Project Engineering Manager

HERACLES Group, Greece's leading company in innovative and sustainable building solutions and a member of HOLCIM, is seeking to recruit a Project Engineering Manager. With sustainability at the core of our strategy, the "OLYMPUS" is a pioneering project aiming to fulfill our zero-carbon commitment. Our goal is the green transformation of our Group's cement production plant inMilaki, Evia, into a net zero carbon facility, utilizing innovative carbon capture technologies.

Based in ourAthens Head Offices, you will join our Project Team for this large-scale CO2 emissions avoidance "OLYMPUS" Carbon Capture project that will spearhead the decarbonization of energy intensive industries. OLYMPUS is a flagship project in Holcim’s European decarbonization roadmap. It will lead to the development of storage capacity in southern Europe. With a target operational date of 2028, the project aims to capture and store 1 million tons of CO₂ annually. In 2023, the project was selected for a grant from the EU Innovation Fund.

The Role

The Project Engineering Manager will be responsible for the overall engineering management, coordination, and technical governance of the OLYMPUS project across all major process areas and disciplines.

The role covers cement plant retrofitting (new calciner, WHR, preheater revamping), alternative fuels systems, carbon capture plant, new jetty, and associated utilities (HV substation, wastewater treatment, seawater treatment, and full integration with existing plant networks including power, sewage, and compressed air systems). You will ensure full technical integrity from basic design through detailed engineering and execution, while managing Engineering Providers, Vendors, and Subcontractors in alignment with project, safety, environmental, and quality requirements.

Key responsibilities include:

• Manage all engineering activities for the project and support the Permitting/EIA Manager on all technical aspects.
• Ensure execution of engineering contracts, including deliverable lists, technical reviews, and compliance with project requirements.
• Review and approve all engineering deliverables from Subcontractors and Vendors, ensuring quality, completeness, and technical alignment.
• Ensure effective execution of key engineering reviews, including HSED, constructability, layout, and design readiness reviews.
• Oversee cost-effective engineering solutions and ensure design optimization while maintaining technical robustness.
• Manage technical changes, modifications, and resolution of engineering issues in a timely and structured manner.
• Ensure full coordination and interface management between disciplines, vendors, and subcontractors, including battery limits definition.
• Prepare technical specifications for engineering services, procurement packages, and construction contracts.
• Lead technical clarifications during tendering processes and participate in vendor/subcontractor selection, bid evaluation, and negotiations.
• Monitor engineering progress, ensure delivery according to schedule, and report deviations with clear mitigation actions.
• Manage technical documentation systems and ensure proper document control and distribution.
• Support construction and commissioning phases by ensuring availability of complete and approved engineering documentation.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary technical teams, including external partners, to ensure site requirements are met and delays are minimized.
• Ensure collection and organization of final technical dossiers and as-built documentation.
• Support definition of maintenance strategies, inspection routines, and reliability requirements for new equipment.

Key Success Factors & Prerequisites:

• Strong ability to manage complex, multi-disciplinary engineering scopes in large industrial projects.
• Excellent interface management and coordination skills across multiple stakeholders.
• Strong problem-solving mindset with proactive risk identification and mitigation.
• Ability to ensure clear reporting, progress monitoring, and technical governance.
• Strong commitment to Health, Safety & Environmental standards.
• Availability for frequent coordination meetings with designers, vendors, and subcontractors (including international travel).

What are we looking for

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering ; Master’s degree is an asset.
• Extensive experience (10+ years) in engineering and engineering management roles within large-scale industrial or EPC/EPCM projects.
• Proven experience leading multidisciplinary engineering scopes and teams across full project lifecycle.
• Strong background in large capital projects (cement, power, oil & gas, or heavy industry).
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex interfaces between vendors, subcontractors, and engineering contractors.
• Experience in technical governance, decision-making, and ensuring compliance with project scope, cost, schedule, and quality requirements.
• Strong leadership in coordinating engineering deliverables and driving accountability across multiple stakeholders.
• Solid experience in vendor/subcontractor management, technical evaluation, and coordination during execution.
• Strong understanding of industrial engineering standards, safety, and regulatory frameworks.
• Ability to operate effectively in fast-paced, large-scale international project environments with senior stakeholder exposure.

The company offers:

• A unique opportunity to work for a leading player in the building industry and a Top Employer, recognized for its commitment to its people.
• Continuous training and career growth opportunities within an international Group.
• Opportunity to contribute to a pioneering CCS project with major environmental impact.

All applications will be treated with strict confidentiality.