Head of Construction and Facilities

As the Head of Construction and Facilities, you will play a key role in Action’s international growth and real estate strategy. Leading construction and facilities across Europe, you will ensure that new stores, relocations, enlargements, and refurbishments are delivered efficiently, sustainably, and cost-effectively. You will work closely with country teams, suppliers, and senior leadership to future-proof Action’s store portfolio.

• Manage the IHQ Construction team directly and country Construction Managers indirectly.
• Lead the Real Estate Construction & Facilities across Europe.
• Develop and drive the overall store construction strategy balancing cost, quality, and consistency.
• Oversee construction of new stores and RER projects (Relocation, Enlargement, Refurbishment).
• Manage cross-European construction suppliers and sourcing strategies.
• Drive continuous capex reduction and cost optimization initiatives.
• Lead facility management topics including maintenance, energy, and waste management.
• Ensure Real Estate contribution to Action Sustainability Roadmap (ASR).
• Monitor construction quality, timelines, capex, and opex performance.

You start the day aligning with your IHQ Construction team on project progress and priorities across countries. Later, you meet with key suppliers to discuss performance, innovation, and cost optimization. In the afternoon, you collaborate with country Construction Managers, Business Control, and senior stakeholders on budgets, sustainability initiatives, and expansion plans. Throughout the day, you coach team members and ensure projects stay on track.

• A senior leadership role in a fast-growing international organization.
• Direct impact on Action’s European expansion and sustainability ambitions.
• Collaboration with diverse, international teams and stakeholders.
• Competitive employment conditions, including bonus opportunities and pension plan.
• Opportunities for personal and professional growth within Action.

• University-level education, preferably a completed Master’s degree in a technical field.
• Minimum of 8 years of leadership experience managing Construction or Real Estate teams.
• At least extensive experience in store construction and facilities management.
• Proven experience managing external construction suppliers and contracts.
• Strong strategic and operational mindset with excellent execution skills.
• Excellent communication skills in Dutch and English; additional European languages are a plus.
• Analytical, cost-conscious, and results-oriented.
• Comfortable working in an international, matrix organization.

At Action, we are one of Europe’s fastest-growing non-food retailers, with thousands of stores across multiple countries. We believe in simplicity, cost-consciousness, teamwork, and respect. Our goal is to make everyday products affordable while continuously improving sustainability and efficiency. You will join a dynamic environment where leadership, innovation, and growth go hand in hand.

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