Project Manager - Vertical Transportation (Major transport provider)

Project Manager - Vertical Transportation (Major transport provider)

Our client is a major transport provider in the Netherlands embarking on a large-scale programme to replace vertical transportation units; lifts, escalators, and moving walkways — across its estate. This is a capital-intensive, operationally complex programme with high visibility at board level.

They are seeking a Project Director to own and drive delivery of this programme end-to-end. This is a rare opportunity for a senior VT specialist to lead one of the most significant asset replacement programmes in Europe.

Background & Experience

• 10+ years in project or programme management within infrastructure, construction, or building services
• Direct, hands-on experience managing large-scale VT replacement programmes.
• Proven track record of delivering in live, operational environments (airports, rail, metro, retail) where phasing around operations is critical
• Experience managing tier-1 VT OEM contractors such as Otis, KONE, Schindler, or TK Elevator
• Commercially astute — able to control capex budgets, manage variations, and hold contractors to account

Technical Knowledge

• Solid understanding of lift and escalator systems, including modernisation scope, installation sequencing, and commissioning
• Familiarity with EU Lifts Directive (2014/33/EU) and relevant Dutch NEN standards
• Able to read and interrogate technical programmes, engineering drawings, and O&M documentation

Leadership & Stakeholder Skills

• Credible at senior level — comfortable presenting programme status to board levle
• Able to coordinate across operational, technical, commercial, and safety functions
• Experience building and leading multi-disciplinary project teams in a matrix environment

Location & Language

• Must be willing to spend 3-4 days a week in the Netherlands. Candidates based in or willing to relocate to the Netherlands a significant advantage
• Fluent English essential; Dutch language skills a significant advantage

This position offers a salary between 100-120K euro with competitive package on experience. Sponsorship can be obtained for non-local candidates. Ideally candidates will be able to work in Amsterdam for 3 or 4 days a week. For my information please contact asap