Managing Director, Netherlands

Modulaire Group; Noord-Brabant; On-site; EUR 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Algeco, a part of Modulaire Group, seeks a Managing Director to lead the Netherlands and Belgium constructions and retail businesses. You will drive commercial growth, oversee multi-disciplinary teams, and ensure on-time, on-budget delivery with safety at the forefront.

With 8-10+ years in senior leadership within construction or modular sectors, you will shape strategy, manage key accounts, and optimize ERP systems like Microsoft Business Central and 4PS while advancing governance and

Qualifications

• 8-10+ years of senior leadership experience.
• Background in construction, modular construction, technical services or project-driven organizations.
• Proven commercial and business development experience.
• Strong customer and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong project management, financial and operational capabilities.
• Experience with Business Central and/or 4PS is an advantage.
• Experience in safety-critical environments and knowledge of VCA.
• Strong KPI and performance management experience.
• Fluent in Dutch and English.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute commercial growth strategies.
• Deliver revenue and order intake targets.
• Build strategic customer relationships and lead key accounts.
• Identify new markets and business opportunities.
• Lead tenders and contract negotiations.
• Drive cross-selling and long-term customer partnerships.
• Monitor market and competitor developments.
• Lead construction and retail project delivery.
• Manage capacity, workforce and resource planning.
• Ensure safe, on-time, on-budget and high-quality delivery.
• Coordinate Sales, Engineering, Logistics, Installation, Service and Operations.
• Improve project margins, productivity and operational efficiency.
• Strengthen project governance and customer focus.
• Lead and develop 13 direct reports and approximately 55 employees.
• Coach managers and supervisors.
• Drive talent development, succession planning and performance management.
• Improve engagement, collaboration and retention.
• Lead organizational change and build a culture of ownership and continuous improvement.
• Promote a strong Safety First culture.
• Ensure VCA and legislative compliance.
• Lead safety audits, inspections and improvement actions.
• Manage operational and project risks.
• Support incident investigations and corrective actions.
• Ensure contractor compliance and visible safety leadership.
• Drive process standardization and operational improvement.
• Optimize Microsoft Business Central and/or 4PS.
• Develop KPI-driven management and improve forecasting/reporting.
• Lead Lean and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Support digital transformation and WES 4.0 implementation.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Stakeholder management

Project management

Commercial development

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering/Construction/Business Administration

Tools

Business Central

4PS

Job description

Algeco, part of Modulaire Group, is a leading provider of flexible modular building solutions. We create smart, sustainable spaces for customers across construction, retail, education, healthcare, infrastructure, industry and the public sector. From design and engineering through installation and lifecycle services, Algeco combines international capabilities with local expertise to deliver fast, flexible and high-quality solutions.

About the Role

The Managing Director will have overall responsibility for the Construction & Retail business across the Netherlands and Belgium. The role combines commercial responsibility, operational leadership, project delivery, people management and safety, with a strong focus on improving performance and supporting the continued growth of the business.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute commercial growth strategies.
• Deliver revenue and order intake targets.
• Build strategic customer relationships and lead key accounts.
• Identify new markets and business opportunities.
• Lead tenders and contract negotiations.
• Drive cross-selling and long-term customer partnerships.
• Monitor market and competitor developments.

Operations, Planning & Project Delivery

• Lead construction and retail project delivery.
• Manage capacity, workforce and resource planning.
• Ensure safe, on-time, on-budget and high-quality delivery.
• Coordinate Sales, Engineering, Logistics, Installation, Service and Operations.
• Improve project margins, productivity and operational efficiency.
• Strengthen project governance and customer focus.

People Leadership & Organisational Development

• Lead and develop 13 direct reports and approximately 55 employees.
• Coach managers and supervisors.
• Drive talent development, succession planning and performance management.
• Improve engagement, collaboration and retention.
• Lead organizational change and build a culture of ownership and continuous improvement.

Health, Safety & Compliance

• Promote a strong Safety First culture.
• Ensure VCA and legislative compliance.
• Lead safety audits, inspections and improvement actions.
• Manage operational and project risks.
• Support incident investigations and corrective actions.
• Ensure contractor compliance and visible safety leadership.

Process Excellence, ERP & Continuous Improvement

• Drive process standardization and operational improvement.
• Optimize Microsoft Business Central and/or 4PS.
• Develop KPI-driven management and improve forecasting/reporting.
• Lead Lean and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Support digital transformation and WES 4.0 implementation.

What We're Looking for

Experience

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, Construction, Business Administration or related field.
• 8-10+ years of senior leadership experience.
• Background in construction, modular construction, technical services or project-driven organizations.
• Proven commercial and business development experience.
• Strong customer and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong project management, financial and operational capabilities.
• Experience with Business Central and/or 4PS is an advantage.
• Experience in safety-critical environments and knowledge of VCA.
• Strong KPI and performance management experience.
• Fluent in Dutch and English.

Leadership Attributes

• Creates energy, commitment and accountability.
• Combines strategic thinking with hands-on execution.
• Builds strong customer relationships.
• Develops people and future leaders.
• Drives improvement and embraces change.
• Takes ownership while promoting collaboration.

Interested in taking the lead? We would be happy to hear from you.