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Program Management Specialist Lead strategic programs, drive cross-functional execution, and deliver measurable business outcomes. We are looking for an experienced Program Management Specialist to oversee complex, multi-project initiatives, establish governance frameworks, manage stakeholder engagement, and ensure successful delivery against organizational goals. Key Responsibilities Define and manage program governance, planning, and execution frameworks Coordinate multiple projects and dependencies across teams Partner with senior stakeholders to align programs with business objectives Proactively identify and mitigate program risks and issues Deliver executive reporting, KPIs, and program performance insights You'll Work With Executive leaders, Program Managers, Project Managers, PMO teams, and Delivery Leads to drive successful program outcomes and business value realization. Ideal Candidate Profile 6-9 years of Program or Project Management experience Proven success managing complex multi-project programs Strong leadership, stakeholder management, and problem-solving skills Experience with Agile, Waterfall, or hybrid delivery methodologies Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree preferred PMP, PRINCE2, CSM, or equivalent certification preferred Core Skills Program Management • PMO Governance • Portfolio Management • Risk Management • Stakeholder Management • Executive Reporting • Strategic Planning • Agile Delivery • Resource Planning • Change Management Success Metrics Program Delivery • Benefits Realization • Stakeholder Satisfaction • Governance Compliance • Risk Reduction • On-Time Execution Build alignment. Mitigate risk. Deliver impactful programs at scale.

Role Overview Our client, a growing technology-driven organization, is looking for an experienced AI Architect to lead the design and implementation of enterprise AI solutions, including Generative AI, Large Language Models (LLMs), AI agents and intelligent automation. The role involves defining AI architecture, selecting appropriate technologies, integrating AI capabilities into enterprise applications and ensuring solutions are scalable, secure and commercially viable. The successful candidate will work closely with business stakeholders, data science teams, software engineers and cloud architects to translate business requirements into practical AI solutions. The ideal candidate will bring strong experience in enterprise architecture, machine learning, cloud-based AI platforms and emerging AI technologies, with the ability to drive AI adoption and innovation across business functions. Key Roles & Responsibilities Define enterprise AI architecture, technology strategy and implementation roadmaps. Design scalable AI and Generative AI solutions for complex business requirements. Architect LLM-based applications, Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) and AI agent solutions. Evaluate AI models, frameworks, vector databases and orchestration technologies. Integrate AI capabilities with enterprise applications, APIs and data platforms. Design secure and scalable AI solutions across AWS, Azure or Google Cloud. Establish AI governance, responsible AI, data privacy and security standards. Optimise model performance, latency, accuracy and infrastructure costs. Collaborate with data scientists, software engineers, product owners and business teams. Lead AI proof of concepts, solution evaluations and production deployments. Define reusable AI components, reference architectures and engineering standards. Mentor technical teams and guide the adoption of emerging AI technologies. Preferred Qualifications Bachelor's or master's degree in Computer Science, AI, Data Science or a related field. 10–15+ years of overall technology experience, including relevant AI architecture experience. Strong experience designing and deploying enterprise AI or machine learning solutions. Hands-on exposure to Generative AI, LLMs and production AI applications. Experience with cloud-based AI platforms and enterprise integration patterns. Key Skills & Attributes Enterprise AI architecture and solution design. Generative AI, LLMs, RAG and AI agents. Machine learning and model deployment. API integration and distributed systems. AI security, governance and responsible AI. Stakeholder management and technical leadership. Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities. Technical Skills Python and AI/ML frameworks. LangChain, LlamaIndex or equivalent frameworks. OpenAI models, Azure AI, AWS AI services or Google Cloud AI. Vector databases and embedding technologies. REST APIs, microservices and event-driven architecture. Docker, Kubernetes and CI/CD. MLflow, model monitoring and MLOps tools. Reporting / Team Relationships Works closely with: CTO / Head of Engineering Enterprise Architecture Team Data Science and AI Engineering Teams Cloud and Infrastructure Teams Product Management Team Information Security Team What the Role Offers This is a strategic leadership opportunity for an AI professional who wants to shape the future of enterprise AI, Generative AI and intelligent automation. The successful candidate will play an important role in developing scalable AI architectures, integrating intelligent solutions into business operations and driving innovation across enterprise technology platforms. The role offers an opportunity to influence AI strategy, lead architectural initiatives and contribute to the growth of a technology-driven organisation.

Assistant Manager – HR Business Partner Reporting To: Associate Director – HR Business Partner Job Summary add The team partners with business stakeholders across seven strategic regional markets to attract, develop, engage, and retain top talent. Working closely with HR Centres of Excellence, the team drives people initiatives, implements HR best practices, and supports business growth through collaboration and continuous development. Key Responsibilities Business Strategy & Talent Solutions Support talent initiatives across organisational transformation, employee engagement, recognition, performance management, learning and development, and retention. Collaborate with HR teams, including Talent Acquisition, Compensation and Benefits, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, Employee Relations, HR Operations, and Organisation and Talent Solutions, to deliver effective people solutions. Support organisation-wide initiatives, events, and employee engagement programmes. Leverage HR metrics, workforce insights, and business data to inform decisions and recommend solutions. Navigate cross-functional relationships within a complex, matrixed organisation. Leadership & Employee Experience Build trusted, long-term relationships with employees, managers, and business leaders. Partner with leaders to strengthen talent retention, employee morale, productivity, and organisational effectiveness. Understand business priorities and leadership development needs to support leadership growth. Foster an open, inclusive, and collaborative workplace aligned with organisational values. Desired Profile Strong communication, interpersonal, and stakeholder management skills. Ability to understand business needs and translate them into practical HR solutions. Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret HR metrics and workforce insights. Collaborative, proactive approach to employee engagement and talent management. Ability to work effectively across teams and influence stakeholders.

