Deputy Project Manager

Deputy Project Manager – John Cockerill Energy 

Êtes-vous prêt à contribuer à des projets énergétiques d’envergure internationale qui façonnent l’industrie bas carbone de demain ?

Animé depuis 1817 par l'esprit d'entreprise et la soif d'innovation de son fondateur, le groupe John Cockerill développe des solutions technologiques à grande échelle pour répondre aux besoins de son époque : faciliter l'accès aux énergies à faible émission de carbone, permettre une production industrielle durable, préserver les ressources naturelles, contribuer à une mobilité plus verte, renforcer la sécurité et installer des infrastructures critiques.

Son offre aux entreprises, aux États et aux collectivités comprend des services et des équipements associés pour les secteurs de l'énergie, de la défense, de l'industrie, de l'environnement, des transports et des infrastructures.

Avec plus de 8 000 collaborateurs, John Cockerill a réalisé un chiffre d'affaires de 1,417 milliard d'euros en 2024 et est présent dans 28 pays répartis sur 5 continents.

John Cockerill Energy est un acteur technologique de référence bénéficiant de plus de 200 ans d'expertise dans la production de vapeur et l'ingénierie thermique. Ses solutions contribuent activement à la transition énergétique grâce à des projets à forte valeur ajoutée destinés aux producteurs d'énergie et aux grands industriels.

John Cockerill Energy, The Power to change the World.

Why join John Cockerill Energy? 

• Meaningful impact: contribute to energy projects directly supporting decarbonization  of industries & utilities and energy efficiency. 

• Global reach: collaborate with multicultural teams and work on complex projects worldwide. 
  👉 Discover our international talent: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CvUiEakGcsQ&t=72s 

• Supportive environment: benefit from a culture of flexibility, autonomy and work-life balance. 

• Engineering & decision centers on the same site: evolve in an agile, engineering-driven environment enabling fast and informed decisions. 

Because the energy transition requires reliable, efficient and sustainable technologies, John Cockerill Energy continuously innovates to deliver solutions combining performance, safety and environmental responsibility. 

Your role 

As a Deputy Project Manager, you will support the delivery of large-scale international energy projects from contract award through final acceptance.

Working alongside experienced Project Managers, you will progressively develop your expertise in project management while taking ownership of customer interactions, project coordination, planning activities and budget follow-up.

You will act as a key interface between customers, suppliers and internal stakeholders, ensuring that projects are delivered according to contractual commitments, deadlines, budgets and quality standards.

This position combines project coordination, customer relationship management, planning, international collaboration, and technical project follow-up, offering a clear development path toward a Project Manager role.

Your key responsibilities 

Project Coordination & Customer Management

• Act as a key contact for customers from contract signature through final acceptance.
• Organize and participate in project meetings with customers, partners and subcontractors.
• Prepare progress reports and project communications.
• Ensure proper management of contractual documentation and document transmittals.
• Foster strong customer relationships throughout project execution.

Planning & Budget Follow-Up

• Support the Project Manager in budget monitoring and project financial reviews.
• Participate in management reviews and project reporting.
• Develop and maintain project schedules together with the Schedule Manager.
• Follow project progress and support corrective actions when required.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Coordinate activities involving Engineering, Procurement, Logistics and Quality teams.
• Analyze contractual requirements and ensure their proper communication to all stakeholders.
• Facilitate communication and alignment between departments.
• Support project governance and decision-making processes.

Procurement, Logistics & Execution Support

• Participate in supplier and subcontractor selection alongside Procurement teams.
• Monitor supplier progress, documentation, invoicing and delivery schedules.
• Coordinate logistics activities and ensure delivery of equipment according to contractual requirements.
• Support supplier visits and project missions abroad when required.
• Ensure consistency and quality of project documentation delivered to customers.

Your team : Energy

You report directly to the Project Manager and work closely with Engineering, Procurement, Logistics, Quality and Finance teams on international Energy projects.

Your profile 

Education & Experience:

• Master's degree in Engineering, Business, Economics or equivalent experience.
• 3 to 8 years of experience in Project Coordination, Planning, Project Management or the execution of complex industrial projects.
• Experience in an international environment is strongly preferred.
• Experience within Energy, EPC, Power Generation, Industrial Equipment or Engineering sectors is considered a strong asset.

Skills:

• Excellent communication and coordination skills.
• Strong organizational and planning abilities.
• Customer-oriented mindset with the ability to manage multiple stakeholders.
• Proactive, hands-on and solution-driven approach.
• Ability to understand technical environments and industrial projects.
• Strong proficiency with MS Office applications.
• Knowledge with SAP, Primavera P6, and/or Oracle Primavera Cloud (OPC) is an asset.
• Fluent English is mandatory; additional languages are a plus.
• Willingness to travel internationally when required.

What we offer 

At John Cockerill, we deeply value your contribution: 

• Attractive salary package with many extra-legal benefits: company car, meal vouchers, flat-rate expenses, hospitalization/life/death/guaranteed income insurance.

• Flexible work arrangements, with 1–2 days of remote work per week after training 

• Comprehensive onboarding: a 6-month training with plenty of learning opportunities 

• Career development: regular reviews, large catalogue of training, and career progression 

• International opportunities: potential to evolve within your sector, across different sectors or businesses, and across different regions 

• 31 days off 

The recruitment process 

Ready to take on this exciting challenge and contribute to the future of energy? 

What are the next steps? 

• First interview with Julien Reijmen

• On-site or virtual meeting with Gauthier Counet

• Final interview with management  

Want to find out more about John Cockerill Energy’s exciting projects? 
👉 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rMTyXXW7C-U 

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