Technical Manager Europe

Holcim is the leading partner for sustainable construction, creating value across the built environment from infrastructure and industry to buildings.

Headquartered in Zug, Switzerland, Holcim has more than 48,000 employees in 45 attractive markets – across Europe, Latin America, Asia, Middle East & Africa.

Holcim offers high-value end-to-end Building Materials and Building Solutions, from foundations and flooring to roofing and walling – powered by premium brands including ECOPlanet, ECOPact, and ECOCycle®. Find out more at www.holcim.com

WHO IS HOLCIM?

As a global leader in innovative and sustainable building solutions, Holcim is enabling greener cities, smarter infrastructure and improving living standards around the world. With sustainability at the core of our strategy, we are becoming a net-zero company, with our people and communities at the heart of our success. We are driving circular construction as a world leader in recycling to build more with less. It’s all thanks to our 70,000 talented people around the world who are passionate about building progress for people and the planet through four business segments: Cement, Ready-Mix Concrete, Aggregates and Solutions & Products.

WHO ARE HOLCIM PEOPLE

Holcim people are passionate about finding better ways to build. They embrace innovation and improvement with a pioneering spirit. They work as trusted partners, creating better solutions and experiences for their customers, communities, and colleagues.

Role Overview

We are seeking a strategic leader who balances a strong passion for people management with deep technical and process expertise within the building construction industry. In this role, you will oversee field services, training programs, and technical tool development while serving as a key bridge between sales support, engineering excellence, and senior leadership.

Your responsibilities will include:

Leading & Developing Teams: manage a multidisciplinary regional technical team, including Regional Technical Managers and the Training & Digital Support Manager, to support their professional growth and strategic objectives
Driving Sales Support & Strategy: analyze European market trends and competitive products, assist with codes and approvals, and collaborate with Technical Managers to develop tools that enhance sales and market competitiveness
Overseeing Technical Tools & Literature: define, coordinate, and develop essential working tools (like BOQs calculations and planning designs) and technical content, including installation guidelines, specification documents, and marketing materials
Managing Training Centers: oversee the development and implementation of technical training programs for contractors and reprersentatives, driving alignment and program harmonization
Ensuring Field Service Excellence: maintain departmental health and safety protocols while supervising the communication of crucial installation and design requirements to architects, specifiers, contractors, and sales representatives
Budgeting & Reporting: monitor departmental expenses (including T&E, training facilities, and warranty claims) and deliver comprehensive monthly status reports directly to the Technical Director

Your qualifications, experience, and skills:

Degree in Civil Engineering or Industrial Engineering
Ideally 5 to 10 years of proven experience within the building construction industry, backed by solid product knowledge and a deep understanding of market trends and competitors
Fully proficient in written and verbal English, French, and Dutch; knowledge of German is considered a strong asset
Proficiency in standard MS Office and the Google ecosystem, AutoCAD and Revit knowledge would be advantage
Experienced with calculation tools (BOQ)
A natural coach who supports team development, fosters constructive, cross-functional collaboration and has proactive mindset
Exceptional interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate convincingly, build strong internal and external client relationships, and make well-founded, thoughtful decisions with strict attention to detail

Holcim is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. We support equal opportunities for everyone, regardless of race, national origin, gender, sexuality, disability, or age

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