Construction Innovation & Projects Manager – Amsterdam, Netherlands

Construction Innovation & Projects Manager – Amsterdam, Netherlands

Region: Amsterdam, Netherlands

Ready for a fresh, new career? Look no further because one of the world’s most iconic brands can help you get there.

Why Join Us?

At Subway, “better” is baked into our DNA. We are a brand that believes in continued improvement … in our lives, our businesses, and our planet. From the handshake that started our very first sandwich shop to earning our position as one of the world’s leading restaurant brands, we’ve always embraced change and the path ahead. And today, we're making better living way easier.

Our purpose is about more than the food we serve in our restaurants. It’s centered on fueling healthy businesses and healthier lives. It is one of the most exciting times to join the Subway team and contribute to our transformational journey.

About the Role:

The Construction Innovation and Projects Manager, with the support and under the direction of the Head of Design & Construction (EMEA), will develop, test and when ready rollout the construction related elements of Subways continuous growth & innovation agenda. They will be a key part of a wider cross functional project team tasked with developing Subways new and better way of working. As required, the role will also support our existing construction managers, across Europe, in ensuring New Restaurant Openings (NRO) and Remodel projects are built, refurbished, and well maintained in compliance with Subway's brand requirements and/or a country regulatory standard. This challenging new role will keep you engaged and exposed to new challenges on a constant basis, helping you develop skills and knowledge for your future career growth!

If you feel that this is the role for you, and you are successful with your application, be ready to be Bold, Empowered, Accountable, and ready to have Fun in a fast paced and agile working environment.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Lead projects relating to Subways annual strategic goals and/or the design & construction teams functional needs. For example, rollout of digital kiosks, new store design trials, construction guides, etc.
• Work side-by-side with operations to ensure that what we build or place into restaurants can be delivered flawlessly and is embraced by our franchisees and customers. Create best practice guidelines as required to support understanding of delivered items from installation guides to how to manuals.
• Support, monitor & guide our Franchisees - whether independent operators or multi-site corporate partners - in the delivery of their NRO, remodel and other to be defined projects. Ensure all projects are delivered within agreed timescales and to agreed brand standards. Continuously review and develop better ways of working to lower costs, simplify processes, improve timelines and end results wherever possible.
• Working with Operations develop new tools and solutions to support franchise partners care for & maintain their restaurants structures & equipment in good working order as well as co-ordinate guidance / group solutions on meeting regulatory requirements, e.g. electrical safety.
• Support, guide &/or oversee any complex building or maintenance works needed to be undertaken by Franchisees. The candidate will also support our leasing team, and on occasion manage dilapidations works as required.

Skills and Abilities Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in construction; Property; Engineering or Building Services
• + 5 years proven track record in delivering client-side fast track & high volume 'fit out' construction projects, ideally within F&B hospitality and/or retail.
• Previous experience working with franchisees as well as exposure to previous innovation and new ways of working projects, Repairs & Maintenance and/or lease dilapidations an advantage.
• Professional qualification in property / construction an advantage but not essential
• Strong interpersonal and written communication skills, building business cases and articulating them for leadership and other internal/external stakeholders.
• Self-motivated team player that brings excitement and enthusiasm to work each day and has strong cross functional experience.
• Successful track record leading complex, multi-functional digital propositions from initial conception through to launch.
• Balances strategic acumen whilst being willing to roll-up sleeves to support the work.
• A growth mindset: track record of leveraging learnings, demonstrates entrepreneurial spirit, always imagining what’s possible.
• QSR/Restaurant/Retail experience a plus, but not required.

What do we Offer?

• Insurance Plans (Medical/Life)
• Pension
• Competitive Bonus
• Mobility Allowance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Company Holidays
• Employee Resource Groups
• Volunteering time
• And Many More….