Plant Manager – Marine Construction Project

About the role

BESIX Group is seeking an experienced Plant Manager to lead the equipment management for a large marine construction project in Mozambique. The role involves overseeing all plant and machinery functions to ensure project objectives are met while adhering to company standards and best practices.

Key responsibilities

• Lead the functional management of all project equipment, including mechanics, lubrication, maintenance control, and fuel.
• Coordinate with the Construction Manager to align equipment planning with overall project schedules and corrective actions.
• Develop the plant department’s organizational chart, defining roles, authorities, and responsibilities down to the foreman level.
• Supervise all services related to equipment, ensuring compliance with safety, quality, and environmental requirements.
• Conduct field inspections, capture daily production data, and report issues to the Employer and Engineer.
• Define and request the allocation of necessary equipment for project execution.
• Liaise with the Employer’s and Engineer’s supervision on equipment‑related matters.
• Apply company norms, procedures, and HSE plans to improve project outcomes.

Required profile

• Mechanical or electro‑mechanical engineering degree (specialised mechanic or mechanical engineer).
• Minimum 10 years of experience in similar plant‑management roles within construction or marine projects.
• Proven experience in both mechanical and managerial aspects of equipment operations.

Required skills

• Mechanical engineering expertise
• Equipment maintenance and lubrication
• Fuel management
• Maintenance control systems
• Project planning coordination
• Health, safety and environmental (HSE) compliance

What we offer

• Opportunity to work on a high‑visibility marine construction project.
• Collaboration with an international, multidisciplinary team.
• Access to BESIX’s internal engineering resources and best‑practice tools.