Senior Installations Supervisor (location Veghel OR Schiphol)

Vanderlande; Schiphol; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

40 vacation days (20 statutory and 20 flexible)

Health & Wellbeing budget of €300 annually

Full reimbursement of commuting costs

Collective pension scheme

Discount on health insurance

Training facilities and professional development

Job summary

A leading equipment installation company is seeking an Installation Supervisor to oversee the installation of Airport equipment in various locations. The role requires robust project management skills, particularly for large projects, and involves considerable travel. Candidates should possess technical expertise, experience in material handling, and readiness to adapt to varied hours. The position offers an informal yet professional work environment, strong personal development opportunities, and attractive secondary benefits, including vacation days and health budgets.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of experience in medium to large project environments.
• Ability to travel for work over 80% of the time.
• Proven track record in managing projects remotely.
• Willing to travel 80–90% of the time.
• Flexibility to work evenings, nights or weekends when needed.

Responsibilities

• Oversee on-site installation activities of Airport equipment.
• Create safe working environments throughout the project.
• Develop and lead installation and logistic plans.
• Conduct quality checks on installations and processes.
• Manage scope-related costs while adhering to budgets.
• Organize site activities up to handover to the customer.

Skills

Project execution

Technical expertise in material handling

English proficiency

Remote working

Flexibility to work varied hours

Education

Technical education in relevant field

Job description

Do you like to be abroad for longer periods of time and spend time on the customer site? Are you excited to coordinate the installation of high‑end equipment in our Airport projects? Then we invite you to keep on reading!

What will you be doing?

In this role, you will be the point of contact for the on‑site Vanderlande and subcontractor team, playing a pivotal role in ensuring the seamless execution of equipment installation—from training and start‑up to completion. You will be part of the on‑site Vanderlande Installation team and manage the subcontracted scope of work during construction, installation, testing, and commissioning of the equipment.

You will report to the Vanderlande Site or Project Manager and collaborate closely with your installation crew, with whom you are ultimately responsible for the installation activities.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for on‑site installation activities of the Airport equipment
• Create a safe working environment during the whole project phase
• Develop the installation plan, logistic plan, and time schedule
• Lead the preparation for the start‑up of the installation
• Delegate responsibilities to installation teams
• Check ahead on scheduled activities to prevent inefficiency
• Perform quality checks on installation and processesProvide proper feedback about progress and status
• Ensure a high‑quality handover to commissioning
• Provide installation support during the commissioning phase
• Organize all site‑related activities until handover to the customer
• Manage all scope‑related costs and work within the budgets

What do we ask from you?

• Proven track record in executing projects and working remotely
• Technical education and experience in the industry
• Proficient in reading and speaking English
• 5 years of relevant working experience in medium to large projects
• Knowledge of Material Handling equipment
• Prepared to travel for over 80% – 90% of the time
• Flexibility to work evenings, nights or weekends when needed. You will be well compensated for this.

About the team

This position is based in the department of Project Execution within Customer Centre EMEA LATAM. You will be part of the installations team, which consists of Supervisors and Site Managers.

What do we offer

In the challenging and responsible position of Installation Supervisor Airports EMEA LATAM, you will have the chance to make a significant contribution to industry‑leading projects and be connected to our dedicated people and customers. We offer a position in an informal, international and professional working environment with a lot of scope for personal development. By joining our profitable and growing company you will be able to reach your goals and focus on your future.

On top of your fixed salary, you’ll receive the following secondary benefits:

• 40 vacation days (20 statutory days and a flexible budget worth 20 days)
• A Health & Wellbeing budget worth €300 per calendar year
• Commuting allowance, including full reimbursement of travel by public transport
• Collective pension scheme and discount on additional health insurance
• Vanderlande Academy and training facilities to boost your skills
• A variety in Vanderlande Network communities and initiatives