Utilities & piping engineering manager
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Knauf stands for opportunity. We know that opportunity looks different to each person and we are proud that we see opportunity in everyone. This exciting role within Knauf Insulation could be the perfect next opportunity for you to build a unique career, in a values-led culture with a clear purpose of making tomorrow a home for all of us.
Knauf Insulation is proud to be part of the Knauf Group, a global manufacturer of construction materials. Our division is approaching 50 years of heritage in manufacturing insulation, with a growing global reach in 40 countries and ambitious goals for the future. We are looking for passionate, ambitious people to join our 6,000-strong team and help us achieve these goals. We are all led by the same core values and believe in the powerful potential of large companies to have a positive impact on the world.
The expansion of the Engineering Department means we are now looking to recruit new Utilities & piping engineering manager and reporting to the Project Manager Lead.
Can you say ‘yes’?...
- Are you familiar with piping design for natural gas, for water, for compress air as well as for firer water piping ?
- Can you develop a detailed design for piping engineering?
- Can you manage a large budget and a compex schedule?
- Can you make quick decision when necessary?
As Utilities & piping engineering manager, you'd be managing all utilities & piping aspects of the project at both design level with the design team, and at project level with the project execution team. You would be responsible for overseeing the utilities & piping Engineering, Design and Procurement (incl. underground infrastructures). You will following-up contracts during construction works and commissioning phases until final acceptance.
What you’ll be doing:
- Accountable for successful and safe utilities & piping works delivery in terms of budget, schedule and quality.
- Closely collaborates with the Project Manager in providing overall project.
- Manages the interface between the design, procurement and construction teams.
- Identifies key project risks and appropriate mitigation strategies. Communicates progress and key issues with KI management.
- Organizes and leads meetings, to be conducted weekly, amongst project management from KI and utilities & piping contractors.
- Organizes appropriate design documentation archive, including numbering, revisions, etc.
- Ensure the Engineering design integrity in each Project area, ensuring the correct application of Contract requirements, KI technical specifications and corporate and Project procedures.
- Leads technical meetings such as PIDs, design, underground systems review.
- Facilitates and expedites the Technical Clarifications and Waivers regarding utilities & piping engineering matters.
- Project safety leader, contributing actively for the project HSE performance
- Helps establish the project procurement strategy for each packages and takes a lead role in the management of the procurement process
- Responsible to deliver the project to the agreed schedule with the stakeholders
- Drives a risk-based process to identify where potential quality issues may arise either due to complex scope or skill gaps with the project team. Raises and addresses these issues early in the project and develops appropriate mitigation measures
What we’d love for you to have:
We're looking for someone who is has
- An academic degree in major studies in mechanical, or process engineering
- 5 to 10 years of experienced in the engineering and/or project management of large Capital Investment Projects (€10-50Mios).
- Experience with tools such as AutoCAD and Naviswork
- Excellent command of MS project and MS office - ability to produce reports
- Great people management skills – interaction with a multidisciplinary team
- Outstanding negotiation skills – experience in negotiating contracts
- Good communication and presentation skills
- Scheduling and planning experience
- Ability to actively resolve conflicts
- Proficiency in English language (verbally & written), additional language is an advantage
- The capacity to travel up to 30% of the time
We will provide:
As this is a central, international position, the package and associated benefits will be those of the contract's host country. Our common criterion was to build a comprehensive salary package that stands out in the market.
On top of that, a dedicated time for personal development and potential for leadership training will be provided.
What happens next?
We appreciate that your time is precious and applying for a new job can be a lengthy process - so we have committed to replying to your application within five working days.
Our commitment to diversity and inclusion (D&I) reinforces our Knauf Insulation values of Making Tomorrow a Home for all of us. We are committed to creating a workplace where we all can thrive, whoever we are, and inspiring a culture of inclusion and innovation that will drive future business success. We do our best to make sure being at work feels like home. To learn more about our business and culture go here (People & Culture - Knauf Insulation Western Europe)
If there are any other ways that you need to receive this job information, please contact us at dany.wolf@knaufinsulation.com
- Department
- Engineering
- Remote status
- Hybrid

HQ - Visé, Belgium
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At Knauf Insulation your career is a journey through one or multiple roles that you hold within the company. Progression is not just about promotion, it is about building capability and experience. There are several different ways to progress within Knauf Insulation and we are proud to see a high number of our employees who have moved between teams, departments and even countries. Working for a global market leading organisation, the limits really are endless.
About Knauf Insulation Western Europe
Knauf Insulation is one of the world’s largest manufacturers of insulation products and solutions. With more than 40 years of experience in the industry, we represent one of the fastest growing and most respected names in insulation worldwide.
Knauf Insulation Western Europe (KIWE) region includes 6 markets : the Netherlands, Belgium, France, Italy, Spain, Portugal; and three plants: Visé (BE), Illange (FR) and Lannemezan (FR).
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