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International Airport of Heraklion, Crete S.A. is currently looking for a:

Junior Project Planner

We are looking for a highly organized and analytical Junior Project Planner to support the planning and execution of projects, with a strong focus on project planning, reporting and performance tracking. The ideal candidate will have experience in developing and maintaining project schedules and reports, using Microsoft Project and other tools to monitor timelines and deliverables. This role is suited for someone who thrives on keeping stakeholders informed and ensuring projects remain on track through clear, data-driven communication.

Role Responsibilities

• Creates, updates and maintains comprehensive project status reports, dashboards, and progress summaries for internal stakeholders and senior management.
• Supports the development of project plans and schedules using MS Project, including milestones, dependencies and critical paths.
• Tracks project performance against timelines and baselines and assesses alternative corrective action scenarios.
• Coordinates with project teams to collect status updates and converts them into actionable reporting outputs.
• Identifies delays or variances and flags risks early through proactive monitoring and reporting.
• Assists in preparing content for project reviews, steering committees, and post-project evaluations.
• Maintains consistent documentation and reporting in alignment with the Company’s Corporate Division’s standards.
• Participates in project meetings, ensuring accurate recording of key decisions, action items and follow-ups.
• Collaborates with cross-functional teams to gather input and supports project execution.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Information Systems, Engineering or related field
• Proficiency in Microsoft Project and advanced knowledge of Excel (pivot tables, charts, conditional formatting)
• Minimum 2 years of relevant experience
• Strong verbal and written communication skills in English
• Experience in project coordination or junior project management role with a clear reporting component
• Experience in generating project status reports, dashboards, or executive summaries
• Familiarity with project reporting tools like Power BI, MS PowerPoint or SharePoint
• Knowledge of other project management tools (e.g., MS Teams, SharePoint)

Competency

• Experience in a corporate or cross-functional project environment
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for stakeholder reporting
• Ability to multitask, prioritize responsibilities and meet deadlines

International Airport of Heraklion, Crete S.A. is currently looking for a:
Head of Financial Planning & Analysis

Main Responsibilities:

• Accountable for designing and managing the Company’s budgeting, forecasting, and performance monitoring framework.
• Supports decision-making at both strategic and operational levels, ensuring financial discipline and alignment with the Company’s long-term goals.
• Closely collaborates with all departments, contributing to financial visibility effective planning and control during the construction and operational phases of the airport project.
• Prepares and coordinates the annual budget and mid-year revision processes, ensuring consistency across departments and alignment with strategic and project timelines.
• Maintains and updates long-term financial models to support business planning and scenario analysis.
• Liaises with departments to consolidate inputs, validate assumptions, and support forecast accuracy.
• Prepares management reports, dashboards, and variance analyses to support financial oversight.
• Monitors budget execution and provides insights on deviations, cost drivers and performance trends.
• Maintains headcount and operational cost tracking models, working closely with relevant teams for financial planning support.
• Supports the development and implementation of MIS tools to enhance reporting automation and accuracy.
• Contributes to the continuous improvement of financial data flows and forecasting methodologies.
• Coordinates with internal and external stakeholders on financial modeling or data analytics initiatives

Requirements:

• University degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field.
• 3–5 years of relevant experience in financial planning, analysis, or business controlling.
• Prior experience in capital-intensive industries is highly desirable.
• Experience in infrastructure or airport development projects is a plus.
• Strong proficiency in Excel and reporting tools (e.g., MIS dashboards).
• Good working knowledge of financial modeling; familiarity with ERP systems is preferred.

Competencies:

• Strong analytical thinking and attention to detail.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple deadlines in a dynamic environment.
• Clear and effective communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Team-oriented, with the ability to collaborate cross-functionally.
• Proactive mindset with strong problem-solving abilities.
• Able to work independently and demonstrate ownership of assigned responsibilities.

