Engineering & Industrial Development Director

We are seeking an experienced Engineering & Industrial Development Director to join our partner, a leading engineering company within an international group that specializes in designing and delivering complex infrastructure, water treatment, energy, automation, and industrial projects across Romania and the Balkan region.

In this strategic leadership role, you will oversee the Design Department, coordinate technical activities, support bid and procurement processes, and drive the development and delivery of innovative engineering solutions for large-scale projects.

• Bucharest | 5 minutes from Pipera Metro

• International Engineering Environment

• English - Fluent (mandatory)

• French - Advanced (mandatory)

• On-site Role

Ready to lead engineering excellence and shape the future of complex industrial projects? Think you're a fit? We'd love to hear from you. Apply now!

Key Responsibilities

Leading the Design Department

• Lead, develop, and coordinate the Design Department activities

• Validate execution plans and ensure document traceability and compliance with quality standards

• Monitor project design execution to ensure compliance with specifications and regulations

• Participate in key technical meetings during both tender and project execution phases

• Drive continuous improvement through technological and methodological developments

Technical Solutions & Industrial Projects

• Define and validate technical solutions for industrial projects in Romania and the Balkan region

• Support the development of technical proposals and commercial offers

• Analyse tender documentation and optimise technical and commercial solutions

• Provide technical expertise to operational and commercial teams

Bids & Procurement

• Coordinate bid preparation and procurement activities for industrial projects

• Ensure the development of competitive, high-quality technical proposals

• Monitor and report on technical activities and project progress

Team Management

• Lead, motivate and develop multidisciplinary engineering teams

• Set objectives, evaluate performance and support employee development

• Participate in recruitment and succession planning activities

• Ensure the department has the appropriate technical resources, tools and systems

Budget, Compliance & Stakeholder Management

• Manage departmental budgets and define project study priorities

• Ensure compliance with quality, environmental, and health & safety standards

• Collaborate closely with internal departments and external stakeholders

• Represent the company in relationships with clients, suppliers, and business partners nationally and internationally

What We're Looking For

• Higher technical education relevant to water treatment, purification technologies, or municipal and industrial installations

• Minimum 10 years of professional experience within the engineering field

• Minimum 5 years of experience in a similar leadership position

• Strong technical knowledge related to municipal and industrial construction and installations

• Proven leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills

• Strong analytical thinking and decision-making capabilities

• Ability to manage multiple priorities and complex projects

• Good presentation and negotiation skills

• Microsoft Office proficiency (Word, Excel)