Responsibilities / Tasks Industry Knowledge: Background in managing projects within the chemical, dairy, food, or beverage sectors Project Management: Manage complex projects, typically exceeding €5 million, with full accountability from initial quotation through to commissioning, handover, and close-down. Financial Responsibility: Oversee the financial performance of projects, ensuring optimal outcomes for GEA, including adherence to budget, cost control, and margin objectives. Project Organization: Establish and guide the project organization, providing strategic direction and fostering a culture of ownership and accountability within a dedicated project team. Scheduling and Progress Tracking: Develop and maintain project schedules, monitor project progress against man-hour estimates, and ensure margin goals are met. Stakeholder Reporting: Communicate project developments to multiple stakeholders, including the steering committee and customers, through regular and comprehensive reporting. Standards and Compliance: Ensure all project activities align with GEA’s standards, practices, and procedures, meeting customer expectations as commercially feasible. Project Delivery: Guarantee that projects are completed according to scope, quality, and schedule requirements, consistently delivering within budget. Customer Management: Maintain a high level of customer satisfaction throughout the project lifecycle, serving as the primary point of contact and addressing all client concerns. On-Site Oversight: Collaborate with the site manager to manage on-site activities, ensuring that health and safety standards are rigorously implemented. Attend client meetings on-site to support commissioning and KPI achievement for GEA-supplied equipment. Claim and Change Management: Manage claims and change orders effectively to address and resolve project variances. Risk Management: Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks, ensuring proactive risk management throughout the project lifecycle. Continuous Improvement: Capture and assess lessons learned to drive continuous improvement in project execution and future project success. Procurement and Supply Chain Coordination: Develop a procurement plan in collaboration with the supply chain team to ensure timely fabrication and component delivery. Oversee the RFQ process for installation, contractor selection, and contractor management. Team Leadership: Lead a small team of project engineers, providing clear guidance and support without direct line authority, fostering a collaborative and high-performing project environment. Your Profile / Qualifications Degree in engineering with specialised training in project management. Proficient in commercial project management methodologies, with over 5 years of experience in technical project roles. Industry Knowledge: Background in managing projects within the chemical, dairy, food, or beverage sectors. Strong understanding of legal, contractual, and dispute resolution processes. History of delivering successful projects on time, meeting quality standards, and achieving high customer satisfaction. Demonstrated influential leadership in managing and motivating teams, setting direction, and fostering a collaborative, positive environment. Ability to identify business risks and opportunities, ensuring decisions are aligned with organisational goals. Proactively addresses issues and seeks continuous improvement in project outcomes. Commitment to excellence, with effective interpersonal and team-building skills. Fluent in English, both written and verbal.. Did we spark your interest? Then please click apply above to access our guided application process.