Construction Manager

Reports to: Development Director

Works closely with: Construction team, Development Director (NL & Dubai), Operations, Marketing, PMO and Finance

Location & way of working: Netherlands. Regular travel to projects across the country

Brands in scope: All UGG brands with sites in the Netherlands

About Urban Gym Group

Urban Gym Group (UGG) is one of the fastest-growing premium fitness groups. We run 70+ clubs and studios across the Netherlands, the UK, Ireland and Dubai, under brands including TrainMore, Gymbox, Clubsportive, The CLB, RUSH, PILAT3S, TRIB3 and ARKHE. We grow organically and through acquisition. Every new club, every conversion and every upgrade has to be built. This role makes that happen in the Netherlands. You turn approved plans into finished clubs — on time, on budget and ready for members on opening day.

Purpose of the role

Together with your colleague you own the construction phase of our Dutch projects, from design sign-off to handover. You run the contractors, the programme and the budget. You keep sites safe and compliant. And you hand Operations a club that works from day one. You are the Development Team’s eyes and ears on site, and the Construction team’s go-to partner for delivery in the Netherlands. You and your colleague are each other’s back up and sounding-board.

Key responsibilities

Project delivery

• Lead the construction of new clubs, conversions of acquired sites and refurbishments of the existing estate.
• Run several projects at once. Build and manage the programme for each, and keep opening dates on track.
• Be on site. Chair site meetings, solve problems fast and escalate early when something slips.
• Manage snagging, commissioning and handover to Operations, with complete documentation and warranties.

Cost, contractors and contracts

• Prepare and run tenders together with Procurement, Construction team and Finance. Select contractors and suppliers.
• Own the construction budget per project. Control changes, approve payments and report cost-to-complete to the CDO and Finance.
• Build and maintain a reliable panel of Dutch contractors and installers who know our standards.

Quality, safety and compliance

• Make sure every project meets Dutch building regulations (Omgevingswet, Bbl, Wkb) and fire-safety requirements.
• Manage permits and approvals with municipalities, landlords and other parties.
• Own health and safety on site, including V&G plans and contractor compliance.
• Get the gym-specific details right: HVAC and ventilation, acoustics and vibration, flooring, power and water.

Standards and collaboration

• Work hand in hand with the Construction team on design, specifications and brand fit-out standards.
• Align with the Development Director, Marketing, Operations and PMO on scope, timelines and opening readiness.
• Capture lessons learned and cost benchmarks per brand, so every project gets faster and cheaper than the last.

What you bring

Must-haves

• 10+ years in construction or project management, ideally in commercial fit-out for retail, leisure or hospitality.
• A track record of delivering multiple projects at the same time, on programme and on budget.
• Solid knowledge of Dutch building regulations, permitting and health and safety on site.
• Very strong communication skills, internally and externally. You keep our teams, contractors, landlords and municipalities aligned and informed
• Strong technical understanding of MEP (mechanical, electrical, plumbing) installations.
• Experience in reading CAD drawings and technical designs
• Hands-on, organised and calm under pressure. You enjoy being on site.
• Experience using AI or digital tools in construction: e.g. planning, cost tracking, site reporting, with measurable impact.
• Fluent in Dutch and English.
• Driving licence (B).

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with gym, leisure or wellness fit-outs.
• Experience in a multi-site, fast-growing or acquisitive business.
• A degree in construction, civil or building engineering (HBO/WO).
• Affinity with fitness and a healthy lifestyle.

What success looks like (first 12 months)

• Every Dutch project delivered to programme and within the agreed budget.
• Clean handovers: snag lists closed, documentation complete and Operations signed off before opening.
• A trusted contractor panel in place for the Netherlands.
• Standard fit-out specifications and cost benchmarks per brand, used on every new project.