Why this role exists Every AI use case in the CoE portfolio depends on data: from sales and customer systems, from support and engineering knowledge sources, and from delivery and operational systems. Before an agent can use it, that data has to be joined, current, governed and checked against what each user is allowed to see. This role makes data a shared, reusable capability of the AI CoE rather than something rebuilt for each use case. It owns the data layer at feasibility and development) stages and keeps the data running after go-live. Role overview The AI CoE Senior Data Engineer & Architect owns the data layer of the AI lifecycle. You will assess data feasibility for each new use case, build and run the pipelines that feed the AI platform, model the semantic layer that agents query instead of raw tables, and make sure every agent sees only the data its user is allowed to see. This is a hands-on engineering role with production ownership, measured on agents getting correct, current and permitted data, and on each new use case reaching data-ready faster than the last. Where this role sits Reports to Head of the AI Centre of Excellence Works with Senior AI Engineer daily; AI Architect on reference architecture; AI Engagement Specialist on data feasibility; AI Ops Lead on pipeline health and cost; system integrators; data owners in each function; Security and GRC Owns Data feasibility assessments, AI data pipelines and connectors, semantic models and metrics for AI use, retrieval-ready knowledge sources, data access patterns for agents, and data freshness and quality targets Accountable for Correct, current, governed data for every agent in production, measured on freshness, quality, reuse of semantic models and time from PRD approval to data-ready Location India What you will own Data feasibility and readiness • Assess the data behind every PRD before build is approved: sources, owners, volumes, quality, access paths and gaps, written up as a data readiness view the stage gate can act on, with what is missing, stale or not permitted and options to fix it. Pipelines and integration • Build and run the pipelines that feed the AI platform (on AWS today) and the warehouses agents query, such as BigQuery or Redshift, with incremental and, where it matters, event-driven sync. • Close freshness gaps: know how long a new record or document takes to reach an agent, set a target with the business, and meet it. Handle deletions and permission changes, not just new records. • Build and maintain connectors with the system integrators, so each new source is added once and reused across use cases. Semantic layer • Model the business entities and metrics agents need in the semantic layer, so agents query governed definitions agreed with data owners, consistent with what dashboards report, instead of writing SQL against raw tables. • Put guardrails on structured queries: read-only access, row limits, timeouts and cost limits for any agent that queries data. Retrieval-ready knowledge • Prepare unstructured sources for retrieval with the Senior AI Engineer: metadata, release and version tags, access tags, and structure that keeps the source context intact; build and maintain the golden datasets used to test retrieval and answer quality. Data access, security and governance • Make agents act as the user: user-scoped access, row and column-level security in the semantic layer, and no over-privileged shared service accounts. • Handle sensitive data properly with Security and GRC: classification, masking of personal and customer data in tickets, residency rules for regulated regions, lineage and audit evidence. Run and improve (L5) • Own pipeline health in production: freshness and quality monitoring, alerts someone acts on, and fast recovery when a source system changes its schema; with AI Ops, keep processing, storage and embedding spend per use case in check. • Turn each build into reusable data products so the next use case starts from shared models and connectors, not from scratch. What we are looking for Essential • 8+ years in data engineering, including at least 3 years building data for ML, analytics or Gen AI products running in production. • Strong SQL and Python, and pipeline orchestration in practice, for example Airflow, dbt, AWS Glue or similar. • Cloud data platforms: Azure , AWS (S3, Glue, Redshift, RDS) and/or Google BigQuery. • Semantic and dimensional modelling: hands-on with a semantic or metrics layer such as Cube, dbt Semantic Layer, LookML or Power BI semantic models. • Incremental and event-driven ingestion: change data capture, webhooks or streaming, and handling deletes and late-arriving data. • Data for retrieval: document ingestion, metadata design and hybrid or vector search (for example OpenSearch, Elasticsearch or pgvector), and enough understanding of embeddings to work with an AI engineer. • Data security in practice: role-based access, row and column-level security, handling personal data, and cloud identity and access management. • API integration with enterprise SaaS, such as CRM and Atlassian REST APIs. • Data quality discipline: tests, freshness and quality monitoring, and service-level targets for data. • Clear communication with data owners and business teams: able to explain what the data can and cannot support, and why. Data depth We are looking for someone who has run pipelines in production and lived with the consequences, and can tell when an agent's wrong answer is really a data problem. Strongly preferred • Sales and customer data, support and engineering knowledge data, or ERP and manufacturing data; Progress OpenEdge familiarity is a plus. • Experience with an enterprise RAG or AI platform, and with exposing data to agents through APIs or MCP tools. • Working alongside system integrators and a central data team, and across time zones; enterprise B2B SaaS experience. What this role is not • Not a BI developer. Dashboards are owned by the functions and AI Ops; you make the data behind them and the agents trustworthy. • Not the owner of the enterprise data platform. You work with the central data team and reuse their assets, and build what AI use cases need on top. • Not an AI engineer. Agent logic, prompts and models sit with the Senior AI Engineer; you own the data they depend on. • Not a one-off integration contractor. You own the pipelines and semantic models in production, after go-live. What success looks like First 3 months • Data feasibility assessments completed for the priority use cases. • A data readiness checklist built into the stage gates and used on every new use case. • An agreed access pattern with Security for user-scoped data, and freshness measured for priority data sources. • Semantic layer version 1 live for the priority domain, used by production agents. Freshness and quality targets set and monitored for every production data source.

