Senior Project Engineer Germany Cocoa

Barry Callebaut Manufacturing Iberica SA.; Hamburg; Vor Ort; EUR 60.000 - 80.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Attractive compensation

Social benefits

Training opportunities

Career development prospects

Zusammenfassung

A leading chocolate manufacturer in Hamburg is seeking a Senior Project Engineer to oversee technical projects related to production and infrastructure. The ideal candidate will have at least 4 years of relevant experience, a degree in Mechanical, Civil, Process, or Electrical Engineering, and fluent German alongside good English proficiency. Responsibilities include project planning, execution, and ensuring compliance with safety standards. Opportunities for training and career development within an international company environment are offered.

Qualifikationen

• Minimum 4 years of professional experience in project planning and execution, ideally in food or manufacturing industry.
• Knowledge of construction and approval procedures.
• Strong organizational and cost awareness skills.
• Excellent communication skills in both German and English.

Aufgaben

• Full responsibility for individual investment projects at the site.
• Planning and execution of technical projects in production and infrastructure.
• Preparation of project applications and coordination with stakeholders.
• Construction supervision during project implementation.
• Liaison with authorities for approval procedures.

Kenntnisse

Project planning and execution

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Cost awareness

Fluent German

Good English

Ausbildung

Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Process Engineering, or Electrical Engineering

Jobbeschreibung

At Barry Callebaut, we are on a journey to transform the cocoa and chocolate industry. As the world’s leading manufacturer of high-quality chocolate and cocoa products, our actions truly shape the future of our industry. We are a business-to-business company, serving the entire food sector, from the cocoa bean to the finest chocolate product. We are a company with a purpose, we believe in doing well by doing good and reinvesting in the communities we operate. We have a long-standing commitment to sustainability and our goal is to shape a sustainable cocoa and chocolate future. We are headquartered in Zurich, and have more than 12,000 passionate Employees working in more than 40 countries worldwide. We are very proud of who we are and what we do. And of course, we are always looking for talented people to help us have a positive impact on our industry and beyond!

Senior Project Engineer (m/f/d)

The position is initially limited to 2 years with the possibility to prolong the contract.

Your Responsibilities

• Full responsibility for individual investment projects at the site
• Planning and execution of technical projects in the areas of production and infrastructure
• Preparation of project applications and coordination with internal stakeholders
• Support in preparing building permit applications in close cooperation with architects and external partners
• Construction supervision during project implementation, ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards
• Schedule and cost control as well as regular reporting to the Head of Engineering and, if applicable, the Steering Committee
• Coordination of suppliers and service providers
• Liaison with authorities (BUKEA, HPA, Occupational Safety Office, Fire Department) as part of approval procedures

Your Profile

• Completed degree in Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Process Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a comparable qualification
• Proven professional experience (min. 4 years) in project planning and execution, ideally in the food or manufacturing industry
• Knowledge of construction and approval procedures, as well as authority management
• Strong organizational skills and cost awareness
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work in a team
• Fluent German and good level of English, both written and spoken

We Offer

• A responsible position in an international company
• Work at a technically diverse and industry‑significant cocoa production site in the heart of Hamburg
• Exciting projects and the opportunity to actively contribute to the development, shaping, and future‑proofing of our production site
• Attractive compensation and social benefits
• Training opportunities and career development prospects

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.

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