Head of Engineering and Project Management

For our Competence Center Aggregates (CCA) Europe we are looking for a Head of Engineering and Project Management (f/m/d).

This position leads and coordinates our EU and AMWA Area approach to engineering and project management and collaborates with our Global Head of Engineering and Project Management. This role is strongly focused on achieving Best Value Design for capex projects, performance improvement for existing operations, and support for Heidelberg Materials digital and sustainability objectives.

This position will be located in Heidelberg and you will be directly reporting to the Area Director CCA Europe

YOUR NEXT CHALLENGE

• Strong relationships and contacts with the AGG and ASP Business - this is a significant CCA value driver for the business.

• Ensure that Project Management Guidelines and documents, Design Criteria (DC), Capex and Engineering support tools, checklists are followed and associated training is delivered. The aim is to ensure specialist experience and lessons learned are retained and transferable in an effective way to projects, people and in engineering solutions.

• Continually support the Global Head of Engineering and Project Management to develop and evolve guidance, training, tools and technology to improve the quality of outcomes in engineering design, project management and operational performance.   

• Provide specialist support of Area CAPEX and delivery of significant construction and M&A projects.

• Direct engineering support as needed including design, technical problem solving, RCAs, and solutions for the aggregates, asphalt and recycling businesses.

• Facilitate aggregates processing and engineering knowledge sharing of good ideas, practice, lessons learned, RCA, and project reviews through being an active member of the various existing forums (e.g.: SIG, Yammer, Unite).

• Support the advancement of sharing and fostering knowledge management across other competence centers, group departments including Digital, Purchasing, Health & Safety, ESG and external groups and suppliers.

• Maintain and continue development of a strong internal specialist network and facilitate input from CCA and other business resources to significant CAPEX projects.

YOUR PROFILE

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering (typically Mechanical, Civil or Mining) and directly applicable work experience.

• Excellent experience in the Aggregates business focused on credibility as an Aggregates Professional.

• Aggregate plant design experience across hard rock, limestone and sand and gravel.

• Excellent leadership and interpersonal skills.

• Excellent communication skills - verbal, written and presentation.

• Strong ability to take detailed or complex engineering, science techniques or processes and develop simple and effective tools and training material suitable for multiple management groups.

• Experience in operations, project management and knowledge management.

• Good technical knowledge regarding engineering practices and aggregates processing.

• Good organizational and project management skills.

• Strong ability to build relationships and coordinate diverse interests at all levels.

• Strong cultural awareness and sensitivity.

• Flexibility for significant travel across Europe and possibly a wider geographically.

OUR OFFER

We are convinced that only those who successfully realize their personal goals can also fully contribute professionally. That's why we offer you attractive benefits, such as:

• Competitive base salary and participation in our Annual Incentive Plan.

• Multiple learning & development options: support of job-related further training, various technical and leadership development programs.

• Individual onboarding with buddy program as well as various networking initiatives (Network of Women, International Network etc.).

• Flexible working time models.

... and much more.