International Airport of Heraklion, Crete S.A. is currently looking for a:
Senior Analyst Financial Planning

Main Responsibilities:

• Accountable for designing and managing the Company’s budgeting, forecasting, and performance monitoring framework.
• Supports decision-making at both strategic and operational levels, ensuring financial discipline and alignment with the Company’s long-term goals.
• Closely collaborates with all departments, contributing to financial visibility effective planning and control during the construction and operational phases of the airport project.
• Prepares and coordinates the annual budget and mid-year revision processes, ensuring consistency across departments and alignment with strategic and project timelines.
• Maintains and updates long-term financial models to support business planning and scenario analysis.
• Liaises with departments to consolidate inputs, validate assumptions, and support forecast accuracy.
• Prepares management reports, dashboards, and variance analyses to support financial oversight.
• Monitors budget execution and provides insights on deviations, cost drivers and performance trends.
• Maintains headcount and operational cost tracking models, working closely with relevant teams for financial planning support.
• Supports the development and implementation of MIS tools to enhance reporting automation and accuracy.
• Contributes to the continuous improvement of financial data flows and forecasting methodologies.
• Coordinates with internal and external stakeholders on financial modeling or data analytics initiatives

Requirements:

• University degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field.
• 3–5 years of relevant experience in financial planning, analysis, or business controlling.
• Prior experience in capital-intensive industries is highly desirable.
• Experience in infrastructure or airport development projects is a plus.
• Strong proficiency in Excel and reporting tools (e.g., MIS dashboards).
• Good working knowledge of financial modeling; familiarity with ERP systems is preferred.

Competencies:

• Strong analytical thinking and attention to detail.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple deadlines in a dynamic environment.
• Clear and effective communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Team-oriented, with the ability to collaborate cross-functionally.
• Proactive mindset with strong problem-solving abilities.
• Able to work independently and demonstrate ownership of assigned responsibilities.

International Airport of Heraklion, Crete S.A. is currently looking for a:
Accounts Payable Specialist

Main Responsibilities:

• Accountable for the day-to-day processing and monitoring of all payments, ensuring timely and accurate execution in line with company policies and procedures.
• Supports the Company’s financial operations by maintaining payment discipline, ensuring documentation accuracy and facilitating smooth collaboration with internal departments and external vendors.
• Reviews and validates vendor invoices, ensuring proper documentation, approvals and compliance with internal procedures.
• Prepares payment proposals and supports the timely execution of vendors, payroll and other operational payments.
• Handles ad hoc payment requests arising from contractual agreements or purchase orders (advance payments, milestone-based disbursements, etc.), ensuring proper documentation and approvals.
• Reconciles vendor accounts, monitors open items and resolves discrepancies in collaboration with Procurement and other teams.
• Maintains organized records of payments and supports audit and reporting needs as required.
• Supports the monthly payment planning process and contributes to short-term cash flow forecasting by providing accurate payment schedules and expected outflows.
• Assists in implementing and applying controls related to payment execution, authorization workflows and compliance checks.

Requirements:

• University degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 2–4 years of experience in accounts payable, finance operations, or a similar role.
• Familiarity with ERP systems and invoice/payment processing workflows.
• Good working knowledge of Excel (e.g. formulas, filtering, pivot tables).
• Experience in payment controls, reconciliation processes and vendor communication is a plus.
• Prior experience in infrastructure or project-based environments will be considered an asset.

Competencies:

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in data entry and review.
• Good organizational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
• Proactive and solution-oriented approach to resolving discrepancies and issues.
• Team-oriented mindset with a collaborative attitude.
• Clear and professional communication skills, both written and verbal.
• High level of integrity and respect for internal control procedures.

