Department Manager - Layout & Piping Engineering

Company Description

Welcome to Kanadevia Inova, a global innovation leader in the waste infrastructure space, where we believe in creating a sustainable future through technology and innovation.

Transforming Waste into Value

At Kanadevia Inova, we pride ourselves on being at the forefront of waste-to-X technology. We are not just waste managers; we are creators of value from what communities discard. Your role at Kanadevia Inova directly contributes to turning something once considered useless - waste - into something invaluable: energy, heat, hydrogen, fertilizer, and beyond..

Find out more about Kanadevia Inova at www.kanadevia-inova.com.

Job Description

• Ensure successful project delivery with a strong focus on quality, schedule adherence, and resource planning.
• Take full ownership of technical and organizational decisions within the Layout & Piping discipline.
• Lead and empower a dynamic engineering team dedicated to Layout & Piping activities.
• Coach, motivate, and develop team members, defining clear growth paths and fostering accountability.
• Promote collaboration, knowledge sharing, and continuous professional development across the team.
• Build and maintain a high-performing, expert, and sustainable engineering organization

Qualifications

• Over 15 years of strong expertise in piping engineering and more than 5 years of experience managing Layout and Piping departments, including layout design and planning, material selection, pipe supports, and flexibility/stress analysis.
• Strong experience in managing pipe classes and valves, ensuring technical accuracy, compliance, and high engineering standards.
• Proven leadership skills, with the ability to manage conflicts constructively and mentor team members to strengthen overall team capabilities.
• Proactive problem-solver with a solution-oriented mindset and a hands-on approach.
• Excellent cross-cultural communication skills and ability to build strong professional relationships.
• Fluency in English and Italian required.

Additional Information

• Responsible challenge with diversified field of activity
• Team-oriented working atmosphere in an international Company
• Personal development opportunities through own Inova Academy
• Opportunity to gain an insight into various technical disciplines
• Excellent employment conditions
• Attractive working place (central, good transport links)

Compensation

Basic wage component (gross): 77000 EUR/year

This amount is our minimal offered salary. Compensation is determined based on your level, skills, experience and qualifications.

For HR agencies: Please note that we do not accept applications coming from agencies. Thank you.