About the opportunity
The Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e) is seeking a Senior Real Estate Project Leader to join the Campus & Facilities (C&F) department. The successful candidate will be integrally responsible for large-scale and technically complex real estate projects on the TU/e campus, managing them from initiation and planning through to realization and aftercare. This role involves overseeing planning, budget, risks, quality, and organization (GROTIK), and acting as a partner to internal stakeholders, users, and external parties. The position is based in Eindhoven, Netherlands, and is part of the Technical Cluster of the Projects department.
Salary and benefits
- Monthly salary between €4,925 and €6,682 for full-time employment, depending on knowledge and experience (scale 11 cao Nederlandse Universiteiten).
- Structural end-of-year bonus of 8.3% in addition to holiday pay.
- Favorable arrangement for extra leave days or a sabbatical.
- Optional choice model for additional secondary employment conditions.
- Flexible working hours for optimal work-life balance.
- Professional development opportunities including mentoring, workshops, and coaching.
- Partially paid parental leave.
- Reimbursement for commuting travel costs, working from home, and internet.
- Generous employer contribution to the ABP pension scheme.
Who can apply?
- Minimum of 10 years of relevant experience as a project leader in construction or real estate projects.
- Experience with integral utility projects, preferably within a complex organizational environment.
- Completed HBO or WO education in a technical direction (e.g., architecture/construction or installation technology).
- Demonstrable mastery of GROTIK aspects and experience with risk management and contract forms.
- Experience leading multidisciplinary teams and external parties.
- Administrative sensitivity and the ability to switch between operational, tactical, and strategic levels.
- Strong communication skills in both Dutch and English.
Required documents
- CV
- Motivation letter with description of qualifications
When to apply
- Applications are accepted until September 3, 2026.
- Screening of candidates begins as soon as applications are received and continues until the vacancy is filled.
How to apply
- Apply online via the application button on the official job page.
- Include a CV and a motivation letter describing your qualifications.
- Note that applications sent via email or post will not be considered.
Our Take on This Opportunity
This section reflects Open Opportunities’ own analysis of the opportunity from an applicant’s perspective.
You may be a strong fit if…
- Over 10 years of experience as a project leader in construction or real estate
- Expertise in managing large-scale, technically complex utility projects
- Strong command of GROTIK methodology and risk management
What should you think carefully about?
- Requires on-site presence in Eindhoven, necessitating relocation if not local
- Requires strong communication skills in both Dutch and English
- Must be capable of switching between operational, tactical, and strategic levels in a complex organization
How could this fit your current goals and plans?
This senior role is perfect for an experienced professional who wants to take integral responsibility for large-scale campus projects. It offers the chance to act as a key partner to internal and external stakeholders, shaping the physical environment of a leading technical university.
Our take
Senior project leaders with a proven track record in complex construction and a desire for high-level responsibility should apply, provided they are comfortable with the bilingual requirements of the role.
Ready to apply?
Review the opportunity on the official website before applying.
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