Qualified CMA with 12+ years of experience in API costing, product costing, and cost analysis. Experienced in COGS computation, cost variance analysis, transfer pricing, and R&D product costing. Expertise in budgeting, overhead planning, cost optimization, and financial analysis. Hands-on experience in inventory valuation, stock provisioning, and solvent and metal recovery analysis. Experienced in cost audits, CAS-4/PLI workings, RoDTEP returns, and NPPA compliance. Proficient in process automation and improvement initiatives using SAP, Anaplan, and Power BI.

Innovation starts from the heart. Heart valve disease impact millions of lives, spanning all ages and geographies. As communities globally address the opportunities and challenges of cardiovascular care, telling a compelling and authentic story is more crucial than ever. Beyond raising awareness, our Marketing teams build lasting, trusted relationships with medical professionals and industry stakeholders to ensure patients can receive the treatments they need. Dedicated to innovation, our Surgical business unit is focused on identifying and solving critical, unmet needs in cardiac surgery. In understanding the challenges of open-heart surgery, we partner with surgical teams to deliver modern technologies intended to enhance patients’ quality of life and expand their potential treatment opportunities. It’s our driving force to help patients live longer and healthier lives. Join us and be part of our inspiring journey. How you’ll make an impact:• Develop and execute the production of marketing and product training materials, and deliver sales force training• Collaborate with marketing team to develop marketing messages based on regional strategies, knowledge of current literature and regulatory/legal requirements for minor product and/or single market launches, campaigns, and programs or initiatives• Develop product materials and programs that support product launch and commercialization strategies using established brand guidelines and procedures• Collaborate with regional marketing and demand planning to clarify demand forecasts for manufacturing and sales operations for minor product and/or single market launches, campaigns, and programs or initiatives• Lead sections of projects for the Congress Management process• Manage the product samples/marketing collateral forecasting, storage, distribution process for minor product launches• Drive marketing collateral/labeling through all relevant legal and regulatory approval processes through collaboration with relevant cross-functional stakeholders for minor product and/or single market launches, campaigns, and programs or initiatives• Develop product and kit labels required for regional product approvals• Responsible for business intelligence activities• Other incidental duties assigned by LeadershipWhat you’ll need (Required):• Bachelor's or Master's degree with minimum of 5 -7 years of relevant marketing experience. • Proven experience in the medical device industry is required, with exposure to cardiac surgery products, therapies, or procedures strongly preferred. • Prior sales experience is an advantage.What else we look for (Preferred):• Proven expertise in MS Office Suite, Copilot• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and interpersonal relationship skills including consultative and relationship management skills• Excellent problem-solving , critical thinking, and investigative skills• Substantial understanding in tracking and interpreting market share, pricing, ASPs, competitive dynamics.• Substantial knowledge of marketing concepts and principles• Expertise and ability to coach others in one or more functional areas• Ability to forecast product lines for short-term and long-term accuracy based on market development, sales trends, competition and changing market dynamics.• Possess a fundamental clinical knowledge related to hospital environment, clinical practice and reimbursement policies• Strict attention to detail• Ability to interact professionally with all organizational levels• Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast paced environment• Work is performed independently on complex projects and/or lines of work and may be reviewed for accuracy and soundness• Adhere to all company rules and requirements (e.g., pandemic protocols, Environmental Health & Safety rules) and take adequate control measures in preventing injuries to themselves and others as well as to the protection of environment and prevention of pollution under their span of influence/control

Legal Counsel | Construction and Public Procurement Location: Bucharest Workstyle: Full On-SiteAbout the company Our client is a Romanian construction company, part of an engineering group active for over 30 years and with projects delivered in more than 15 countries. It delivers construction, installations and security systems projects across Romania, with particular strength in critical infrastructure and transport. Why this role End-to-end exposure to complex construction and infrastructure projects, from tender documentation through contract execution, claims and disputes Real public procurement work: clarifications, CNSC challenges, contract changes during execution, subcontracting and third-party support A stable group with a strong pipeline of public and private projects Direct work with the technical, bidding, commercial, procurement, finance and project management teams, so you see the business, not just the paperwork A company committed to modernising legal work through AI tools, which is a real development area for a forward-looking lawyer Role purpose Provide legal consultancy, assistance and representation for the company, with a focus on construction contracts and public procurement. The aim is to identify and reduce legal and contractual risk across all projects. Main responsibilities Advise and support the bidding teams throughout public procurement procedures: tender documentation risk analysis, clarifications, association and subcontracting agreements, support commitments Draft challenges to the CNSC, court complaints and related points of view Draft, review and negotiate construction contracts: general contracting, design and build, subcontracting, equipment supply and services, plus addenda Analyse contractual obligations, risks and liabilities before the company takes them on Support contract execution: delays, additional works, design changes, suspensions, extensions, penalties, guarantees, retentions, insurance, terminations and rescissions Draft and analyse notifications, contractual claims and responses to claims from beneficiaries, partners, subcontractors and suppliers Support the analysis and justification of changes to public procurement contracts during implementation, and check legal compliance on subcontracting, third-party support and changes to association composition Draft legal opinions and applications, check the legality of documents submitted for