International Airport of Heraklion, Crete S.A. is currently looking for a:
Emergency Planning Manager

Role responsibilities:

• Develops the Aerodrome Emergency Plan based on International and Local regulations and best practices.
• Ensures that the Aerodrome Emergency Plan is a structured and user-friendly document that incorporates the particularities and needs of the site, the company and the available resources in terms of personnel, equipment and local facilities.
• Plans and conducts consultation sessions with all entities involved to ensure that responses, roles and responsibilities are clearly defined.
• Ensures that the Aerodrome processes and procedures and those of the Stakeholders are aligned and/or identifies gaps that need to be addressed.
• Develops and implements training plans for the first responders and all other involved entities according to role and level of responsibility and engagement.
• Plans exercises of smaller and larger scale, during which the processes and procedures will be tested for their effectiveness while issues that arise are identified and documented.
• Amends, adjusts and improves the procedures and relevant documents to ensure compliance and conformity to the business objectives and the scope of the Emergency Plan.
• Conducts research and identifies systems or other technological solutions that can support and assist during an emergency, crisis or contingency situation such as use of drones, means of instant communication, etc.
• Works closely with the Business Continuity Manager to identify gaps or areas of concern, streamline processes and procedures and prepares plans to maintain or resume operations after an emergency.
• Creates a list of the most probable emergency-situation scenarios based on the geography of the surrounding area, the type of operations, the prevailing weather conditions and the capacity of the responding agencies and works on exercise scenarios to familiarize, train and raise the awareness of the responders to ensure the highest level of preparedness.
• Collaborates with all departments of the Operations team to develop training material and tabletop exercises targeting the responses of the respective departments and ways of improving them.
• Ensures that all Operations teams understand not only their roles but those of the other departments and are ready to support as and when necessary.
• Participates in the establishment of a strong stakeholder relationship.
• Serves as a liaison between airport management, airlines, regulatory agencies, and state authorities to ensure all entities are well prepared and have clear understanding of how to respond during an emergency.
• Establishes the Aerodrome Emergency Planning Working Group with the participation of all the main stakeholders and which will be responsible to assess the emergency response strategy, policy and procedures.
• Conducts debriefing sessions following an emergency exercise or actual emergency to collect feedback and identify areas of improvement.
• Develops a corrective actions plan and implements it accordingly.
• Supports, manages and/or takes the lead during emergency situations to ensure the Emergency Plan is being followed and all actions are coordinated in order to reinstate normal operations of the airport.
• Represents the Company in International forums, gains knowledge and expertise in emergency planning and management and proposes new processes, procedures, technologies that will support the handling of an emergency and the best business continuity methods.
• Develops a disabled aircraft removal plan / identifies the optimum solution based on data related to the airport traffic, aircraft mix and risk assessment results.

Requirements:

• Minimum of 10 years of experience in airport management, aviation operations, emergency and business continuity planning or related roles, with demonstrated leadership and project management skills.
• Strong understanding of airport operations, emergency, contingency and business continuity planning and handling, regulatory requirements, and industry best practices, with knowledge of European aviation regulations and standards.
• Proficient in developing manuals, documents and training material for the aerodrome personnel, stakeholders and other third parties.
• Proficiency Diploma in English

Competencies:

• Excellent communication, negotiation and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to build consensus and drive collaboration among diverse stakeholders.
• Strong mindset with the ability to act and react fast to an evolving environment, adopt new technologies and develop data-driven strategies and solutions that will support any emergency and enhance the airport’s resilience.

International Airport of Heraklion, Crete S.A. is currently looking for a:

Airfield Services Manager

Role responsibilities:

