Technical Director (m/f/d) - Global Construction Builder (NL)

• Based in the Netherlands
• Drive innovation and influence key decisions across a global organization

About Our Client

Our client is a globally active leader in delivering complex construction and infrastructure solutions across diverse international markets. To strengthen the technical governance and operational excellence of its international project portfolio, we are seeking a Technical Director (m/f/d), based in the Netherlands.

Job Description

Strategic & Operational Leadership

• Full technical leadership of the operational project business within the assigned region
• Direct leadership and development of multidisciplinary technical and operational teams
• Advancement, harmonization, and optimization of construction processes, including digital transformation, BIM methodologies, and LEAN concepts
• Definition and implementation of strategic objectives in close collaboration with the executive leadership team

Business Development & Market Engagement

• Contribution to the acquisition of large‑scale projects, including participation in steering committees and key industry networks
• Continuous market analysis with a focus on growth potential and sustainable order acquisition
• Strategic customer engagement in partnership with commercial leadership to ensure outstanding client satisfaction

Project Governance & Compliance

• Executive oversight of the entire project landscape, ensuring adherence to cost, schedule, quality, and risk targets
• Ensuring best‑in‑class contract and claims management to secure long‑term business success
• Guaranteeing compliance with all technical, regulatory, and safety standards, as well as internal corporate guidelines
• Driving the sustainable economic performance of the business unit

The Successful Applicant

Leadership Experience

• Degree in civil engineering or a comparable technical field
• Extensive professional experience in senior technical roles within the construction industry, ideally with international exposure
• Proven leadership personality with the ability to inspire, develop, and retain high‑performing teams

Executive Competencies

• Strong strategic and conceptual thinking capabilities
• High level of initiative, structured decision‑making, and resilience
• Strong communication skills and negotiation confidence at C‑suite and stakeholder levels
• Exceptional organizational strength and assertiveness

International Orientation

• Excellent command of English (spoken and written); additional languages are a plus
• Intercultural competence and willingness to travel internationally

What's on Offer

• A highly influential executive role within a global organization
• Strategic impact on the evolution of modern construction processes and technological standards
• Attractive and competitive executive compensation package
• Modern working environment with flexible frameworks and global development opportunitiesA role within a values‑driven, sustainability‑oriented corporate culture
• Significant strategic and operational decision‑making authority