On-Site Technology and Utility piping Manager

Knauf stands for opportunity. We know that opportunity looks different to each person and we are proud that we see opportunity in everyone. This exciting role within Knauf Insulation could be the perfect next opportunity for you to build a unique career, in a values-led culture with a clear purpose of making tomorrow a home for all of us.

Knauf Insulation is proud to be part of the Knauf Group, a global manufacturer of construction materials. Our division is approaching 50 years of heritage in manufacturing insulation, with a growing global reach in 40 countries and ambitious goals for the future. We are looking for passionate, ambitious people to join our 6,000-strong team and help us achieve these goals. We are all led by the same core values and believe in the powerful potential of large companies to have a positive impact on the world.

The expansion of the Engineering Department means we are now looking for an On-Site Technology and Utility piping Manager.

Can you say ‘yes’?...

• Can you supervise utility and process piping works safely, efficiently and to a high quality on industrial project sites?

• Can you coordinate contractors, materials, permits and interfaces with other disciplines to keep works progressing on schedule?

• Can you identify practical site issues, resolve minor clashes and support approved design adaptations during installation?

• Can you lead piping works through testing, mechanical completion and handover to commissioning?

As a Technology Piping & Utility Manager for construction activities, you will be responsible for the safe, timely and high-quality execution of utility and technology piping works on industrial projects within the insulation production industry. The role is primarily site-based and covers execution from engineering completion through installation, testing, mechanical completion and handover to commissioning.

The role involves a three-weeks-on, one-week-off rotation, with work across various European locations depending on project requirements, including irregular hours and challenging site conditions where needed.

What you’ll be doing:

• Supervise daily installation of utility and process piping, pipe supports, skids, valves, fittings, drains, vents and connections to consumers.

• Coordinate contractors, work fronts, materials, permits and interfaces with other disciplines.

• Depending on project size and complexity, lead and manage a team of utility and piping supervisors.

• Monitor progress and resolve site constraints to maintain the construction schedule.

• Verify compliance with approved drawings, specifications, inspection and test plans, safety requirements and quality standards.

• Coordinate inspections, pressure testing, flushing, cleaning, reinstatement and punch-list closure.

• Identify minor clashes and constructability issues as well as to complete small-bore piping and final connections; coordinate approved site adaptations and maintain red-line drawings.

• Validate and control change orders and claims from technical as well as cost perspective

• Lead walk-downs and ensure mechanical completion

• Prepare handover documentation for commissioning

We are interested in you as a person; your attitude, behaviours and values. As long as you have the willingness to learn anything you need for the role that you don't already have, we'd love to speak to you.

What we’d love for you to have:

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering, preferably with a specialism or background in Process Engineering or Energy Engineering.

• Technical qualification in mechanical engineering, process engineering, piping or industrial installation.

• Proven site experience supervising utility and process-piping installation on industrial projects.

• Strong knowledge of piping systems, including carbon steel and stainless-steel pipework, fittings, flanges, valves, supports, drains, vents and insulation interfaces.

• Practical understanding of process equipment and connections, including pumps, tanks, heat exchangers, compressors, boilers, pressure vessels and filters.

• Ability to read and markup P&IDs, layouts, isometrics, line lists, valve lists and equipment data sheets.

• Skilled in using AutoCAD and Navisworks for daily work tasks, including viewing, checking, and basic coordination

• Experience with fabrication, erection, welding coordination, flange management, pressure testing, flushing, reinstatement and mechanical completion.

• Ability to resolve minor site clashes, manage approved red-line changes and complete small-bore and final consumer connections.

• Experience managing subcontractors and working with construction, quality, engineering and commissioning teams.

• Working knowledge of site safety, permit-to-work systems, inspection and test plans and quality control.

• Valid driving license.

Design and constructability knowledge

• Working knowledge of piping design principles, including routing, accessibility, support requirements, clearances, drainage, venting and maintainability.

• Ability to identify and resolve minor design gaps and clashes on site in coordination with engineering.

• Capability to develop practical solutions for small-bore piping, tie-ins and final equipment connections within approved design standards.

• Ability to prepare clear red-line mark-ups and site queries, and to escalate changes requiring formal engineering approval.

Key competencies

• Strong site presence, practical judgement and hands-on problem solving.

• Clear leadership and communication with contractors, engineering and commissioning teams.

• High attention to safety, quality, detail and documentation.

• Ability to priorities effectively in a dynamic construction environment.

• Confidence to challenge unsafe or non-compliant work constructively.

• Ownership mindset, reliability and focus on completing work to handover standard.

Due to the nature of the role, which involves frequent assignments across various European locations, candidates must be legally able to undertake such assignments without requiring Knauf to obtain additional work authorisations for each assignment.

We will provide:

As this is a central, international position, the package and associated benefits will be those of the contract's host country. Our common criterion was to build a comprehensive salary package that stands out in the market.

On top of that, a dedicated time for personal development and potential for leadership training will be provided.

What happens next?

We appreciate that your time is precious and applying for a new job can be a lengthy process - so we have committed to replying to your application within five working days.

Our commitment to diversity and inclusion (D&I) reinforces our Knauf Insulation values of Making Tomorrow a Home for all of us. We are committed to creating a workplace where we all can thrive, whoever we are, and inspiring a culture of inclusion and innovation that will drive future business success. We do our best to make sure being at work feels like home. To learn more about our business and culture go here (People & Culture - Knauf Insulation Western Europe)

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