Requirements: English
Company: Bakker & Partners
Region: Antwerp , Flanders
Our client, a leading European provider of locomotive leasing solutions, is seeking a Senior Project Manager to join its growing team in Antwerp. With Responsibilities including new builds and ETCS retrofits, this role is critical to supporting our expanding project pipeline
What youll do
As Senior Project Manager, youll manage complex projects across Europe from 10M ETCS retrofits to 150M new builds with a strong focus on projects in Spain in the first 2 years. Youll ensure quality, budget, and timelines are met while collaborating with suppliers, customers, and internal teams.
- Lead full project lifecycle: contract review, kickoff, production, and delivery
- Track progress, manage risks, and implement mitigation strategies
- Act as main point of contact for external stakeholders (suppliers, authorities) and internal teams (commercial, engineering)
- Maintain transparency, manage supplier relationships, and ensure contractual obligations are met
- Contribute to continuous improvement of internal project management practices
- Travel within Europe (approx 12 trips per month)
Who you are
- 5+ years of experience in project management
- Background in Civil or Industrial Engineering preferred
- Proven track record on complex, high-value technical projects
- Strong contract management and negotiation skills
- Fluent in Spanish and English Spanish is essential for working with key suppliers and stakeholders
- Proactive, analytical, structured, and autonomous in your approach
- Experience in the railway sector is a plus, but we also welcome professionals from industries like aerospace or other complex technical fields
What we offer
- A permanent position in a growing, stable company with long-term project visibility
- A Salary package with full standard benefits package (Company car, health insurance and pension plan, meal & eco vouchers, Iphone + subscription, laptop, Bike leasing)
- 30 days annual leave
- Work flexibility with possibility of 40% remote work (quarterly)
Ready to drive Europes locomotive future?
Apply now and join a team where complex projects and international teamwork meet long-term impact.