Senior Project Engineer (M/F/D)

DSJ Global; Hamburg; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global food and chemicals organisation seeks an experienced Build Project Manager to lead a major industrial project in Hamburg. The role combines project management with technical oversight of electrical and instrumentation systems, ensuring safe and successful execution. Ideal candidates are skilled in managing construction projects, possess leadership abilities, and have relevant experience in sectors like food, chemicals, and oil & gas. Proficiency in English and knowledge of German is preferred. Full-time position offered.

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing construction and commissioning projects in industrial environments.
• Strong leadership and people management skills with the ability to coordinate multidisciplinary teams.
• Background in electrical and instrumentation automation highly desirable.
• Experience in sectors such as edible oils, food, chemicals, or oil & gas is a plus.
• Familiarity with process control systems (e.g., Siemens PCS7, S7) advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Drive execution of large‑scale build project, ensuring alignment with scope, schedule, and costs.
• Provide guidance on E&I systems and ensure compliance with design standards.
• Plan and oversee structured commissioning activities for E&I systems.
• Lead teams and manage contractors, suppliers, and client relationships across project phases.
• Ensure adherence to engineering standards, safety regulations, and quality requirements.
• Identify and mitigate project risks and resolve technical challenges proactively.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Technical oversight of E&I systems

Risk management

Communication in English

Tools

Siemens PCS7

Job description

Our client is a global food and chemicals organisation seeking an experienced Build Project Manager to lead the execution of a major industrial project involving the construction of a new tank park. The role combines strong project management capability with technical oversight of electrical and instrumentation (E&I) systems, ensuring structured commissioning and successful start‑up.

Key Responsibilities

• Project Leadership: Drive the execution of a large‑scale build project, ensuring alignment with scope, schedule, and cost objectives.
• Technical Oversight: Provide guidance on E&I systems, automation, and commissioning processes to ensure compliance with design and operational standards.
• Commissioning Management: Plan and oversee structured commissioning activities, ensuring smooth integration of electrical and instrumentation systems.
• Stakeholder Coordination: Lead internal teams and manage contractors, suppliers, and client relationships across all project phases.
• Compliance & Safety: Ensure adherence to engineering standards, safety regulations, and quality requirements throughout construction and commissioning.
• Risk & Issue Management: Identify and mitigate project risks, resolving technical and execution challenges proactively.

Ideal Profile

• Proven experience managing construction and commissioning projects in industrial environments.
• Strong leadership and people management skills, with the ability to coordinate multidisciplinary teams.
• Background in electrical and instrumentation automation highly desirable.
• Experience in sectors such as edible oils, food, chemicals, or oil & gas is a plus.
• Skilled in structured project execution, stakeholder engagement, and cost/schedule control.
• Familiarity with process control systems (e.g., Siemens PCS7, S7) advantageous.
• Excellent communication skills in English; German language proficiency preferred.

Seniority level

• Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

• Full‑time

Job function

• Manufacturing and Engineering
• Chemical Manufacturing, Food and Beverage Manufacturing, and Oil, Gas, and Mining