• Develops strategic policies, plans and operational concepts and procedures ensuring that the airport is fully compliant with international safety regulatory requirements to maintain the Aerodrome License.
• Develops departmental Standard Operating Procedures and Business Continuity Plans for the Airfield Services and the Sweepers teams and contributes to the development of the AOM and the AEP.
• Conducts risk assessments and develops mitigation plans to address risks.
• Regularly reviews and updates the risk management plans.
• Responsible for the day-to-day management and monitoring of operations, ensuring that all apron activities are conducted in an orderly and compliant manner and all users respect the Airport’s safety regulations and policies.
• Responsible for defining and ensuring regular inspections of runways, taxiways and aprons, including lighting systems, etc. identifying and mitigating any hazards such as FOD, Wildlife, maintenance requirements etc.
• Oversees the operations of airside service providers, such as Ground Handlers, Fueling, Catering etc., to ensure that they operate safely and in compliance with local and international regulations.
• Intervenes when unsafe working practices are identified to stop and mitigate such activities and subsequently takes necessary action for reporting, investigation and monitoring of corrective actions to prevent reoccurrencerecurrence.
• Identifies and proposes technological solutions that will support the safe conduct of the daily operations while maintaining a lean team structure.
• Works closely with the APOC Manager to develop allocation plans and identifies solutions that will optimize the use of the available resources as well as ensure and enhance smooth apron operations.
• Supports the Safety Manager in developing and implementing a robust Safety Management System and a comprehensive Occurrence Reporting and Investigation Regime compliant to EASA Safety Management principles, including statistical trend analysis and target level setting.
• Jointly develops a robust but simple AVOP Training based on EASA regulations and the airport’s characteristics.
• Supports the Emergency Planning Manager in developing the Aerodrome Emergency Plan based on the latest recommended practices and procedures and ensuring the document is a comprehensive and user-friendly one that caters for the needs of the respective users.
• Participates in the establishment of a strong stakeholder relationship.
• Serves as a liaison between airport management, airlines, regulatory agencies, and other stakeholders to facilitate decision-making, issue resolution and initiative implementation.
• Identifies and assesses needs and suggests plans, procedures and/or ways to optimize efficiency of hard resources and maintains the highest levels of safety.
• Ensures that operations comply with environmental legislation, policy and procedures.
• Liaises with the Environmental Manager on wildlife hazard management, noise abatement and emissions and ensures mitigation plans are applied by the Airfield team.
• Contributes to the development of any/all airfield improvement or expansion plans.
• Manages and oversees the Airside Work Permits, including risk assessment for works and develops mitigation measures and coordination processes for all airside activities.
• Initiates a Change Management process for works or developments that have major impact to the structure of the apron and/or operational procedures.
• Manages project timelines, budgets, and resources effectively, coordinating with cross-functional teams and external partners to ensure successful project delivery.
• Supports in the implementation of strategic projects such as Advanced Tower Operations and A-CDM aimed at enhancing airport operations, improving passenger experience and optimizing resource utilization.
• Analyzes data, trends, and operational performance reports to identify opportunities for improvement, develops action plans, and measures the impact of strategic initiatives.
• Manages and leads during irregular operations to minimize the consequences to the operation and services.
• Acts as the Management’s representative during emergency situations,leads the Airfield Services and Sweepers teams and provides guidance to ensure Business Continuity Plans are implemented.
• Manages the Airfield and Sweeper operational staff, ensuring that they are adequately trained and motivated to deliver their responsibilities.
• Sets, monitors and reviews the Teams’ KPIs and ensures that all personnel are aware of their responsibilities and are aligned to the business objectives and Safety KPIs.
• Educates the Airfield Services team in utilizing the available technology to maintain operational awareness, act proactively and be prepared under all circumstances.
• Jointly develops cross-function training plans between all Operations teams aiming to raise the understanding and awareness of each team’s functions, supporting the Business Continuity and professional development of the teams’ members.

Requirements:

• Valid RTF License, AVOP License
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in airport management, aviation operations, or related roles, with demonstrated leadership and project management skills.
• Strong understanding of airport operations, regulatory requirements, and industry best practices, with knowledge of European aviation regulations and standards.
• Proficient in project management tools and techniques, with experience leading cross-functional teams and managing complex projects from initiation to completion.
• Proficiency Diploma in English.

Competencies:

• Excellent communication, negotiation and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to build consensus and drive collaboration among diverse stakeholders.
• Analytical mindset with the ability to analyze complex data, identify trends, and develop data-driven strategies and solutions.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced environment, prioritize competing demands, and adapt to changing priorities and circumstances.

