Technical Works Manager

At DEME (Euronext: DEME), we are continuously working towards a sustainable future by offering solutions for global challenges: climate change, a growing population and urbanisation, increasing maritime trade, and environmental issues. With our team of more than 5,600 highly skilled professionals, we enable the production of renewable energy, create new land and infrastructure, and tackle pollution. Supported by our versatile fleet of more than 100 vessels, we operate on the fine line where water, land, and energy meet. This unique position makes us an expert in offshore energy, dredging, infra, environmental, and concessions projects. Our fundamental goal? To combine the best technologies and the brightest minds so we can create a better, more liveable world for everyone.

DEME is a place for those who like to explore. It offers opportunities to work aboard one of our vessels, at international project sites or offices, or at our HQ in Belgium. A career at DEME can take you all around the world. Always inventing new ways of working, we’re the pioneers of this generation and we plan to be pioneers of the next generation as well. And now, as we continue to grow and shape the future of our world, you too can join us on our journey. Our only question is: Where Next?

Are you ready to choose DEME for your next career move?

Are you the highly analytical and detail-oriented Technical Works Manager our fleet intervention projects need?

In this role, you will ensure that schedules align with production priorities and are executed seamlessly. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and possess strong planning and leadership skills, we invite you to join our team and contribute to the efficiency and reliability of our operations.

Your Responsibilities:

• Receive and review 'ready to schedule' job packages from technical engineers.
• Develop integrated schedules, allocating necessary skills, resources, and additional requirements.
• Oversee the stage gate preparation process and prepare individual schedules for distribution to the Technical Supervisors of the Fleet Intervention project.
• Monitor daily progress during execution and report on mitigating actions to accelerate tasks.
• Ensure timely starts by coordinating safety audits, site arrivals, and tool availability.
• Lead small repair jobs in the absence of the project manager and coordinate technical supervisors.

Your Profile:

• Strong team player with excellent communication and reporting skills.
• Proficient in planning tools such as Primavera and Microsoft Project (can be learned on the job as well).
• Strong technical knowledge in ship repair/conversion.
• Proactive mindset with exceptional analytical skills and planning abilities.
• Capable of gathering and summarizing information from various sources.
• Good leadership qualities.
• Able to build and maintain strong relationships with vessels, vessel management, and subcontractors.
• Project preparation period is performed from HQ; project execution period is spent abroad on site (ratio preparation to execution is about 3:1).

Our offer

• A stimulating, innovative workplace with numerous growth opportunities.
• A people-oriented environment with an interactive health program and a focus on employee wellbeing.
• An extensive mobility program for a healthy work-life balance.
• A permanent training track which allows you to develop yourself personally and professionally.