Local Facility Manager

Haskoning is committed to creating inspiring workplaces for its employees, and you will play an important role in making this happen at local level.

What you will do as Local Facility Manager

As Local Facility Manager, you are responsible for multiple Haskoning offices, acting as the eyes and ears of the organisation and pro-actively operating at a tactical level to ensure that hospitality and employee experience remain at the heart of facility service delivery. In close collaboration with the other Local Facility Managers, you ensure coordinated national supplier coverage and share responsibility for shaping the FM Netherlands structure and delivering consistent, high-quality services across all offices.

You and your team serve as the recognised point of contact for all Facility Management matters. You establish and maintain effective relationships with Haskoning colleagues and external service providers, applying a strong focus on service excellence and continuous improvement. Through a thorough understanding of workplace needs, you ensure that the working environment enables colleagues to perform at their best.

In everything you do, you are guided by our purpose, Enhancing Society Together, and contribute to achieving the sustainability goals set by the organisation.

Key responsibilities:

• Take end-to-end responsibility for facility operations across assigned offices (Amsterdam, Utrecht and Groningen)
• Lead local teams, suppliers and selected service contracts
• Ensure safe, compliant and high-quality workplaces for employees and visitors;
• Act as the primary local contact and coordinate responses to incidents and service disruptions
• Pro-actively identify risks, improvements and opportunities to strengthen user engagement
• Contribute to consistent, future-focused Facility and Workplace Management across the Netherlands
• Strengthen local presence and user engagement by proactively identifying risks and improvements, while enhancing the end-to-end guest and employee journey across all workplace touchpoints

Scope and mandate

• Responsible for several Haskoning offices (Amsterdam, Utrecht and Groningen) within the Netherlands
• Reports to the Facility Manager Netherlands
• Full operational/tactical responsibility at local level, within agreed frameworks
• Leads local teams and external suppliers
• Co-own national contract performance and service quality with peers, ensuring consistency across offices
• Operates with significant autonomy, while aligning with national standards

Where you will work

At Haskoning, you will join an independent, employee-owned international consultancy that combines engineering, design, and consultancy services with software and technology. Our mission, "Enhancing Society Together," drives us to create a positive impact on the world.

We offer purpose-driven and challenging work in diverse international projects, leveraging our 140+ years of expertise. With over 6,800 employees in more than 25 countries, we work together to turn challenges into opportunities and make a real impact on society. We collaborate with leading clients in markets such as infrastructure, climate resilience, renewable energy, decarbonisation of industry, and sustainable mobility.

As our new Local Facility Manager, you will become part of the corporate group Digital & Workplace Solutions (DWS) in the Netherlands. DWS provides services to the internal organisation, enabling colleagues to serve their clients in the best possible way.

DWS’s activities are divided across three domains: Enterprise IT & Services, Real Estate & Facility, and Digital & AI. In addition, there is a separate team for information security. The structure of DWS was recently reorganised to allow the three domains to come into their own more effectively. As a result, several new roles have been created, including that of Local

What you bring

You are a strong, independent facility management professional who combines ownership with collaboration, a service mindset and a clear focus on creating a positive workplace experience.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Facility Management or similar
• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience, including leadership
• Proven experience in facility operations and supplier management

Skills & competencies:

• Excellent organisational and coordination skills
• Strong sense of ownership and accountability
• High level of service and hospitality orientation
• Strong problem-solving capability and proactive mindset
• Eye for detail, quality and continuous improvement
• Cost-conscious and efficient in operations
• Strong team player, contributing to national alignment and a consistent Haskoning workplace experience
• Effective communicator (Dutch & English)
• Able to operate independently in a dynamic environment

What you can expect from us

As Local Facility Manager, you directly shape how employees and visitors experience Haskoning’s workplaces every day. Together with your peers, you help ensure that each office is safe, welcoming and aligned with the organisation’s ambitions—today and in the future.

At Haskoning, we believe that the well-being of our employees is essential to our shared success. That’s why we offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support both your professional development and personal well-being. 

What we offer: 

• A solid foundation:A competitive base salary (between €4.249 and €6.070 gross per month based on a 40 hour workweek) with annual increases. 
• An attractive compensation package: Including a strong pension scheme with an 18.3% employer contribution, a 2.15% personal budget, and annual profit sharing. You’ll also have the opportunity to purchase company shares and share in our success.
• Work-life balance:28 vacation days (based on full-time employment), with the option to purchase an additional 16.5 days per year and to exchange three public holidays for days that are personally meaningful to you. We work in a hybrid model with flexible hours, work-from-home allowance, and a fully equipped home workspace. 
• Development opportunities:A wide range of training and development programs, including tailored learning paths, learning weeks, and various knowledge-sharing groups. 
• Mobility and travel allowance:A conveniently located workplace at one of our offices and the freedom to travel in a way that suits you. You will receive an attractive mileage allowance (up to €0.45 per km for business travel), an NS Business Card, and the option of a lease car when you travel extensively for work.   
• Informal and inclusive culture: A welcoming and open environment with voluntary social and sports activities, and employee networks such as Pride and Young Haskoning.

Read more about our employee benefits here. 

Are you our new colleague?

Then we would like to meet you! Click on the apply button and upload your resume and motivation letter. After receiving your application, we will contact you as soon as possible.

The application process then consists of 2 interviews and possible an assessment. Are we all enthusiastic after this? Then you will receive an offer from us, and we will be happy to welcome you on board!

For questions about the role, please contact Vivian van Eijsden, Facility Manager Netherlands, at [email protected]. For questions about the recruitment process, please contact Maria Boeve, Recruiter Corporate Groups, at [email protected].

At Haskoning, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered. Our mission of "Enhancing Society Together" drives us to create an environment that embraces each individual’s unique background, identity, and perspective. Regardless of your experience, background, age, gender, or other personal characteristics—you are welcome here. We believe that diversity makes us stronger and that an inclusive culture gives everyone the opportunity to grow and contribute. Read more about our ED&I initiatives on our dedicated webpage.

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Acquisition for this vacancy by agencies is not appreciated and offered candidates will not be taken into consideration.