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Mid / Senior Lightrail Site Manager

On-site in Rotterdam·Added 5 months ago (last checked 22 Oct)

VolkerWessels

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Our summary

Salary: €3,905 - €6,400 a month
Work mode: On-site, Rotterdam
Languages: Dutch
Experience: 5+ years

Skills

This job advert was originally written in Dutch.

Requirements

What we're looking for

MBO+ or HBO working and thinking level, preferably in the direction of Civil Engineering or GWW;
At least 5 years of experience as a site manager within the infra, rail, or construction sector;
Natural leadership and the ability to motivate people;
A strong focus on safety, quality, and results;
Experience with (financial) project administration and progress monitoring.

The role

Are you the site manager who takes charge of challenging lightrail projects?

You know how things work outdoors. You maintain an overview, manage people, and ensure that the work is carried out safely, according to schedule, and with quality. As a Lightrail Site Manager at VolkerRail, you will receive responsibility for projects that allow thousands of passengers to reach their destinations safely every day.

Whether it is metro or tram: you are the one who ensures it happens outdoors!

What you'll do

As a Lightrail Site Manager, you are the pivot between preparation and execution. You work on challenging projects in urban areas where technology, logistics, and safety converge. No two days are the same. You coordinate with work preparers, project managers, technicians, subcontractors, and clients, ensuring that everyone knows what needs to be done.

You maintain the overview, make decisions when necessary, and solve problems before they cause delays.

You organize and lead the daily execution of lightrail projects;
You monitor planning, quality, safety, and budget;
You manage your own employees, subcontractors, and hired personnel;
You identify risks and resolve bottlenecks quickly and adequately;
You are the point of contact for clients, project management, and execution;
You ensure that the work outdoors is realized efficiently, safely, and according to agreement.

You will become part of the Lightrail & Industry department.

What makes this position interesting?

A lot of freedom and responsibility in the execution of your projects
Working on complex inner-city infra and rail projects
A close-knit team of professionals who support one another
Visible results of your work in metro and tram networks in the city
Variety between organizing, managing, and solving technical challenges
Working for a stable employer with good conditions

What do we offer you?

A one-year contract with a view to permanent employment;
A salary between € 3,905 and € 6,400 gross per month, depending on age and experience;
Interesting allowances for night and weekend work;
43 days off;
An electric lease car, laptop, and phone;
An excellent pension scheme via Pensioenfonds Rail & OV;
A bicycle plan;
Free access to OpenUp for you and your family.