Deputy Project Manager

Rely; Seraing; Hybrid; EUR 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car

Meal vouchers

Hospitalization/Life/Death insurance

Remote work 1–2 days/week after训练

6-month training

Career development

Job summary

John Cockerill Energy, a leader in energy projects, seeks a Deputy Project Manager to support large-scale international initiatives from contract award to final acceptance. You will work with Project Managers and cross-functional teams to manage customer interactions, planning, budgeting and risk control.

The role combines coordination, customer relationship management, planning and international collaboration, with a clear path toward a Project Manager role and opportunities across energy

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Engineering, Business, Economics or equivalent experience.
• 3 to 8 years of experience in Project Coordination, Planning, Project Management or the execution of complex industrial projects.
• Experience in an international environment is strongly preferred.
• Experience within Energy, EPC, Power Generation, Industrial Equipment or Engineering sectors is considered a strong asset.

Responsibilities

• Act as a key contact for customers from contract signature through final acceptance.
• Organize and participate in project meetings with customers, partners and subcontractors.
• Prepare progress reports and project communications.
• Coordinate logistics activities and ensure delivery of equipment according to contractual requirements.

Skills

Fluent English

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Travel internationally

Education

Master's degree in Engineering

Tools

SAP

Primavera P6

Oracle Primavera Cloud

Job description

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Deputy Project Manager – John Cockerill Energy

John Cockerill Energy, The Power to change the World.

Why join John Cockerill Energy?

• Meaningful impact : contribute to energy projects directly supportingdecarbonization of industries & utilities and energy efficiency.
• Supportive environment : benefit from a culture of flexibility,autonomyand work-life balance.
• Engineering & decision centers on the same site : evolve in an agile, engineering-driven environment enabling fast and informed decisions.

Because the energy transition requiresreliable,efficientand sustainable technologies, John Cockerill Energy continuously innovates to deliver solutions combining performance,safetyand environmental responsibility.

Your role

As a Deputy Project Manager, you will support the delivery of large-scale international energy projects from contract award through final acceptance.

Working alongside experienced Project Managers, you will progressively develop your expertise in project management while taking ownership of customer interactions, project coordination, planning activities and budget follow-up.

You will act as a key interface between customers, suppliers and internal stakeholders, ensuring that projects are delivered according to contractual commitments, deadlines, budgets and quality standards.

This position combines project coordination, customer relationship management, planning, international collaboration, and technical project follow-up, offering a clear development path toward a Project Manager role.

Your key responsibilities

Project Coordination & Customer Management

• Act as a key contact for customers from contract signature through final acceptance.
• Organize and participate in project meetings with customers, partners and subcontractors.
• Prepare progress reports and project communications.
• Ensure proper management of contractual documentation and document transmittals.
• Foster strong customer relationships throughout project execution.

Planning & Budget Follow-Up

• Support the Project Manager in budget monitoring and project financial reviews.
• Participate in management reviews and project reporting.
• Develop and maintain project schedules together with the Schedule Manager.
• Follow project progress and support corrective actions when required.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Coordinate activities involving Engineering, Procurement, Logistics and Quality teams.
• Analyze contractual requirements and ensure their proper communication to all stakeholders.
• Facilitate communication and alignment between departments.
• Support project governance and decision-making processes.

Procurement, Logistics & Execution Support

• Participate in supplier and subcontractor selection alongside Procurement teams.
• Monitor supplier progress, documentation, invoicing and delivery schedules.
• Coordinate logistics activities and ensure delivery of equipment according to contractual requirements.
• Support supplier visits and project missions abroad when required.
• Ensure consistency and quality of project documentation delivered to customers.

Your team: Energy

You report directly to the Project Manager and work closely with Engineering, Procurement, Logistics, Quality and Finance teams on international Energy projects.

Your profile

Education & Experience:

• Master's degree in Engineering, Business, Economics or equivalent experience.
• 3 to 8 years of experience in Project Coordination, Planning, Project Management or the execution of complex industrial projects.
• Experience in an international environment is strongly preferred.
• Experience within Energy, EPC, Power Generation, Industrial Equipment or Engineering sectors is considered a strong asset.

Skills:

• Excellent communication and coordination skills.
• Strong organizational and planning abilities.
• Customer-oriented mindset with the ability to manage multiple stakeholders.
• Proactive, hands-on and solution-driven approach.
• Ability to understand technical environments and industrial projects.
• Strong proficiency with MS Office applications.
• Knowledge with SAP, Primavera P6, and/or Oracle Primavera Cloud (OPC) is an asset.
• Fluent English is mandatory; additional languages are a plus.
• Willingness to travel internationally when required.

What we offer

At John Cockerill, we deeply value your contribution:

• Attractive salary package with many extra-legal benefits: company car, meal vouchers, flat-rate expenses, hospitalization/life/death/guaranteed income insurance.
• Flexible work arrangements, with1–2 days of remote work per week after training
• Comprehensive onboarding: a6-month trainingwith plenty of learning opportunities
• Career development: regular reviews, large catalogue of training, and career progression
• International opportunities: potential to evolve within your sector, across different sectors or businesses, and across different regions
• 31daysoff

The recruitment process

Ready to take on this exciting challenge and contribute to the future of energy?

What are the next steps?

• First interview withJulien Reijmen
• On-site or virtualmeetingwithGauthier Counet