Project Engineer Germany Cocoa (m/f/d)

Barry Callebaut Group; Hamburg; Vor Ort; EUR 70.000 - 110.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Bike Leasing

Corporate Benefits

Referral Bonus €750

ProfiTicket

Canteen Subsidy

Glasses Subsidy

Counseling Support

Zusammenfassung

Barry Callebaut Group in Hamburg is seeking a Senior Project Engineer (m/f/d) to lead CAPEX projects, civil works and infrastructure modernization at our cocoa production site.

You will manage site infrastructure, permit applications, coordinate with authorities and external partners, ensure EHS standards, and report to the Engineering Manager.

The role is initially limited to 2 years and offers a competitive package and benefits.

Qualifikationen

• Degree in civil/industrial engineering with construction focus; relevant professional experience is required.
• Experience managing Civil Works / Structural Projects in an industrial setting.
• Familiarity with building regulations and permitting processes in Germany.

Aufgaben

• Lead CAPEX investment projects with focus on structural expansions and infrastructure modernization.
• Plan and execute civil and technical projects including site infrastructure and utility networks.
• Support building permit applications with architects and external partners.
• Coordinate with Hamburg authorities on permitting and approvals.
• Provide construction supervision and site management with EHS compliance.
• Prepare proposals and align with stakeholders and Steering Committee.
• Monitor timelines and budgets; provide regular updates to Engineering Manager.
• Manage external suppliers, construction companies, and service providers.

Kenntnisse

Civil Engineering

Project Planning

Construction Management

Cost Control

Regulatory Knowledge

German & English

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

MS Office

Jobbeschreibung

About The Role

To support the execution of major investment projects at our cocoa production site in Hamburg, we are looking for a motivated Senior Project Engineer (m/f/d) with a strong background in industrial infrastructure and civil works. This position is initially limited to a duration of 2 years.

Responsibilities

• Take overall responsibility for managing individual CAPEX investment projects at the site, with a strong focus on structural expansions and infrastructure modernization.
• Plan and execute technical and civil engineering projects, including site infrastructure, utility networks, and structural works.
• Support the preparation of building permit applications (Bauanträge) in close collaboration with architects, structural engineers, and external engineering partners.
• Coordinate with local authorities in Hamburg regarding complex permitting and approval processes.
• Provide construction supervision and site management during project execution, ensuring strict compliance with safety (EHS) and quality standards.
• Prepare project proposals and secure alignments with internal stakeholders and the Steering Committee.
• Monitor project timelines and budgets while providing transparent, regular reporting to the Engineering Manager.
• Manage and coordinate external suppliers, construction companies, and service providers.

Your profile

• Completed degree in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, Industrial Engineering (with a construction focus), Mechanical Engineering, Process Engineering, or a comparable technical qualification.
• Proven, multi-year professional experience in project planning and construction management (Civil Works / Structural Projects), ideally within an industrial setting, heavy industry, or food manufacturing.
• Deep knowledge of building regulations and permitting processes, alongside strong experience in professional authority management in Germany.
• Excellent organizational skills, assertiveness on the construction site, and high cost-consciousness (CAPEX management).
• Strong communication skills, teamwork mindset, and a confident demeanor when dealing with external contractors.
• Proficiency in German and English (business fluent German is essential for managing local authorities and German construction contexts).

What We Offer

• A responsible role within an international company & work at a technically diverse and industry-significant cocoa production site in the heart of Hamburg
• Attractive compensation and social benefits
• JobRad (Bike Leasing) – Lease a bike for 36 months via gross salary conversion plus a monthly €18 employer subsidy.
• Corporate Benefits – Access to discounted shopping with over 800 brands via the employee benefits platform.
• Employee Referral Program – Receive a €750 gross bonus for each successful referral or donate it to the Cocoa Horizon Foundation.
• ProfiTicket / Deutschlandticket – Get a monthly subsidy of €25.20 for the discounted digital HVV Jobticket / Deutschlandticket.
• Canteen Subsidy – Employer‑subsidized meals; pre‑order up to one day in advance via Hofmann Menü.
• Screen Workstation Glasses – Up to €100 subsidy for required computer workstation glasses.
• External Support Services – Access to external counseling and support for personal challenges.

At Barry Callebaut, we are committed to Diversity & Inclusion. United by our strong values, we thrive on the diversity of who we are, where we come from, what we’ve experienced and how we think. We are committed to nurturing an inclusive environment where people can truly be themselves, grow to their full potential and feel they belong. #oneBC - Diverse People, Sustainable Growth.