Department Manager - Layout & Piping Engineering

Department Manager - Layout & Piping Engineering

Full-time

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

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Responsible challenge with diversified field of activity.
• Team‑oriented working atmosphere in an international company.
• Personal development opportunities through 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): 77,000 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.