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.