pOur client, an international leading QSR company currently undergoing a major expansion across Italy, is looking for a bSenior Construction Manager /b to lead the execution of new openings across Italy, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget and according to the required quality standards.
/ppReporting directly to the bGroup Expansion Construction Director /b, this role will be responsible for overseeing external engineering firms, contractors, subcontractors and suppliers throughout the construction process, from planning and permitting through to completion and opening.
/ppThis is a bhighly operational, hands-on role /b, ideal for a senior construction professional coming from a contractor/construction company environment and looking to take the next step into an in-house position.
/ppbr/ppbRESPONSIBILITIES /b /pulliLead and oversee construction projects and new openings across Italy.
/liliCoordinate and manage external engineering firms, contractors, subcontractors and suppliers.
/liliEnsure project milestones and opening deadlines are achieved.
/liliMonitor construction progress and proactively identify and resolve issues.
/liliOversee permitting and ensure all required licenses and authorisations are obtained.
/liliManage CAPEX, budgets, costs and potential deviations.
/liliEnsure compliance with construction, quality, health safety and company standards.
/liliWork closely with Expansion and Operations to ensure a smooth transition from construction to opening.
/liliVisit construction sites regularly and maintain close control of execution.
/liliBuild strong relationships with external partners and ensure their performance meets expectations.
/liliLead and support the existing Construction team.




/liliHelp develop and improve construction processes and ways of working as the business continues to expand.
/li /ulpbr/ppbREQUIREMENTS /b /pulliDegree or technical qualification in bEngineering, Architecture, Construction Management or a related field /b.
/liliAround b15 years of experience in construction and site management /b.
/liliSolid experience gained within a bconstruction company, contractor or general contractor environment /b.
/liliStrong hands-on experience in construction execution and site management.
/liliProven experience managing contractors, subcontractors, suppliers, budgets and project timelines.
/liliExperience in bfast-track construction, fit-out, retail, hospitality, restaurants, supermarkets or other multi-site environments /b will be highly valued.
/liliExperience managing multiple projects simultaneously.
/liliGood knowledge of permitting, construction processes and site operations.
/lilibFluent Italian and professional English /b are required.
/liliWillingness and availability to btravel extensively across Italy /b.
/liliStrong leadership, negotiation and problem-solving skills.
/liliPragmatic, proactive and execution-oriented mindset.
/li /ulpbr/ppbWhat we are looking for /b /ppbr/ppWe are looking for someone who is comfortable bbeing close to the construction site /b, solving problems and making things happen.
The ideal candidate combines strong technical and construction expertise with a bhands-on, entrepreneurial mindset /b: someone who is comfortable building processes from scratch and knows how to push projects forward in a fast-changing environment.
/ppbr/ppThis is an opportunity to join the business at an important stage of its growth and play a key role in the successful execution of its expansion across Italy.
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📌 Senior Construction Manager Italy (Varese)
🏢 Catenon
📍 Varese