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Joe & the Juice

Urban juice bar with loyalty app

Head of Construction

Construction ManagementConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeParis, FranceNo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

  • At least 12 years of experience delivering construction or fit-out projects, including at least 5 years in a Director- or Head-level leadership role.
  • Demonstrated experience managing, coaching, and developing a team of project managers, ideally in a growing organization.
  • Experience delivering construction programs across multiple European countries, ideally in retail and food and beverage.
  • Demonstrated experience delivering multi-site retail rollouts on time and within budget, with full responsibility for capital expenditure budgeting, forecasting, tendering, and contract negotiation.
  • Strong practical knowledge of construction regulations, fire safety, accessibility, and permitting procedures in France, and ability to master local requirements in Switzerland and Belgium with local architects and consultants.
  • Ability to partner with the Managing Director, Growth, Real Estate, Design, Finance, and Operations teams at executive level.
  • Degree in civil engineering, architecture, construction management, or equivalent.
  • Fluency in English and French.
  • Availability for regular travel across the Mid-EU markets.

Responsibilities

  • Define and own the construction delivery strategy across France, Switzerland, and Belgium, leading projects end to end from planning through fit-out, commissioning, and handover.
  • Work closely with Real Estate and Design teams throughout the lifecycle of new retail projects.
  • Lead and develop a regional team of Construction Project Managers and technical specialists, incorporate local market expertise, and expand the team as the portfolio grows.
  • Partner with the Growth Director to align construction capacity, the pipeline, and timelines with the region's expansion plan.
  • Align with the VP of Development and Construction on global construction standards, processes, and priorities.
  • Develop and manage a network of local suppliers, contractors, and consultants; negotiate commercial terms and pursue cost savings and value engineering.
  • Ensure compliance with landlord and brand requirements and country-specific construction regulations and standards in France, Switzerland, and Belgium.
  • Oversee technical specification reviews, cost estimates, budgets, and tenders, and approve final accounts.
  • Maintain project governance through risk registers, change logs, budget tracking, site inspections, and quality control.
  • Report project and portfolio performance, risks, and savings to regional and global leadership.
  • Drive continuous improvement in construction processes to accelerate time to market and reduce cost per opening.
  • Oversee permitting across all markets, coordinating Project Managers and local architects to secure building permits, authority approvals, and public-opening authorizations in line with project timelines.
  • Build and maintain effective collaboration with local architects and technical consultants to ensure required documents are prepared and submitted to the appropriate authorities on time.
  • Work with local architects to ensure projects comply with applicable national and local building law, fire-safety regulations, accessibility requirements, and technical standards throughout design, construction, and handover.
  • Proactively identify and anticipate permitting and regulatory risks with Project Managers and local architects to prevent project delays, additional costs, and restrictions on store openings.

Desired Qualifications

  • Proficiency in additional European languages.

About the Company

Joe & the Juice

Urban juice bar with loyalty app

Joe & The Juice runs a network of juice bars that offer fresh juices, smoothies, and coffee in urban settings, targeting busy professionals and health enthusiasts. Customers can order in person or via the Joe Loyalty App, which lets them pre-order drinks, earn loyalty points, and unlock rewards and tier-based benefits; loyalty cards and exclusive offers also provide revenue streams beyond in-store sales. The company differentiates itself through a lively, youthful brand and a strong focus on customer experience, using its digital app to drive engagement and repeat visits. Its goal is to provide convenient, nutritious options for on-the-go customers while expanding its urban footprint and building long-term customer relationships through loyalty and rewards.

Company size
1,001-5,000
Company stage
Acquired
Total funding
Not listed
Headquarters
Copenhagen, Denmark
Founded
2002

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