endorsement, and prepare documents for Board and General Assembly approval Advise on labour law matters Represent the company before authorities, courts and arbitration, and support external lawyers on outsourced litigation Keep an updated record of contracts, guarantees, deadlines, litigation status and financial exposure Monitor legislative changes and case law, especially in public procurement Requirements Law degree (mandatory) Minimum 5 years of legal experience, of which at least 3 to 5 years in construction, infrastructure or installations contracts, or in public procurement Practical experience with public procurement procedures and with executing contracts signed with contracting authorities, ideally in construction. This is the key requirement. Solid knowledge of Law 98/2016, Law 99/2016, Law 101/2016, HG 394/2016 and HG 395/2016 Practical experience using AI solutions in legal work. Certifications or training in AI for legal work are a plus. Advanced English, including drafting and negotiating contracts and legal correspondence Knowledge of Romanian and EU legislation: civil law, civil procedure, commercial law, company law and labour law Knowledge of the legislation and contractual practice applicable to construction and installations projects MS Office, email and remote communication tools Advantages Experience with FIDIC or other international contracts Experience managing contractual claims, disputes and litigation in construction Personal qualities Strong prioritisation and organisation, excellent written and verbal communication, analytical thinking, attention to detail, good negotiation skills, a positive and results-oriented attitude, and team spirit. Package and conditions Contract: employment contract (CIM) preferred. Other options, such as collaboration through your own law office. Working model: full on-site Compensation: open - can be discussed in the interview process, based on experience GDPR Notice: By applying for this role, candidates implicitly consent to their personal data being processed by Antal, unless otherwise advised in writing.Please note that our career ads may use approximate salary levels as a guide. However, we are happy to consider applications from all candidates who can demonstrate the skills necessary to fulfill the role. We can only respond to the best-fit applicants within an average response time of a maximum of four weeks. The rest of the CVs are stored in our international talent pool for potential future matches. Please note that your personal information will be treated under our Privacy Policy. Thank you!

Job Title: Quantity Surveyor – Building Construction – Ghana Industry: Construction & Infrastructure Location: Accra, Ghana (with regular travel to project sites) Salary: Competitive Salary + Other Benefits About the Opportunity Antal International is recruiting an experienced and commercially astute Quantity Surveyor on behalf of an established construction company operating in Ghana. The successful candidate will play a key role in managing project measurement, valuations, cost control, subcontractor payments and commercial reporting across multiple building construction projects. This position offers an opportunity for a results-driven construction professional to contribute to the financial performance, commercial discipline and successful delivery of complex construction projects. Role Purpose The Quantity Surveyor will be responsible for ensuring that construction works are accurately measured, valued, certified and commercially accounted for throughout the project lifecycle. Reporting to the Technical Office Manager, the successful candidate will oversee interim valuations, variations, subcontractor payments, cost-value reconciliation, project cash-flow forecasting and final accounts. The role requires strong technical competence, commercial judgement and the ability to work effectively with project managers, engineers, subcontractors, consultants and finance teams. Key Responsibilities 1. Project Commercial Planning and Set-Up Review contract Bills of Quantities (BOQs), pricing schedules, tender assumptions and contractual rates. Collaborate with the estimating team to establish project cost codes, budgets and commercial baselines. Agree measurement methodologies and valuation procedures with clients and consultants. Establish and maintain valuation registers, variation schedules and subcontractor payment records. 2. Measurement and Quantity Verification Undertake accurate measurement of construction works from drawings and site inspections. Prepare detailed quantity take-offs in accordance with applicable measurement standards. Verify quantities against approved BOQs, drawings and project specifications. Maintain comprehensive measurement records, joint measurement sheets and supporting documentation. Validate material quantities required for procurement and project execution. 3. Interim Valuations and Payment Applications Prepare and submit monthly interim payment applications covering completed works, materials on site, preliminaries and variations. Liaise with client quantity surveyors and consultants to secure timely certification. Monitor submitted valuations against certified amounts and identify under-certification. Support the finance team in monitoring payment collections and outstanding receivables. Maintain accurate records of project valuations and payment certificates. 4. Variations and Contractual Claims Identify, measure and value variations arising from design changes, site instructions and additional works. Prepare detailed rate analyses and supporting documentation for variation claims. Maintain accurate records of dayworks, labour, equipment and materials used for additional works. Coordinate with the Contract Manager to ensure variations are properly instructed, documented and submitted. Monitor variations through submission, negotiation, agreement and payment. Provide quantified supporting evidence for contractual claims and extensions of time. 5. Subcontractor and Supplier Valuations Measure and assess subcontractor works against contractual obligations and actual progress. Prepare subcontractor payment recommendations supported by verified measurements. Apply contractual retentions, advances, deductions and back-charges. Review subcontractor variation claims and final account submissions. Identify and prevent overpayments, unsupported claims and commercial discrepancies. Maintain reconciled subcontractor payment records. 6. Cost Control and Cost-Value Reconciliation Prepare monthly Cost-Value Reconciliation (CVR) reports showing earned value, incurred costs and project margins. Monitor actual expenditure against approved budgets and cost forecasts. Analyse labour, plant, materials and subcontractor costs to identify variances. Forecast project costs and commercial outcomes at completion. Identify potential cost overruns, margin erosion and other commercial risks. Recommend corrective actions to improve cost efficiency and protect project profitability. 