Section Manager – Utility Networks (Electricity, Gas...

Section Manager – Utility Networks (Electricity, Gas & Water) – Belgium

Are you ready to lead and coordinate critical infrastructure projects across Belgium's electricity, gas, and water distribution networks?

Our partner, a major player in multi-technical services and energy infrastructure, is looking for a Section Manager to take ownership of a diverse portfolio of aerial and underground network projects. This is a role where technical expertise, P&L responsibility, and people leadership truly come together.

Your Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, coordinate, and control all operational project activities in close collaboration with your project managers.
• Take full ownership of the commercial and financial performance of your section: revenue, budgets, margins, and P&L.
• Monitor project execution, ensure delivery within deadlines, budgets, and quality standards, and proactively resolve any issues.
• Report regularly to the Department Manager on activities, progress, and results.
• Lead, coach, and develop your team, ensuring the right staffing levels, skill sets, and a positive working environment.
• Guarantee strict compliance with safety and quality standards across all operations.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships while identifying new business opportunities.
• Negotiate with partners and subcontractors on deliveries and services in line with project needs and contractual conditions.

Your Profile

• Engineering degree, ideally in electromechanics, or equivalent through experience.
• Proven track record in the energy or utility infrastructure sector (electricity, gas, water distribution).
• Strong experience managing technical teams, you're a true people manager.
• Solid organizational skills with a hands-on, results-driven mindset.
• Comfortable with autonomy, decision-making, and accountability.
• Creative, communicative, and proactive.
• Fluent in French and Dutch (mandatory).

What's in it for you?

• Competitive salary up to €118,000 gross/year, aligned with your experience and qualifications.
• Company car with electric charging card + bicycle leasing plan.
• Meal vouchers + eco-vouchers.
• Representation expenses.
• 13th month + holiday pay.
• Group & hospitalization insurance.
• Smartphone with subscription + internet allowance.
• RTT days + seniority leave + teleworking options.
• 20 legal vacation days + additional leave days.
• Performance-based annual bonus.
• Discounts via corporate benefits platform (culture, sports, travel…).
• Real development and training opportunities within a stable, financially healthy organization at the forefront of the energy, industrial, and digital transitions.

Conclusion

Looking to take the next step in your career by leading complex operations that shape Belgium’s energy future? Send your application or reach out directly to nathanael@stark-recruitment.com, we’re excited to connect!