MCO Health BV (part of the Nestlé group) is a leading player in the field of nutritional supplements and is active in the Netherlands with advisory brands such as Orthica, Solgar, Pure and AOV. MCO is part of the Swiss-based Nestlé Nutrition & Health. MCO has set itself the goal of safeguarding optimal human health. Our dedication to good health means more than simply offering some of the most effective nutritional products. We want to help people become as healthy as possible. We do this together with our team of 120 employees, based in Almere, all of whom share an affinity with good nutrition and/or a healthy lifestyle.
As a Senior Civil Construction Manager, you will be part of the Engineering team within our Operations organization. You will play a key role in the execution of our strategic investment projects, being responsible for all civil and construction-related activities from early concept development through detailed design, construction, commissioning support, and final handover to operations.
You will ensure that all building and infrastructure works are delivered safely, on time, within budget, and in full compliance with Nestlé Engineering Standards, local regulations, and global best practices. With a strong focus on Safety by Design, Hygienic Design principles, and quality execution, you will contribute to building state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities that support operational excellence and future growth.
This is a unique opportunity to take ownership in a dynamic project environment where engineering excellence, collaboration, and continuous improvement are key.
Your responsibilities include:
- Leading all civil and construction engineering activities from concept development to final handover.
- Managing technical project scopes, schedules, budgets, and construction risks.
- Coordinating with internal stakeholders including Operations, Quality, Safety, Procurement, Finance, and Maintenance.
- Managing external engineering consultants, construction contractors, and suppliers.
- Ensuring compliance with Nestlé Engineering Standards, local legislation, building codes, and environmental requirements.
- Managing permitting activities and coordinating with local authorities, regulatory bodies, and external consultants to ensure timely approvals and full compliance throughout the project lifecycle.
- Driving the implementation of Safety by Design principles throughout all project phases.
- Ensuring application of Hygienic Design requirements in coordination with process and production teams.
- Supporting building layouts, infrastructure design, utility interfaces, and construction methodologies.
- Overseeing construction execution, site activities, contractor performance, and commissioning support.
- Ensuring quality control and adherence to project specifications and construction standards.
- Identifying project risks and developing mitigation plans to ensure successful delivery.
- Driving continuous improvement and value engineering initiatives while maintaining safety, quality, and operational requirements.
What we expect:
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Engineering, Structural Engineering, or a related discipline.
- Minimum 8 years of experience in civil and construction project engineering within industrial or manufacturing environments.
- Proven experience managing capital projects from design through construction and implementation.
- Strong knowledge of building systems, industrial construction methods, and infrastructure works.
- Experience with contractor management, construction supervision, and site coordination.
- Proven experience with local building regulations, permitting processes, and construction standards.
- Familiarity with Nestlé Management & Leadership Principles, Nestlé Corporate Business Principles, and Group organization is an advantage.
- Experience with Nestlé SHE standards and safety management practices is highly desirable.
- Strong understanding of Safety by Design principles and risk management methodologies.
- Proven experience with Hygienic Design requirements and their application within food or pharmaceutical facilities is a strong advantage.
- Experience with cleanroom environments and contamination control requirements is considered a plus.
- Strong analytical, structured, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work independently and take full ownership of project scopes.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills with fluency in English and Dutch.
What you can expect from us:
- Market competitive salary
- Bonus 8%, Holiday allowance 8%;
- 25 vacation days;
- 3 additional leave days scheduled around national holidays;
- Discount on MCO Health products;
- Attractive green mobility program: great deal on e-bikes with a lease option;
- A wide range of professional training and development programs;
- Professional working environment, team spirit, company pride and driven colleagues.
Respect is central to Nestlé’s culture, and an important part of this is embracing differences—among our customers and in our workplace. We believe it’s important that everyone feels welcome and at home at Nestlé, regardless of gender, faith, cultural background, age, disability, or who you love. We are convinced that diversity leads to more creativity and innovation and helps our organization move forward. That’s why we actively work on a culture and leadership that offers equal opportunities for everyone!
Any questions? Our recruiters would be glad to answer any pending questions. Feel free to send your questions to alm.vacatures@nl.nestle.com.
Applying for the role: If you see a match with the description described above, we would gladly receive your cv and motivation. We use an Artificial Intelligence (AI) Tool to schedule interviews with our candidates. So keep an eye on your email for the interview invitation! When registering your application, you will be asked if we may send you whatsapp messages; if you answer 'yes' to this, you will receive communication via whatsapp in addition to messages via email. Communication through our AI tool is in English, but our recruiters speak both English and Dutch.
Note: Internal applications are only possible after this has been communicated with your line manager.