7. Materials Reconciliation Reconcile materials purchased, delivered and consumed against approved BOQ quantities. Investigate excessive material usage, wastage, shortages and discrepancies. Work with procurement, stores and project teams to improve materials accountability. Monitor surplus materials and support efficient transfers between projects. Report material variances as part of monthly commercial reviews. 8. Project Cash Flow and Forecasting Prepare project cash-flow forecasts based on construction programmes, contractual milestones and payment terms. Update cash-flow projections using actual valuations, certifications and payment receipts. Identify potential cash-flow constraints arising from delayed certifications or payments. Provide commercial inputs into project budgets and financial forecasts. 9. Final Accounts and Project Close-Out Prepare, negotiate and reconcile project final accounts with clients and consultants. Ensure all approved variations, adjustments and contractual entitlements are captured. Review and close subcontractor final accounts. Monitor contractual retentions and support their timely release. Prepare final project cost reports and commercial close-out documentation. Provide historical cost and productivity data to support future tender estimates. 10. Commercial Reporting and Documentation Prepare accurate monthly project commercial reports covering valuations, certifications, payments, variations, cost performance and risks. Maintain comprehensive commercial records suitable for audit and dispute resolution. Provide timely commercial updates to the Technical Office Manager and relevant management teams. Maintain historical cost information and rates databases to support future projects. 11. Team Leadership and Continuous Improvement Supervise and develop the Quantity Surveying Officer. Allocate measurement, valuation and reporting assignments across projects. Provide technical guidance to site teams on measurement records, dayworks and materials documentation. Promote consistent commercial reporting standards and cost-control procedures. Identify opportunities to improve quantity surveying processes, reporting accuracy and operational efficiency. Qualifications and Professional Experience Education and Professional Qualifications Bachelor's degree or HND in Quantity Surveying, Building Economics, Construction Technology or a closely related discipline. Professional membership of the Ghana Institution of Surveyors (GhIS – Quantity Surveying Division) is highly desirable. Membership of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (MRICS) will be an advantage. Postgraduate qualification in Construction Management or Commercial Management is desirable. Additional training in standard methods of measurement and construction cost-control software will be advantageous. Professional Experience Minimum of 7 years' post-qualification experience in quantity surveying within a building construction or civil engineering contracting environment. Demonstrable experience in interim valuations, variation management, subcontractor payments, cost-value reconciliation and final accounts. Proven experience working on substantial building construction projects, including hospitals, hotels, commercial offices, residential developments or similar projects. Practical understanding of mechanical, electrical and plumbing (MEP) works and building finishes. Experience working with public-sector clients and international construction contractors in West Africa is highly desirable. Experience managing commercial activities across multiple construction projects will be an advantage. Technical Skills and Knowledge The ideal candidate should demonstrate: Strong proficiency in construction measurement, quantity take-offs and BOQ interpretation. Excellent understanding of construction cost estimation, rate analysis, valuations and commercial reporting. Working knowledge of standard methods of measurement, including SMM7, NRM2 and CESMM. Good understanding of FIDIC and Ghana Government conditions of contract, particularly payment and variation provisions. Strong knowledge of construction materials, building methodologies, MEP systems and prevailing construction cost structures in Ghana. Practical experience preparing cost-value reconciliations, cash-flow forecasts and project cost reports. Advanced Microsoft Excel skills. Proficiency in CostX, Candy, Buildsoft or similar quantity take-off and construction cost-management software. Strong negotiation, analytical, numerical and problem-solving skills. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Personal Attributes and Competencies High standards of professional integrity, confidentiality and accountability. Exceptional attention to detail and numerical accuracy. Strong commercial awareness and sound professional judgement. Ability to manage multiple projects and competing deadlines. Confidence in challenging unsupported claims and defending valuations with factual evidence. Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to engage effectively with clients, consultants, subcontractors and project teams. Proactive, solutions-oriented approach to resolving commercial challenges. Ability to communicate complex commercial information clearly to technical and non-technical stakeholders. Commitment to continuous improvement, teamwork and professional development. Key Performance Indicators Performance will be assessed against: Timely preparation and submission of accurate interim payment applications. Achievement of timely certification and recovery of under-certified amounts. Accurate valuation, submission and agreement of project variations. Timely and accurate subcontractor payment recommendations, with prevention of overpayments. Quality and timeliness of monthly cost-value reconciliation reports. Accuracy of project cost forecasts and management of budget variances. Effective materials reconciliation and control of wastage. Timely agreement of client and subcontractor final accounts. Quality, accuracy and completeness of commercial reports and supporting documentation. Effective supervision and professional development of junior quantity surveying personnel. Remuneration Competitive Salary + Other Benefits The successful candidate will receive a competitive remuneration package commensurate with qualifications, relevant experience and demonstrated technical and commercial capabilities. Application Process Interested and suitably qualified candidates are invited to apply by submitting an updated CV highlighting their relevant quantity surveying experience, major construction projects handled, professional qualifications and key commercial achievements. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted for further discussions. Recruitment Partner: Antal International Antal International is committed to professional, confidential and merit-based recruitment practices.

