Working at Freudenberg: We will wow your world!
Responsibilities:
1. Project Leadership: Manage projects from start to finish – from kick-off to commissioning and hand-over – ensuring smooth communication with clients and internal teams.
2. Budget Control: Keep projects on track financially and timewise, monitor performance, and handle contract variations to benefit the company.
3. Team Coordination: Lead and allocate resources across multidisciplinary teams, including engineering, design, and commissioning experts.
4. Client Interaction: Engage directly with customers on-site and in the office, supporting commercial discussions and building strong relationships.
5. Compliance & Safety: Prepare health and safety plans, ensure adherence to statutory regulations, and maintain high standards throughout project execution.
6. Continuous Improvement: Drive cost-saving initiatives and efficiency programs within the project delivery team.
7. Site Presence: Be hands-on during commissioning phases, visiting sites as needed to supervise and support operations.
Qualifications:
8. Industry Experience: Minimum 5 years in contracting, ideally within the water or wastewater treatment sector – ready to hit the ground running.
9. Technical Knowledge: Familiar with physical, chemical, and biological treatment systems; experience with MBR, UF, and RO technologies is a plus. Experience of project delivery with extensive electrical and software deliverables would be especially beneficial.
10. Commercial Skills: Confident in budget management and commercial negotiations with clients and suppliers.
11. Software Proficiency: Comfortable using civil engineering software and tools like MS Project, Sage, and Microsoft Office.
12. Flexibility: Willing to work 2–3 days in the office and travel to customer sites to support project delivery.
13. Team Player: Hands-on approach with strong leadership and coordination skills for managing multidisciplinary teams.
14. Problem-Solving: Ability to develop contingency plans and adapt to changing project demands.