Technical Office Manager

at  Besix

Bedrijfsomschrijving
BESIX Group is a leading multidisciplinary Belgian Group, operating in construction, construction, real estate development and concessions. BESIX Group was founded in 1909, and has grown impressively over the years. BESIX Group operates in Northern and Eastern Europe, North and Central Africa and the Middle East through its subsidiary BESIX Construct, as well as in Canada and Australia. The group stands out in its sector by having its own internal Engineering Department, with wide-ranging expertise in geotechnical engineering, concrete technology, methods, planning, and BIM, System Engineering and similar tools.
In 2023, the Group achieved a turnover of EUR 3.4 billion. BESIX has about 12,000 employees active in 25+ countries with more than 80 different nationalities.
Vacatureomschrijving
For future large construction projects at BESIX we are looking for experienced Technical Office Managers in various disciplines: Buildings, Civil Works, Marine Works. This could be for Belgium, Europe or other international projects all around the world.
As a Technical Office Manager you are responsible of the implementation and coordination of the technical side of a large site project and you report directly to the Project Director.

You coordinate and manage all specific tasks in the Technical Office:

• Manage a team of technical and administrative staff and specialists (e.g. structural engineers, method engineers, logistic managers, planning manager and assistants, BIM coordinators, architects and technicians, MEP managers, hardware specialists, etc.);
• Managing the organization and planning of the site team activities in order to determine the short-term priorities of the work area and maximize quality, efficiency and continuity;
• Deal with complex and difficult customer demands;
• Other specific trades (steel structures, complex concrete prefabrication unit, etc) are applicable (related to the type of project);

FUNCTIE-EISEN

• You have a Master degree in civil engineering;
• You have proven a track record with a least 15 years of relevant working experience within a major construction company, having managed large complex construction projects (> 100 million €) in buildings or civil works or marine works;
• You identify with our core competencies by possessing an entrepreneurial mind, showing flexibility, being innovative and result-oriented while promoting teamwork;
• You continuously look to do things better and you anticipate problems. When a problem is detected you are able to solve it with your team;
• You possess excellent communication skills, an analytical mind and you are client focused;
• You manage the activities of your team members, you motivate and coach them;
• You are fluent in English. Speaking another language is an asset;
• You are preferably willing to work and live abroad. You are flexible in terms of working area. Please indicate in your motivation letter in which area you would preferably work.
  Aanvullende informatie
  A career at BESIX is a lot more than just a job, it’s about being part of our changing and innovative world. Your skills, ambition and passion will contribute to the development of our different businesses and allow us to succeed in the challenges of the coming years.
  Working for the BESIX group allows you to be a part of a dynamic, creative and entrepreneurial company. It gives you a safe and collaborative working environment with ambitious and innovative goals for the world of tomorrow, but also for your career and personal development.
  We are looking for different kinds of personalities, mindsets, backgrounds and genders to build the iconic and sustainable projects of tomorrow.
  Are you ready to make an impact and leave a positive legacy for years to come? If you are passionate about our purpose to Excel in creating sustainable solutions for a better world, come and join our caring BESIX family. Together we will co-create our future.

Working at BESIX brings a lot of great benefits including:

• An attractive remuneration package including a salary in line with the market and a range of employee benefits such as flexible mobility advantages, extra-legal pension, medical care insurance, work-life balance program (such as teleworking, child care, flexible work schedule, mobile working), Health Management (sport, health check-up program, …);
• Career development programs that serve not only to ensure that you are constantly learning and improving but also that give you the possibility to expand your career horizon;
• A dynamic, creative and safe working environment with innovative colleagues supporting your endeavors (ideas, projects, goals, ambitions);
• Possibility to work on complex projects within both a local and international environment;
• The choice to remain locally anchored for the coming years or to seek an exciting international career opportunity within the group.

• Manage a team of technical and administrative staff and specialists (e.g. structural engineers, method engineers, logistic managers, planning manager and assistants, BIM coordinators, architects and technicians, MEP managers, hardware specialists, etc.);
• Managing the organization and planning of the site team activities in order to determine the short-term priorities of the work area and maximize quality, efficiency and continuity;
• Deal with complex and difficult customer demands;
• Other specific trades (steel structures, complex concrete prefabrication unit, etc) are applicable (related to the type of project)