About Antal International Antal International is one of the world's leading executive recruitment and talent acquisition consultancies, operating in more than 30 countries. Our Chemicals & Advanced Materials practice specializes in recruiting commercial, technical and leadership professionals across the specialty chemicals value chain. We are currently supporting one of our international clients in the confidential recruitment of a Sales Manager France – Adhesives & Specialty Chemicals. Location: Region Brussels - Belgium (Or Home Office) About the Company Our client is a well-established international distributor of specialty chemicals, recognized for its strong technical expertise, entrepreneurial culture, and long-term partnerships with leading global chemical manufacturers. With an extensive international presence and ambitious growth plans, the company supplies ), develops and provides a large range of polymers, materials and additives for the rubber, coatings, pharmaceuticals and cosmetics industries, supporting customers through technical consulting, application expertise and value-added services. The organization combines the agility of a customer-focused business with the resources of a global network, offering excellent opportunities for professional development and long-term career growth. The Opportunity We are looking for a a dynamic person who is customer orientated and takes pride on delivering a high level of customer service. The successful candidate will be expected to understand the technical nature of the raw materials in a sector of Life sciences, personal/Home care. As part of our Life Science team covering the BeNeLux market you will be responsible for the distribution and sales for a broad portfolio of Personal and Home care ingredients to the Belgium and Luxembourg market. Your profound knowledge of life science chemistry supports you in your commercial journey. At the same time maintaining business relations with dedicated suppliers is an important part of your task, translating joined goals into commercials actions for the team and providing the necessary feedback and reporting. This position reports to BU Manager Life Sciences Benelux Main achievements/Missions/Objectives: Product Portfolio Management: Evaluate, define, and position the product portfolio according to market requirements. Market Introduction: Assist in ensuring the sales and commercial introduction of products to the targeted marketplace, including searching for opportunities and maintaining and expanding contacts in the industry. Quoting and Negotiation: Support quoting and negotiating with customers. Project Pipeline Implementation: Help implement pipelines for new projects. Supplier Communication: Maintain operational contacts with a selected group of suppliers and communicate relevant information to the sales team. Performance Monitoring: Regularly follow up on turnover and margins according to budget and objectives. Promotional Activities: Participate in promotion, marketing actions, and communication efforts, including trade fairs and associations. Qualification requirements: Bachelor’s degree in life sciences/Chemistry or Similar Minimum 5 years Sales experience in the field of Personal and Home Care - Experience in a cosmetic for example would be great. Positive, proactive and results-oriented attitude - Patience to pioneer and take on long-term projects. Focused on good cooperation, you are driven, flexible, and have excellent communication skills, Fluent in Dutch, English and French, both spoken and written. Expected to travel some 50% of his/her time to customers.

Job Description: Senior Refractory Specialist Department: Engineering / Technical SolutionsPosition: Senior Refractory SpecialistExperience: 15–20+ yearsLocation: Vadodara, Gujarat, IndiaTravel: Extensive domestic and international travelIndustry: Refractory Manufacturing, Refractory Engineering, Industrial Furnaces, Boilers and High-Temperature Process Equipment. 1. Position Overview We are seeking an experienced Senior Refractory Specialist to provide advanced refractory engineering, design and technical solutions for industrial customers across high-temperature process industries. The successful candidate will serve as a technical authority for refractory systems used in furnaces, boilers, combustion equipment and other high-temperature process applications. The role involves developing refractory design concepts, selecting appropriate refractory materials, defining lining configurations, reviewing engineering documents and supplier proposals, supporting installation and dry-out activities, and investigating refractory failures throughout the equipment lifecycle. The candidate will work closely with end-user customers, engineering consultants, EPC contractors, equipment manufacturers, refractory suppliers and multidisciplinary engineering teams to ensure that refractory systems meet operational, thermal, mechanical, chemical and service-life requirements. This is a senior technical engineering role. Candidates should have substantial experience in refractory design, application engineering, central engineering, technical services or an engineering/technology centre within a refractory manufacturing or refractory engineering organisation. The position is not intended for professionals whose experience is predominantly in sales, marketing, account management or routine plant maintenance. 2. Key Responsibilities A. Refractory Conceptual Design and Engineering Develop refractory design concepts for industrial furnaces, boilers, combustion chambers, reformers, incinerators, reactors, ducts and other high-temperature equipment. Review process operating conditions, equipment geometry, temperature profiles, chemical environments, mechanical loads and expected operating cycles to establish the refractory design basis. Determine suitable lining configurations, refractory thicknesses, insulation arrangements, expansion allowances and anchoring systems. Develop and review refractory lining layouts, sectional drawings, detailed engineering drawings and installation details. Assess thermal gradients, shell temperatures, heat losses, thermal expansion and other relevant design parameters. Evaluate refractory performance requirements, including resistance to thermal shock, abrasion, erosion, corrosion, chemical attack and mechanical damage. Identify design risks and recommend engineering improvements to enhance equipment reliability, service life and maintainability. B. Refractory Material Selection and System Optimisation Select suitable refractory materials based on operating temperature, process