Senior ERP Business Analyst for SAP and Digital Transformation (International Airport Heraklion Crete)

Responsibilities:

• Manages project timelines, budgets and resources to ensure successful delivery of SAP and digital transformation projects.
• Collaborates with stakeholders to gather and analyze business requirements and coordinates with SAP consultants and developers to ensure the successful deployment and integration of SAP modules.
• Conducts thorough business analysis to identify opportunities for process improvements and digital transformation by developing detailed business cases, including cost-benefit analysis, for proposed IT solutions and digital initiatives.
• Drives digital transformation projects aimed at enhancing IT infrastructure and business processes by facilitating workshops and meetings with business units.
• Evaluates and recommends digital tools and technologies to support business goals and improve efficiency while ensuring smooth adoption of new digital solutions across the organization.
• Monitors project progress, identifies risks, and implements mitigation strategies.
• Prepares and presents project status reports to senior management and stakeholders.
• Builds strong relationships with business units, IT teams, and external vendors to ensure effective collaboration and communication while acting as a liaison between business stakeholders and technical teams.
• Promotes a culture of continuous improvement by identifying and implementing best practices in business analysis and digital transformation and stays updated with industry trends and emerging technologies to drive innovation within the organization.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in information technology or a related field.
• Master’s degree preferred.
• Minimum of 5 to 7 years of experience in business analysis, SAP implementation and digital transformation projects.
• Good understanding of SAP systems, including modules such as SAP ERP, SAP S/4HANA and SAP Business Suite.
• Certification in SAP or related digital transformation frameworks.
• Experience with data analytics and business intelligence tools.
• Familiarity with cloud computing, IoT, AI and other emerging technologies.
• Proven experience in managing complex IT projects and leading cross-functional teams.
• Knowledge of project management methodologies (e.g., Agile, Waterfall) and tools.

Preferred Skills:

• Excellent analytical, problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to engage and influence stakeholders at all levels.

International Airport of Heraklion, Crete S.A. is currently looking for a:

Head EASA Compliance

Role responsibilities:

• The Head EASA Compliance is responsible for establishing and maintaining a compliance monitoring process in accordance with the specifications of EU Regulation 139/2014 and AMC1.ADR.OR. D.005, including monitoring compliance with the relevant requirements ADR.OPS, as well as any other applicable regulatory requirements, or requirements established by the Company.
• Establishes the detailed structure of the compliance monitoring, applicable to the activities conducted within IAHC.
• Once implemented, ensures these are maintained and continually reviewed to improve as necessary.
• Ensures there is a feedback system of findings to the accountable manager for effective implementation of corrective actions as necessary.
• Continuously monitors compliance with the procedures, to ensure safe activities, including, but not limited to, monitoring compliance with:
  • manuals, logs, and records;
  • training standards;
  • required resources; and
  • management system procedures and manuals.
• Defines an audit schedule to cover the entire airport operation, its management system key processes, procedures and other activities to be completed during the calendar year (a periodic review cycle for each area should be established).
• The schedule should allow for unscheduled audits when trends are identified, therefore, follow-up audits should be scheduled to verify that corrective action was carried out, and that it was effective and completed, in accordance with the policies and procedures specified in the aerodrome manual.
• Coordinates with the Safety management personnel on risk assessments and prioritizes audits aligned with the areas of highest risk.
• Ensures independence of the monitoring is maintained by ensuring that audits and inspections are carried out by personnel not responsible for the function, procedure, etc. being audited.
• Leads investigations into non-compliance / breaches of compliance for root cause analysis and agrees with a corrective action plan.
• Maintains detailed records and provides reporting to management and regulator(s), as required.
• Provides training and support to staff on regulations and compliance.
• Remains updated with regulatory changes and best practices and ensures that regulatory changes and best practices are incorporated into policies and procedures.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field.
• Master’s degree or relevant certifications are considered a plus.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in regulatory roles, such as Compliance monitoring, auditing and safety management within aviation related organizations.
• Expert understanding of airport operations, regulatory requirements and industry best practices, with knowledge of European aviation regulations and standards.
• Bilingual in Greek and English (both oral and written)

