The Weir Group PLC
Senior Technical Project Manager
The Weir Group PLCNetherlands19 days ago
Full-timeRemote FriendlyDesign, Engineering
Job title: Senior Technical Project Manager

Division: Weir Minerals

Location: Venlo, the Netherlands (Onsite/Hybrid)

Are you ready to lead groundbreaking projects in mining technology for a sustainable future? Weir Minerals is seeking a Senior Technical Project Manager to drive innovation in hydraulic ore hoisting and positive displacement pumping-technology, manage multidisciplinary teams, and deliver integrated engineering solutions that set new standards for the industry. As our Senior Technical Project Manager you play a critical role into bridging our legacy of robust engineering with the future of innovative minerals resource extraction.

Why choose Weir:

Be part of a global organization dedicated to building a better future

At Weir, the growing world depends on us. It depends on us constantly reinventing, quickly adapting and continually finding better, faster, more sustainable ways to access the resources it needs to thrive. And it depends on each of us doing the best work of our lives. It’s a big challenge – but it is exciting.

An opportunity to grow your own way:

Everything moves fast in the dynamic world of Weir. This creates opportunities for us to take on new challenges, explore new areas, learn, progress and excel. Best of all, there is no set path that our people must take. Instead, everyone is given the support and freedom to tailor-make their own career and do the best work of their lives.

Feel empowered to be yourself and belong:

Weir is a welcoming, inclusive place, where each individual’s contribution is recognized and all employees are encouraged to innovate, collaborate and be themselves. We continually focus on people and their wellbeing. We believe in fairness and choose to be honest, transparent and authentic in everything we do.

Key Responsibilities

Full scope of responsibilities will be shared during the interview process.

  • Lead Projects:

Manage the full lifecycle of integrated mining system projects, from planning and design to delivery and improvement.

  • Drive Innovation:

Integrate Weir’s core technologies such as slurry transport, wear-resistant materials, hydraulic solutions, into next-generation mining applications.

  • Collaborate cross functional:

Guide cross-functional teams and coordinate with external experts and contractors to achieve project goals. Facilitating stakeholder engagement and promoting collaboration in a technical international environment.

  • Champion Safety & Sustainability:

Foster a safety-first culture and promote environmental stewardship in every aspect of your work. Ensuring adherence to safety requirements and regulations. Setting a strong example for the team and integrate safety in all improvement activities.

  • Ensure Excellence:

Oversee prototyping, testing, and deployment, monitor performance metrics, and implement continuous improvement strategies.

  • Compliance & Accreditation

Ensure compliance with relevant standards and regulations. Identify and mitigate technical, operational, and environmental risks. Promote safety and sustainability throughout the project lifecycle.

  • Travel

Willingness to travel internationally as needed to mine sites, customers and other Weir locations.

Job Knowledge/Education And Qualifications

  • Master’s or Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or comparable.
  • PMP, Prince II or equivalent certification is highly preferred.
  • 10+ years of experience in technical project management, using project management tooling and other relevant tools for integrated solutions design and simulations..
  • Proven experience in leading multidisciplinary design & development teams for high capital-intensive, integrated system solutions.
  • Proven experience in external contract management.
  • Highly preferred; Understanding of mining systems.
  • Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

Founded in 1871, Weir is a world leading engineering business with a purpose to make mining operations smarter, more efficient and sustainable. Thanks to Weir’s technology, our customers can produce essential metals and minerals using less energy, water and waste at lower cost. With the increasing need for metals and minerals for climate change solutions, Weir colleagues are playing their part in powering a low carbon future. We are a global family of 11,000 uniquely talented people in over 60 countries, inspiring each other to do the best work of our lives.

For additional information about what it is like to work at Weir, please visit our Career Page and LinkedIn Life Page.

Weir is committed to an inclusive and diverse workplace. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability, age, or any other legally protected status.

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