chemistry, thermal cycling, erosion, abrasion, mechanical stress and equipment-specific requirements. Evaluate and specify appropriate refractory systems, including: Firebricks and shaped refractory products. Castables and other monolithic refractories. Insulating refractories and ceramic-fibre insulation. Refractory and insulation anchoring systems. Expansion joints and associated lining components. Acid-resistant and chemical-resistant lining systems, where applicable. Determine material grades, layer configurations, thicknesses and combinations of hot-face and backup insulation. Assess compatibility between refractory materials, anchors, casing, process conditions and adjacent equipment components. Recommend alternatives or design modifications to improve refractory performance, reduce premature failures and optimise lifecycle costs. Evaluate the technical suitability of proposed materials and identify potential performance risks before implementation. C. Engineering Documentation and Technical Specifications Prepare, review and approve refractory engineering deliverables, including: Refractory design calculations and design-basis documents. Technical specifications and material requisitions. Material selection schedules, datasheets and bills of materials (BOMs). Refractory lining drawings and installation details. Insulation and anchoring specifications. Installation, curing and dry-out procedures. Inspection, quality-control and acceptance requirements. Ensure engineering documents are technically complete, consistent with project requirements and suitable for procurement, fabrication and site execution. Review drawings and documentation prepared by engineering teams, suppliers, consultants and subcontractors. Maintain appropriate design records, technical justifications, revisions and lessons learned. D. Technical Evaluation of Supplier and Vendor Proposals Review technical offers from refractory manufacturers, material suppliers and specialist engineering contractors. Evaluate material grades, physical and chemical properties, thermal characteristics, installation requirements and compliance with technical specifications. Review technical deviations, exclusions, alternative materials and proposed design modifications. Conduct technical bid evaluations and identify gaps between supplier proposals and project requirements. Clarify technical issues with suppliers, EPC contractors and customers and recommend technically acceptable solutions. Support procurement teams in technical selection without making sales or commercial account management the primary responsibility. E. Customer, Consultant and EPC Engineering Support Work directly with end-user customers to understand operating problems, equipment limitations, process requirements and refractory performance expectations. Participate in technical discussions with customers, engineering consultants, EPC contractors, OEMs and multidisciplinary project teams. Present and explain refractory design concepts, material-selection decisions, technical risks and recommended solutions. Review customer specifications, equipment drawings, operating data and project requirements. Provide engineering guidance during design reviews, technical clarification meetings and project execution. Visit customer plants to assess equipment conditions, inspect refractory installations, investigate performance issues and recommend corrective actions. Coordinate with process, mechanical, thermal, combustion, inspection and commissioning teams to resolve engineering interfaces. F. Installation, Inspection, Curing and Dry-Out Support Review refractory installation methodologies, anchoring arrangements, material handling, mixing, placement, ramming, casting and bricklaying procedures as applicable. Verify that installation practices and quality-control requirements are consistent with the approved design and material specifications. Review curing and dry-out procedures, including recommended heating rates, holding periods and temperature profiles, according to the refractory system and equipment requirements. Support site inspections, installation audits, pre-commissioning reviews and technical troubleshooting. Provide engineering recommendations for first firing, initial start-up and commissioning where required. Investigate deviations between approved design documents and site installation conditions. Recommend corrective measures to address installation defects, improper curing, inadequate anchoring or other issues that may compromise refractory performance. G. Refractory Failure Investigation and Root-Cause Analysis Investigate refractory failures such as cracking, spalling, erosion, abrasion, chemical attack, premature wear, lining collapse and abnormal shell temperatures. Review operating histories, inspection findings, failure photographs, maintenance records, installation quality and original design documents. Identify likely failure mechanisms and distinguish between design deficiencies, material incompatibility, installation defects, operational deviations and maintenance-related causes. Conduct or coordinate root-cause analysis (RCA) and failure investigations at customer locations. Recommend corrective and preventive actions, including changes to refractory grades, lining thickness, anchoring, expansion provisions, installation procedures or dry-out curves. Prepare technical investigation reports and communicate findings to customers and internal engineering stakeholders. Incorporate lessons learned into future design standards, material-selection guidelines and engineering practices. H. Technical Leadership and Engineering Excellence Act as a senior technical authority and provide guidance to refractory design and application engineering teams. Review complex designs, calculations, specifications and technical recommendations prepared by other engineers. Establish or improve design practices, engineering checklists, technical standards and quality-review procedures. Mentor engineers on refractory materials, lining systems, thermal calculations, failure mechanisms and application engineering. Support knowledge transfer across engineering, procurement, site execution and commissioning teams. Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives focused on reliability, service life, safety, engineering quality and lifecycle performance. 