• Fluent in Dutch and professionally proficient in English.

Preferred

• Experience in logistics, industrial, warehouse or infrastructure projects.
• Experience with EV charging infrastructure, utilities, energy or mobility projects.
• VCA VOL certification.
• Knowledge of ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 management systems.
• Experience supporting commissioning and project handover activities.

Personal attributes

• Pragmatic and solution-oriented.
• A visible and confident presence on site.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Collaborative and relationship-focused.
• Commercially aware.
• Comfortable balancing client, contractor and project objectives.

What success looks like

• Safe delivery of construction works with minimal incidents.
• Effective oversight of contractor performance.
• High-quality project handovers.
• Strong client satisfaction and stakeholder engagement.
• Timely identification and mitigation of construction and QSHE risks.
• A positive contribution to the growth of Turner & Townsend's infrastructure and energy transition portfolio.

Additional Information

At Turner & Townsend we want our people to succeed in both work and life, we promote a healthy, productive and flexible environment. In addition, you can expect:

• A competitive salary based on the position and your experience;
• 25 vacation days with the option to purchase additional days;
• Conveniently located offices in Amsterdam and Eindhoven;
• A business travel card for public transportation in the Netherlands;
• A laptop and mobile phone;
• Career opportunities that are tailored to your ambition;
• Working on high-profile projects with international opportunities;
• Monthly social team events where you get to know your colleagues better informally (barbecuing, a graffiti workshop, making chocolates, padel/golf/running)

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