Help Shape the Future of KFC in the Netherlands
Ever walked past a refreshed KFC restaurant and wondered what it takes to improve the guest experience? As Project Manager Construction, you'll help deliver construction projects across the Netherlands, with a strong focus on remodels, upgrades, and refurbishments that keep our restaurants modern, efficient, and welcoming. From time to time, you may also have the opportunity to support selected new store projects in The Netherlands or Germany, while your main focus remains the Dutch market. From planning through completion, you'll work closely with colleagues, contractors, consultants, and suppliers to ensure everything runs smoothly. This is an ideal opportunity for someone with a few years of project, construction, facilities, engineering, or retail experience who is ready to take the next step and grow within a fast-paced international business.
What You'll Do
Deliver Restaurant Remodels and Improvement Projects You'll support projects that refresh, upgrade, and improve our restaurants across the Netherlands, helping to create great spaces for both guests and teams. Working closely with internal teams and external partners, you'll help ensure projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.
Coordinate Projects from Start to Finish You manage project plans, budgets, timelines, and stakeholders throughout the construction process. You'll help keep projects on track while ensuring everyone involved is aligned and informed.
Work with Contractors and Partners: You'll collaborate with contractors, architects, consultants, suppliers, and local authorities to support successful project delivery. Building strong relationships and maintaining clear communication will be a key part of your role.
Monitor Progress and Solve Problems No two days are the same. You'll regularly visit project sites, monitor progress, identify potential challenges, and help find practical solutions.
Learn and Grow You'll work alongside experienced construction and development professionals, giving you the opportunity to develop your project management skills and build a long-term career within Collins Foods Europe.
What We're Looking For
We're looking for someone who's eager to learn, enjoys coordinating projects, and loves seeing plans become reality.
You Bring
2-5 years of experience in construction, project management, facilities, engineering, retail, hospitality, real estate, or a related field
A completed HBO or university degree, preferably in Construction Management, Engineering, Real Estate, Architecture, Facility Management, or a similar discipline
Strong organisational and planning skills
A practical and proactive mindset
Confidence working with different stakeholders
The ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously
Good analytical and problem-solving skills
Willingness to travel regularly within the Netherlands
Fluent Dutch and English
You Are
Curious and eager to develop yourself
Hands-on and solution-oriented
Well-organised and structured
A strong communicator
Comfortable taking ownership and responsibility
Why Join Collins Foods Europe?
Make an Impact
You'll contribute directly to the continued improvement of one of the world's most iconic restaurant brands in the Netherlands, helping our restaurants stay relevant, efficient, and ready for the future.
Learn from Experts
You'll work alongside experienced professionals and gain valuable exposure to construction, development, real estate, and project management.
Grow Your Career
We're growing rapidly across Europe, creating exciting opportunities for ambitious professionals looking to develop their careers.
What We Offer
A competitive salary, based on your education and relevant work experience
Participation in our Employee Share Plan after one year of permanent employment
25 vacation days plus 2 additional company-designated days off
8% holiday allowance
An attractive bonus scheme
A solid pension plan, with most of the contribution paid by the employer
A company laptop and mobile phone
Hybrid working and a strong focus on a healthy work-life balance
Opportunities for personal and professional development through training and education
A great working environment with team events, social gatherings, and celebrations
Plenty of room for initiative, ownership, and career growth
About Collins Foods Europe
Collins Foods is one of the world's largest KFC franchise partners, operating restaurants across Australia, Germany, and the Netherlands. From our European Support Centre in Amsterdam, we support the continued growth of KFC across Europe. With ambitious expansion plans, we're looking for talented people who want to help build the restaurants of tomorrow.
Ready to Help Build the Future of KFC?
We'd love to hear from you. Apply today and become part of our growth journey.
Questions?
Sanne Gehner
Talent Acquisition Specialist
đź“ž +31 6 1090 6491
✉️ sgehner@collinsfoods.eu
Kentucky Fried Chicken (KFC) has been serving its world-famous Original Recipe® chicken in the Netherlands since 1972. With a strong presence across the country, KFC Netherlands is committed to delivering high-quality, freshly prepared meals using Colonel Sanders’ signature blend of 11 herbs and spices.
Dedicated to providing an exceptional customer experience, KFC Netherlands continuously innovates with new menu offerings while maintaining its core values of quality, sustainability, and responsible sourcing. With a focus on community engagement and environmental responsibility, KFC Netherlands strives to make a positive impact through various sustainability initiatives, including reducing food waste and sourcing ingredients responsibly.
Whether in one of our restaurants or via delivery, KFC Netherlands ensures that every meal is a delicious and satisfying experience, staying true to the brand’s global legacy of finger-lickin’ good chicken.
