Project Director

INDUSTRIAL PROJECT EXECUTION | — PREDOMINANTLY WALLONIA

Lead complex industrial projects. Take ownership of delivery, people and performance.

For leaders who thrive where projects become reality

Some project leaders are at their best in the design office. Others thrive where plans become reality: on site, alongside their teams, making decisions, overcoming challenges and delivering results.

Profile Group is recruiting a Project Director for an established international industrial group with significant operations in Belgium. The company delivers complex industrial projects and technical services across energy, mechanical and electromechanical installations, industrial maintenance and infrastructure.

With a strong pipeline of projects ahead, the business is strengthening its project execution capabilities. It is looking for an experienced leader who combines operational credibility with financial judgement, contractual expertise and the ability to develop people.

Your mandate: execution, ownership and results

You will personally lead the on-site execution of a major industrial project while overseeing several others, with individual projects worth several million euros. Your responsibility extends from site mobilisation and execution through handover and contractual and financial close-out.

This is neither a design-engineering position nor a remote project oversight role. You will be close to the work, teams, subcontractors and customers — while maintaining control of safety, quality, deadlines, budgets, margins and contractual commitments.

Where you will make the difference:

• Deliver on site. Set execution priorities, coordinate multidisciplinary teams and subcontractors, resolve operational issues and ensure safe, high-quality delivery.
• Protect project performance. Own budgets, forecasts, costs, cash flow and margins; spot deviations early and act before they affect results.
• Manage contractual complexity. Anticipate risks, handle variations and claims, contribute to negotiations and safeguard customer relationships, including in public-sector projects.
• Lead and develop people. Guide a team of approximately five to six project professionals, building accountability, confidence and stronger project practices.
• Create clarity. Use practical planning, reporting and project reviews to turn complex situations into timely decisions — without unnecessary bureaucracy.

Profile

• At least 7 years managing complex industrial projects, including substantial, hands-on responsibility for on-site execution.
• At least 3 years in project management roles, with proven ability to lead and develop multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong financial and contractual judgement: budgets, margins, forecasts, risk, negotiation and claims.
• A sound technical foundation, ideally in mechanical, electromechanical, civil or industrial engineering; other educational backgrounds are welcome with substantial relevant experience.
• Fluent French and English; basic Dutch is an advantage. Experience with public procurement is particularly valuable.

Above all, you enjoy the reality of industrial sites. You are pragmatic, structured and decisive; you can challenge technical choices, understand their commercial consequences and bring people with you.

Why consider this opportunity?

• Meaningful scope. Take responsibility for major projects and influence how they are delivered.
• Entrepreneurial autonomy, international backing. Work in an accessible, agile local organisation with the expertise and resources of a larger group.
• A compelling pipeline. Tackle varied, technically demanding projects with tangible outcomes.
• Leadership with substance. Shape stronger execution practices while coaching the people who deliver the work.

An attractive remuneration package with additional benefits and opportunities for professional development is offered.

Not actively looking? That is absolutely fine.

If you are successful where you are, but the prospect of leading substantial industrial projects with genuine ownership of execution, performance and people sparks your interest, a confidential conversation may be worthwhile.

Contact Hans Verheij | Executive Search Partner, Profile Group

hans@profilegroup.com | +32 473 71 51 14

All enquiries will be handled confidentially.