Construction Engineer / Functional Architect

at  McDonalds

McDonald’s is the largest restaurant chain in the world and also striving to be the most people-oriented enterprise around the globe.
There are currently 119 McDonald’s restaurants in Belgium, run by 24 independent entrepreneurs (Franchisees).
Because our business is growing fast-paced, we are looking for talented people to reinforce our head offices that provide support to all restaurants.
About the job
In this exciting role you are responsible for coordinating and monitoring the full scope on permit procedures for New Store Opening and Major remodel / rebuild projects of McDonald’s Belgium, and ensure that building permits are introduced in accordance with McDonald’s Global specifications.

Key responsibilities will include:

• You coordinate and ensure the submission of the necessary building permits, using your experience to successfully navigate the process;
• Working together with different architects, external partners and your Real Estate

colleagues to ensure all required government approvals and construction permits are obtained in a timely manner;

• Coordinating completion of architectural and design drawings and specifications requirements;
• Administrative follow-up of ongoing permit procedures;
• Inspecting and monitoring construction progress according the received building permit;
• Following-up on budget management on invoices by architects and experts;
• Functioning as SPOC for day to day contact with architects, construction managers and real estate representatives on permit related issues;
• Working side by side with internal and external stakeholders;
• You work in an organized and results-oriented manner;

About you now

To be able to thrive in this role, we believe you need to master:

• At least a Master’s Degree in civil/industrial Engineering / Architecture / Master in Urbanism and Spatial Planning / Interior Architecture;
• Bachelor Architecture or Interior Architecture;
• 3 to 5 years’ experience as Construction Engineer / Project Manager / Project Architect;
• A-Z Project Management skills and demonstrating ownership;
• Fluency in Dutch and French and a good level in English;
• Strong stakeholder management and negotiation skills;
• Excellent assertive communication and presentation skills;
• Thinking agility;
• You know how to combine independence and teamwork;
• Knowledge of the ‘environmental platform’ (Omgevingsloket) is not unknown to you;
• Advanced proficiency with desktop applications (e.g. MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) and Project & Work Management platform as Monday or Smartsheet .

What we have to offer you

• The freedom to organize your work around your private life, including up to 2 days/week of homeworking;
• A salary package including extralegal advantages like an (electric) company car and best in class group insurance;
• 30% discount on all McDonald’s products just for you;
• Working for an innovative and people-oriented Belgian SME, backed by a strong and leading multinational;
• A smile on your face every single working day.

Are you up for it?
Please enlighten us by applying through our website www.mcdonalds.be or by sending your resume & motivation letter to ines.honshoven@be.mcd.com
We cannot wait to hear from you

Key responsibilities will include:

• You coordinate and ensure the submission of the necessary building permits, using your experience to successfully navigate the process;
• Working together with different architects, external partners and your Real Estat

To be able to thrive in this role, we believe you need to master:

• At least a Master’s Degree in civil/industrial Engineering / Architecture / Master in Urbanism and Spatial Planning / Interior Architecture;
• Bachelor Architecture or Interior Architecture;
• 3 to 5 years’ experience as Construction Engineer / Project Manager / Project Architect;
• A-Z Project Management skills and demonstrating ownership;
• Fluency in Dutch and French and a good level in English;
• Strong stakeholder management and negotiation skills;
• Excellent assertive communication and presentation skills;
• Thinking agility;
• You know how to combine independence and teamwork;
• Knowledge of the ‘environmental platform’ (Omgevingsloket) is not unknown to you;
• Advanced proficiency with desktop applications (e.g. MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) and Project & Work Management platform as Monday or Smartsheet