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Branch Manager – Technical Certification & Business Development
TÜV Rheinland Group
Slovak Republic (The job requires travelling)
full-time
From 3 000 EUR/month
Information about the position
Job description, responsibilities and duties
We are looking for a technically strong Branch Manager to lead the TÜV Rheinland office in Bratislava. This role is ideal for a fluent Slovak-speaking engineer with proven leadership experience, a solid background in mechanical engineering, welding, and certification, and a clear business development mindset.
You will manage and further develop a team of 5 experienced auditors (mechanical engineers) working in the fields of welding, plant certification, and conformity assessment, while actively driving business expansion in Slovakia.
This is a hands-on leadership role that combines technical authority, people management, and strategic growth.
Key Responsibilities
1. Business Development & Growth:
- Drive the expansion of certification and inspection services in Slovakia,
- Actively develop new business areas, with a focus on:
- Materials testing (NDT and material testing services),
- Lifts and elevator certification,
- PED – Pressure Equipment Directive (2014/68/EU),
- Energy-related services (advantage),
- Identify market opportunities and build long-term client relationships,
- Support tendering activities, proposal preparation, and strategic customer discussions.
2. Technical & Operational Leadership:
- Lead and manage a 5-member team of mechanical engineer auditors,
- Ensure technical quality, compliance, and professional execution of:
- welding-related activities,
- system certification,
- conformity assessment processes,
- Cooperate closely with internal experts, subcontractors, and international TÜV Rheinland entities.
3. People & Office Management:
- Provide clear leadership, direction, and performance feedback,
- Support professional development and competence growth within the team,
- Oversee branch operations, including:
- resource planning,
- budget and profitability (P&L),
- coordination with legal and operational partners.
This is not a sales-only role and not an administrative office manager position. We are looking for a technically credible leader who can manage engineers, deeply understand certification and conformity assessment, and simultaneously drive business growth.
Employee perks, benefits
What we offer
- Full-time employment contract with competitive salary and performance-based bonuses,
- A high-impact leadership role with real autonomy,
- Strong technical and international backing from TÜV Rheinland,
- Long-term career development and access to advanced certifications,
- Flexible work arrangements,
- Company events, modern tools, and meal tickets,
- A growing, ambitious environment where technical expertise truly matters.
Requirements for the employee
Candidates with education suit the position
Language skills
Driving licence
Personality requirements and skills
Requirements
Must-have:
- Fluent Slovak speaker, fluent English (German is a strong advantage),
- Engineering degree:
- Mechanical Engineering preferred,
- Electrical Engineering acceptable with strong mechanical and welding knowledge,
- Proven leadership experience in managing engineers or technical professionals,
- Solid background in welding, mechanical engineering, certification, or inspection,
- Experience or strong exposure to quality management systems,
- Strong business-oriented mindset with the ability to grow services and teams,
- Willingness to work primarily on-site in Bratislava and travel within Slovakia (occasional Budapest visits).
Nice-to-have:
- Welding engineer qualification or deep welding technology expertise,
- Experience with PED (2014/68/EU), pressure equipment, or the energy sector,
- Background in materials testing or elevator certification,
- Established network within Slovak industrial sectors,
- German language skills.