Field Project Engineer

About Alfa Laval

Alfa Laval focuses on engineering innovation to foster a sustainable future. Their advanced technologies enhance efficiency, reliability, and productivity for clients spanning food, water, energy, pharmaceutical, and industrial sectors.

Role Overview

Join the Food & Water Services team to facilitate lifecycle service growth through spare parts, upgrades, service agreements, and tailored technical service solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop project-specific cost estimates by liaising with local service providers and contractors, achieving competitive bids through negotiation and ensuring proposals are both technically sound and commercially viable.
• Oversee customer projects in the Middle East via continuous engagement such as site visits and coordination with project teams.
• Work collaboratively with service execution teams, subcontractors, customers, and sales departments to ensure project alignment.
• Participate actively in client meetings and site discussions to aid project execution and proposal formulation.
• Track project progress and financial performance, ensuring adherence to approved plans and minimizing budget deviations.
• Efficiently allocate and manage resources to meet project timelines and resolve execution issues.
• Handle selection and coordination of subcontractors, ensuring project integration and quality service standards.
• Supervise on-site operations including execution, commissioning, and startup phases alongside client representatives.
• Ensure compliance with project specifications, safety protocols, and quality benchmarks throughout project lifecycle.

Preferred Qualifications and Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related technical field.
• Between 4 to 8 years of experience in project engineering, field execution, commissioning, or industrial projects.
• Familiarity with safety standards and regulations.
• Strong technical acumen combined with commercial insight, negotiation prowess, and problem-solving capabilities.
• Preferred proficiency in the Italian language.
• Experience in working with customers and contractors across the Middle East is advantageous.
• Willingness and ability to travel extensively and perform on-site duties as necessary.

Physical and Environmental Considerations

• The role demands resilience to physical and psychological pressures and maintaining a balanced work-life dynamic.
• Rapid market changes require alertness and close collaboration with stakeholders for quick solutions and delivery.
• Frequent travel throughout a broad geographic area is essential, with significant presence at customer locations.
• Ability to manage work-related stress effectively.

Why Join?

• Engage in a challenging role within a supportive and collaborative workplace.
• Build a diverse, global network and interact with a multinational workforce.
• Contribute meaningfully to Alfa Laval’s long-term success while continuously learning.
• Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion is central, with behavioural assessments integrated into recruitment.