Competencies:

• Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills
• Αbility to build consensus and drive collaboration among diverse stakeholders

International Airport of Heraklion, Crete S.A. is currently looking for a:

Senior Civil Engineer

Role responsibilities:

• Responsible for any civil design related activities undertaken by the Company, as well as monitoring and reporting on the construction activities executed at site.
• Liaises with various stakeholder representatives, including the Main Contractor and Independent Engineer, join related meetings and workshops, as a member of the Technical Department stationed in Crete, reporting to the Design Manager and assisting the Head of Minor Construction Projects.
• Has thorough knowledge of the Contract, Company procedures, Project Schedules, the Project breakdown structure and any other information related to effectively administer the aforementioned.
• Monitors and reports on construction activities conducted by subcontractors and the Main Contractor.
• Performs regular site reviews to ensure that all materials used, works performed and tests conducted by subcontractors or the Main Contractor, are in accordance with the Quality Management System and approved designs and specifications, recording and reporting any deviations.
• Monitors the Independent Engineer’s design review during the Project’s construction phase.
• Prepares drawings, calculations, schedules, technical specifications, method statements, RFPs, reports etc.
• Participates in coordination and progress technical meetings, punch walks, and construction closeout walks.

Requirements:

• University degree in Civil engineering and training.
• Master’s degree would be beneficial.
• Five to ten years of working experience in the fields of civil engineering and construction.
• Experience in structural engineering and the design of civil works is essential.
• Experience in site supervision and construction management is essential.
• Participation in large-scale, multi-million, projects would be beneficial.
• Participation in Airport related projects would be beneficial.
• Familiarity with ICAO, EASA, international and local standards would be beneficial.
• Strong knowledge of construction methods, materials and regulations is essential.
• Thorough knowledge of Greek Building Code, safety regulations and standards.
• Communication, technical writing and report preparation skills.
• Strong skills in software utilization including proficiency in MS Office suite and AutoCAD are essential.
• A good command of oral and written English is essential.
• Familiarity with Revit would be beneficial.
• Knowledge of BIM principles would be beneficial.

Competencies:

• Communication, technical writing and report preparation skills.
• Communication with diverse teams

International Airport of Heraklion, Crete S.A. is currently looking for a:

Senior Electrical Engineer

Role responsibilities:

• Responsible for monitoring site works related to the field of electrical engineering, as executed by the Main Contractor and supervised by the Independent Engineer during the Airport’s construction phase, while focusing on design operation and maintenance of such systems, during the Airport’s operational phase.
• Liaises with project stakeholders, providing expert assessments and joining related meetings and workshops, as a member of the Technical Department, stationed in Crete, reporting to the Design Manager.
• Has thorough knowledge of the Contract, Company procedures, Project Schedules, the Project breakdown structure and any other information related to effectively administer the aforementioned.
• Monitors and reports on construction activities conducted by the Main Contractor during the Project’s construction phase.
• Performs all required operations and maintenance during the Airport’s operational phase to ensure unhindered 24/7 Airport operation.
• Performs regular site reviews to ensure that all materials used, works performed and tests conducted by the Main Contractor and certified by the Independent Engineer, are in accordance with the Quality Management System and approved designs and specifications, recording and reporting any deviations.
• Monitors the Independent Engineer’s design review during the Project’s construction phase.
• Provides expert assessments, including technical specifications and budgetary estimates, regarding electrical engineering.
• Prepares drawings, calculations, schedules, technical specifications, method statements, RFPs, reports etc.
• Participates in coordination and progress technical meetings, punch walks, and construction closeout walks.
• Participates in the Project Handover process including all Testing and Commissioning.
• Participates in the Operational Readiness and Airport Transfer (ORAT) process.
• Participates in the preparation of all required documentation for Airport Certification.

