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Project Manager

Location:
Antwerpen, Belgium
Salary:
Competitive
Job Type:
Contract
Date Posted:
about 1 hour ago
Expiry Date:
23/02/2026
Job Ref:
BH-124663
Start Date:
09/01/2026
Contact:
Daniel Bentley
Contact Email:
daniel.bentley@earthstreamglobal.com
Specialism:
Project Manager 

Start date: 
ASAP
Duration: Long term contract.
Location: Hoboken Belgium
Rotation: Monday-Friday.

Description

Explanation about Umicore
Umicore is a global player in materials technology. It is a stable international group and at the same time a thoroughly Belgian company with four sites in Belgium. We develop technologies and produce materials for high-performance solar cells used in satellites, rechargeable batteries, LED applications, catalysts... Through recycling, we recover valuable metals from laptops, mobile phones, and other devices.

Department description and responsibilities
The Precious Metals Refining (PMR) department produces solutions based on base and precious metals. At our Hoboken site, we are investing heavily to meet changing processes and legislation.

Our Technology department, with its enthusiastic employees, is the driving force behind these projects. We support various production departments with technical advice and follow the full cycle of these projects—from feasibility, through design and implementation, to commissioning.

Project description
As Project Manager, you will manage the projects assigned to you from A to Z.This will be a combination of larger and smaller projects, including both new initiatives and expansions.

Primary Tasks and responsibilities
Manage the scope, budget, timeline, and quality of projects from A to Z
Coordinate engineering (basic and detailed), execution, and commissioning
Responsible for project layout, determining process parameters in consultation with production and R&D colleagues, providing input for P&IDs and design
Managing and monitoring the process-related part within their projects
Focus on safety, ergonomics, automation, maintenance, and energy efficiency
Collaborate with the purchasing department for components and services
Coordinate multidisciplinary teams (internal and external)
Communicate with internal stakeholders
Coordinate site and execution
Organise the commissioning phase

Technical profile requirements
Master's degree in engineering (mechanical, electrical, chemical, or metallurgical) or equivalent through experience
Minimum degree: industrial engineer
Minimum 10 years of experience as an end-to-end Project Manager in multi-disciplinary projects or within one of the aforementioned disciplines
Relevant experience in the sector, preferably in chemistry/metallurgy/machine construction
Minimum 5 years of experience as a (Project) Engineer within one of the aforementioned disciplines
Ability to read and draw P&ID's
Strong technical insight = absolute minimum requirement

Non-Technical profile requirements
Positive attitude and team-oriented
Sense of responsibility and initiative
Hands-on mentality and safety awareness
Strong communication skills
Proficiency in Dutch is required

Methodology/Certification requirements
VCA VOL
Certification as project manager is a strong added value

Language proficiencies
Dutch: fluent
Other languages are a plus

Location
Umicore Hoboken
100% onsite presence required

Contract
Start ASAP, notice period is acceptable
Long-term collaboration planned

Skills
Background as (project) engineer - 5 Years
Can read & understand P&ID's - Yes
Ervaring E2E project manager - 10 Year

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