- Location
- Bucharest
- Workplace
- Onsite
- Type
- Full-time
- Department
- Engineering
- Seniority
- Director
- Experience
- 10+ years
Description
We are seeking an experienced Engineering & Industrial Development Director to join our partner, a leading engineering company within an international group that specializes in designing and delivering complex infrastructure, water treatment, energy, automation, and industrial projects across Romania and the Balkan region.
In this strategic leadership role, you will oversee the Design Department, coordinate technical activities, support bid and procurement processes, and drive the development and delivery of innovative engineering solutions for large-scale projects.
Bucharest | 5 minutes from Pipera Metro
International Engineering Environment
English - Fluent (mandatory)
French - Advanced (mandatory)
On-site Role
Ready to lead engineering excellence and shape the future of complex industrial projects? Think you're a fit? We'd love to hear from you. Apply now!
Key Responsibilities
Leading the Design Department
Lead, develop, and coordinate the Design Department activities
Validate execution plans and ensure document traceability and compliance with quality standards
Monitor project design execution to ensure compliance with specifications and regulations
Participate in key technical meetings during both tender and project execution phases
Drive continuous improvement through technological and methodological developments
Technical Solutions & Industrial Projects
Define and validate technical solutions for industrial projects in Romania and the Balkan region
Support the development of technical proposals and commercial offers
Analyse tender documentation and optimise technical and commercial solutions
Provide technical expertise to operational and commercial teams
Bids & Procurement
Coordinate bid preparation and procurement activities for industrial projects
Ensure the development of competitive, high-quality technical proposals
Monitor and report on technical activities and project progress
Team Management
Lead, motivate and develop multidisciplinary engineering teams
Set objectives, evaluate performance and support employee development
Participate in recruitment and succession planning activities
Ensure the department has the appropriate technical resources, tools and systems
Budget, Compliance & Stakeholder Management
Manage departmental budgets and define project study priorities
Ensure compliance with quality, environmental, and health & safety standards
Collaborate closely with internal departments and external stakeholders
Represent the company in relationships with clients, suppliers, and business partners nationally and internationally
What We're Looking For
Higher technical education relevant to water treatment, purification technologies, or municipal and industrial installations
Minimum 10 years of professional experience within the engineering field
Minimum 5 years of experience in a similar leadership position
Strong technical knowledge related to municipal and industrial construction and installations
Proven leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills
Strong analytical thinking and decision-making capabilities
Ability to manage multiple priorities and complex projects
Good presentation and negotiation skills
Microsoft Office proficiency (Word, Excel)