3. Technical Applications and Industries Relevant experience may include one or more of the following applications: Industrial boilers and steam-generating equipment. CFBC/FBC boilers, biomass combustion systems and combustion chambers. Industrial furnaces, fired heaters and process heaters. Steam reformers, cracking furnaces and other high-temperature reactors. Incinerators, thermal oxidisers and waste-treatment equipment. Waste heat boilers, high-temperature ducts and associated process equipment. Petrochemical, refinery, oil and gas, fertiliser and chemical-processing facilities. Cement, steel, iron, aluminium, copper and other heavy manufacturing industries. Candidates need not have experience in every application. However, they must demonstrate substantial, technically relevant refractory engineering experience and the ability to apply sound engineering principles to unfamiliar high-temperature equipment. 4. Essential Qualifications and Experience Bachelor’s degree or diploma in Mechanical Engineering, Materials/Metallurgical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Ceramic Engineering or a closely related discipline, supported by substantial relevant refractory engineering experience. Approximately 15–20+ years of relevant professional experience, with significant exposure to refractory design, application engineering, technical services or central engineering. Experience in a refractory manufacturing company, refractory engineering organisation, specialist engineering centre or an equivalent technical solutions environment. Demonstrated ability to develop, review or technically approve refractory designs and material-selection decisions. Experience preparing or reviewing technical specifications, design drawings, BOMs, material requisitions and engineering calculations. Proven understanding of refractory materials, insulation systems, anchoring arrangements, thermal behaviour and common failure mechanisms. Experience interacting with end-user customers, consultants, EPC contractors, OEMs or other engineering stakeholders. Exposure to installation inspection, curing/dry-out procedures, commissioning support and refractory failure investigations. Strong technical communication, report-writing and problem-solving capabilities. Willingness to undertake extensive domestic and international travel. API 936 certification or other relevant refractory engineering, inspection or materials qualifications would be an advantage. 5. Preferred Technical Competencies The ideal candidate should demonstrate competence in several of the following areas: Refractory lining design and material selection. Thermal calculations, heat-transfer analysis and insulation design. Refractory thickness, temperature-profile and shell-temperature assessment. Refractory anchor design and material compatibility. Brick, castable, monolithic and insulating refractory systems. Technical specification development and supplier proposal evaluation. Installation quality assessment and dry-out procedure review. Failure investigation and root-cause analysis. CAD-based engineering drawings and technical documentation. Engineering design reviews and multidisciplinary technical coordination. Knowledge of relevant refractory standards, material-testing practices, installation requirements and engineering software is desirable. 6. Behavioural and Professional Competencies Strong analytical thinking and a structured approach to technical problem-solving. Ability to make independent, technically defensible engineering decisions. Excellent written and verbal communication with customers and senior engineering stakeholders. Confidence in explaining and defending technical recommendations. Practical judgement in balancing refractory performance, reliability, safety and lifecycle cost. Ability to lead technical discussions and work effectively across multidisciplinary teams. Willingness to travel frequently and work at customer locations when required. A proactive, customer-focused engineering mindset, with a commitment to technical integrity and continuous improvement. 7. Explicit Candidate Profile Requirements Priority candidates should have: Worked in refractory design, application engineering, technical services, technology centres or central engineering functions. Personally developed or technically owned refractory designs and material-selection decisions. Supported external industrial customers with engineering solutions rather than only internal production or maintenance activities. Reviewed technical specifications, supplier proposals and refractory engineering deliverables. Participated in site-level troubleshooting, refractory failure investigations or installation/commissioning support. Demonstrated the ability to communicate directly with end users, consultants, EPC contractors and other technical stakeholders. Profiles that are generally not suitable: Sales, marketing, business development or account management professionals without strong hands-on refractory engineering capability. Plant maintenance professionals whose experience is limited to routine refractory maintenance and shutdown coordination. Site supervisors focused mainly on installation execution, with limited design ownership. Estimation-only or tendering-only professionals without material-selection, design and technical problem-solving depth. Candidates whose experience is predominantly in supplier quality or inspection, without broader refractory engineering responsibilities. 8. Key Performance Indicators Performance in the role may be assessed against: Technical quality and accuracy of refractory designs and engineering deliverables. Effectiveness of material-selection decisions and design optimisation. Timeliness and quality of technical evaluations and customer engineering responses. Reduction in repeat refractory failures through effective RCA and corrective actions. Quality of installation, curing and dry-out recommendations. Customer satisfaction with technical support and engineering solutions. Adherence to engineering standards, safety requirements and project specifications. Contribution to technical capability development and continuous improvement. 9. Role Summary The Senior Refractory Specialist will be responsible for delivering reliable, technically sound refractory engineering solutions across the equipment lifecycle—from concept design and material selection to supplier technical evaluation, installation support, commissioning and failure analysis. The ideal candidate is a senior refractory engineering professional with deep technical knowledge, proven design ownership, strong customer-facing engineering capability and experience solving complex high-temperature equipment problems. The position requires an engineer who can independently analyse requirements, develop practical solutions and serve as a trusted technical authority for customers and internal engineering teams.