Job Title: Project Manager- Tunnelling/Business Development (m/f/d)
Company Overview:
We are a leading producer of concrete admixtures with a significant 20% market share in Germany. With multiple production facilities and a dedicated team of over 30 employees globally (including a significant presence with 100 staff in MENA), we pride ourselves on innovation and quality. Our operations span three core business units: Ready Mix, MCP (Dry Concrete Blocks/Cast Stone), and Project Business. The Project Business unit focuses on major infrastructure works including tunnels, roads, bridges, and specialised engineering buildings. We have a strong track record, supplying major projects such as large-scale Norwegian tunnel projects, and Stuttgart 21. Our target markets for growth include Central Europe, Eastern Europe, the former CIS region, and MENA.
The Opportunity:
Due to the upcoming retirement of one of the team, we are seeking an ambitious and experienced Tunnelling Engineer to take ownership and drive growth tunnelling segment. This is a key role offering the chance to step into a significant position, leveraging your site experience in a more strategically focused role with extensive international exposure. You will join a dedicated team, including specialists focused on international tunnelling works.
Location:
- Ideally based near Hameln, but any location in Germany is possible.
- However, we recognise the challenges of relocation and are open to discussing remote working arrangements within Germany for the right candidate.
- Requires national and international travel estimated at 30% of the time.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and manage relationships with key clients, consultants, and stakeholders within the international tunnelling sector across our target markets (Central/Eastern Europe, former CIS, MENA).
- Identify, pursue, and secure new tunnelling projects, promoting our specialised concrete admixture solutions.
- Provide expert technical consultation and support for tunnelling applications (Shotcrete, TBM).
- Act as a convincing technical and commercial representative of the company.
- Collaborate effectively with the internal international tunnelling team and other business units.
- Contribute to sales strategy, forecasting, and reporting for the tunnelling segment.
- Guide and motivate team members involved in tunnelling projects.
- Travel to meet clients, visit project sites, attend industry events, and liaise with internal teams.
Ideal Candidate Profile:
- Experience: Minimum of 5 years' experience specifically within the tunnelling industry. Practical experience in project execution or site supervision roles is highly advantageous. Proven experience with both shotcrete and TBM applications is essential.
- Education: An academic background in Construction Engineering or a related field is favourable.
- Network: Possesses a good existing network within the German and International tunnelling community.
Skills:
- Strong technical understanding of tunnelling processes. Experience with concrete technology/admixtures would be beneficial.
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills - able to "talk the talk" and build strong relationships.
- Proven ability to convince and influence technical and commercial stakeholders.
- Fluent in both German and English (written and spoken) is essential.
- Demonstrated ability to guide and motivate colleagues or team members.
Personal Attributes:
- Ambitious, dynamic, and highly motivated.
- Possesses strong interpersonal skills and thrives on building connections
- Willing and able to undertake regular national and international travel (estimated 30-40% total).
- Seeking a career step that leverages site experience into a more strategic, client-facing role with less time purely on site.
- Self-starter, comfortable working autonomously.
What We Offer:
- A competitive salary package in the range of €80,000 - €100,000 per annum, depending on experience.
- A company car, including private use.
- A significant role within a market-leading company with established international projects.
- Opportunity to shape the future of our tunnelling business segment.
- A structured handover with the outgoing manager.
- A dynamic work environment with a pragmatic approach
Timeline:
- Ideal start date: August 2025.
- Position to be filled by the end of 2025 at the latest.
Interested? Apply by email to daniel.cosgrove@navartis.co.uk or call +447701 287 123