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Project Manager — Technical Installations / Construction
ExecutivePlacements.com
Cape Town · On-site Full-time Senior 2d ago
About the role
Recruiter
Recruitpro Solutions
Job Reference
Rec000169/LL
Date Posted
Thursday, April 2, 2026
Location
Eindhoven, South Africa
Summary
RecruitPro is recruiting on behalf of our international client, a leading technical staffing and project solutions provider based in the Netherlands. They service clients across data centres, commercial buildings, healthcare facilities, and high-tech manufacturing environments. We are seeking an experienced Project Manager with a background in construction and technical installations to manage the delivery of MEP and building services projects from inception to completion.
Position Information
Duties & Responsibilities
- Manage full project lifecycle for technical installation projects within commercial, industrial, and high-tech facilities
- Plan, schedule, and monitor project progress against programme, budget, and quality targets
- Coordinate and manage subcontractors, suppliers, and multidisciplinary site teams
- Chair site meetings and provide regular progress reporting to clients and stakeholders
- Manage contractual documentation (FIDIC, NEC, or equivalent contract suites)
- Ensure all work is carried out in compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations
- Oversee procurement of materials, equipment, and specialist services
- Identify and mitigate project risks, implementing corrective actions where required
- Manage project budgets, cost control, and variation/change order processes
- Drive project close-out, commissioning, and handover activities
Experience & Qualifications
- National Diploma or Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field
- 8+ years of experience managing construction or installation projects (MEP, HVAC, electrical, or building services preferred)
- Proven track record delivering projects in commercial buildings, hospitals, data centres, or industrial facilities
- Experience with FIDIC, NEC, or equivalent contract frameworks is advantageous
- Strong leadership, stakeholder management, and communication skills
- Proficiency in project scheduling tools (MS Project, Primavera, or equivalent)
- Solid understanding of health and safety regulations in construction environments
- Fluent in English and Afrikaans; Dutch is a plus
- Willingness to relocate to the Netherlands
- Valid driver's licence
Requirements
- Proven track record delivering projects in commercial buildings, hospitals, data centres, or industrial facilities
- Strong leadership, stakeholder management, and communication skills
- Solid understanding of health and safety regulations in construction environments
- Fluent in English and Afrikaans
- Willingness to relocate to the Netherlands
- Valid driver's licence
Responsibilities
- Manage full project lifecycle for technical installation projects within commercial, industrial, and high-tech facilities
- Plan, schedule, and monitor project progress against programme, budget, and quality targets
- Coordinate and manage subcontractors, suppliers, and multidisciplinary site teams
- Chair site meetings and provide regular progress reporting to clients and stakeholders
- Manage contractual documentation (FIDIC, NEC, or equivalent contract suites)
- Ensure all work is carried out in compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations
- Oversee procurement of materials, equipment, and specialist services
- Identify and mitigate project risks, implementing corrective actions where required
- Manage project budgets, cost control, and variation/change order processes
- Drive project close-out, commissioning, and handover activities
Skills
Electrical EngineeringFIDICHVACMS ProjectNECPrimavera
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