Requirements:

• University degree in electrical engineering and training.
• Master’s degree would be beneficial.
• Five to ten years of design, operation and maintenance experience in electrical engineering, including a comprehensive understanding of commissioning aspects.
• Experience in site supervision and construction management is essential.
• Experience at a responsible level in the installation, maintenance and operation of electrical facilities and systems, specifically for airports such as power generation, electrical power distribution, airfield lighting, communications etc. would be beneficial.
• Participation in large-scale, multi-million projects would be beneficial.
• Participation in Airport related projects would be beneficial.
• Participation in the Operational Readiness and Airport Transfer (ORAT) process would be beneficial.
• Familiarity with ICAO, EASA, international and local related standards would be beneficial.
• Strong knowledge of construction methods, materials and regulations is essential.
• Thorough knowledge of Greek Building Code, safety regulations and standards.
• Strong skills in software utilization including proficiency in MS Office suite and AutoCAD are essential.
• A good command of oral and written Greek and English is mandatory.
• Familiarity with Revit would be beneficial.
• Knowledge of BIM principles would be beneficial.

Competencies:

• Ability to manage/work with contractors to provide high quality services in a high volume, 24/7 operating environment.
• Communication, technical writing and report preparation skills.
• Ability to train other electrical engineers.

International Airport of Heraklion, Crete S.A. is currently looking for a:

Senior Mechanical Engineer

Role responsibilities:

• Responsible for monitoring site works related to the field of mechanical engineering, as executed by the Main Contractor and supervised by the Independent Engineer during the Airport’s construction phase, while focusing on design, operation and maintenance of such systems, during the Airport’s operational phase.
• Liaises with project stakeholders, providing expert assessments and joining related meetings and workshops, as a member of the Technical Department, stationed in Crete, reporting to the Maintenance Manager.
• Has thorough knowledge of the Contract, Company procedures, Project Schedules, the Project breakdown structure and any other information related to effectively administer the aforementioned.
• Monitors and reports on construction activities conducted by the Main Contractor during the Project’s construction phase.
• Performs all required operations and maintenance during the Airport’s operational phase to ensure unhindered 24/7 Airport operation.
• Performs regular site reviews to ensure that all materials used, works performed and tests conducted by the Main Contractor and certified by the Independent Engineer, are in accordance with the Quality Management System and approved designs and specifications, recording and reporting any deviations.
• Monitors the Independent Engineer’s design review during the Project’s construction phase.
• Provides expert assessments, including technical specifications and budgetary estimates, regarding mechanical engineering.
• Prepares drawings, calculations, schedules, technical specifications, method statements, RFPs, reports etc.
• Participates in coordination and progress technical meetings, punch walks, and construction closeout walks.
• Participates in the Project Handover process including all Testing and Commissioning.
• Participates in the Operational Readiness and Airport Transfer (ORAT) process.
• Participates in the preparation of all required documentation for Airport Certification.

Requirements:

• University degree in mechanical engineering and training.
• Master’s degree would be beneficial.
• Five to ten years of design, operation and maintenance experience in mechanical engineering, including a comprehensive understanding of commissioning aspects.
• Experience in site supervision and construction management is essential.
• Experience at a responsible level in the installation, maintenance and operation of mechanical facilities and systems such as (HVAC, plumbing, firefighting, PBBs, BHS, lifts, escalators etc.).
• Participation in large-scale, multi-million, projects would be beneficial.
• Participation in Airport related projects would be beneficial.
• Participation in the Operational Readiness and Airport Transfer (ORAT) process would be beneficial.
• Familiarity with ICAO, EASA, international and local related standards would be beneficial.
• Strong knowledge of construction methods, materials and regulations is essential.
• Thorough knowledge of Greek Building Code, safety regulations and standards.
• Strong skills in software utilization including proficiency in MS Office suite and AutoCAD are essential.
• A good command of oral and written Greek and English is mandatory.
• Familiarity with Revit would be beneficial.
• Knowledge of BIM principles would be beneficial.

Competencies:

• Ability to manage/work with contractors to provide high quality services in a high volume, 24/7 operating environment.
• Communication, technical writing and report preparation skills.
• Ability to train other electrical engineers.