Plumbing Technology Experts in Germany
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Meet FRATCH Experts in Germany, who have recently used Plumbing Technology
Simon A.
Last position:
Freelance Electrical Construction and Project Manager · Expert Reports at A9000 Electrosolutions UG (haftungsbeschränkt)
Freelance electrical construction and project management, planning coordination, quality assurance and commissioning on major construction sites, for electrical contractors and on the client side; since 07/2025 also preparing expert reports as a DEKRA-certified expert. Selection, most recent first:
- 03/2026–08/2026: Task force management and management of the technical on-site team, construction of a semiconductor factory. Development and schedule control of solutions, reporting to the end customer, and management of cross-disciplinary coordination on defects and interfaces.
- since 07/2025: Expert work in cooperation with an expert office. Expert reports on damage to electrical and photovoltaic systems for insurers, companies and private customers; coordination with insurers and clients.
- 08/2025–02/2026: Electrical planning coordination, major medical/research construction project. Catching up on the electrical planning backlog, coordinating internal and external planners, managing planning delivery lists and priorities, and reporting to department and project management.
- 06/2025–08/2025: Consulting and construction management for an electrical company, construction of a care facility. Catching up on construction delays, resolving defects and preparing the facility for handover; coordination with experts regarding the existing installation.
- 03/2025–05/2025: Quality assurance and commissioning for the client, inner-city shopping and mixed-use development. Documentation and follow-up of outstanding defects; short-term operational support after opening.
- 08/2024–02/2025: Project and construction management for the client, new airport terminal. Clarification of interfaces with the finishing trades, schedule control, on-site decisions regarding cable routes, execution and design; working through planning backlogs with the planning participants.
- 09/2023–08/2024: Construction management/site supervision, revitalisation of a former corporate headquarters. Site supervision on a technically demanding strip-out and new-build project; clarification of interfaces, schedule tracking and resolving unplanned issues directly on the construction site.
- End of 2018–2024: Electrical construction management for an electrical contractor in the Stuttgart region. Office, administrative and production buildings, industrial halls with administrative buildings, residential and mixed-use developments, as well as a depot. Clarification of interfaces with other trades, coordination with experts and planning offices, schedule monitoring and management of subcontractors (up to six foremen with teams of up to ten people).
- 2018: Construction management, revitalisation of a former corporate headquarters. Took over the construction site during the final phase after the construction manager became unavailable; followed up on outstanding planning topics, coordinated specifications and building automation, incorporated planning changes into the execution and supervised subsequent installations.
- 2017–2018: Construction management, industrial new-build (Greenfield). Took over and completed an ongoing construction site; instructed subcontractors and coordinated with the general contractor.
Nico H.
Last position:
Project Manager Engineering/CapEx/Process Engineering at Sanofi
- Planning, URS/requirements and stakeholder management for a new QC building Greenfield 4000 m²
- Project implementation
Thorsten H.
Last position:
OCM (Overall Construction Manager) for HVAC at Engie Deutschland GmbH
- Overall planning and supervision of the relevant HVAC and sanitation installations across multiple construction phases.
- Leading installation teams and subcontractors.
- Ensuring adherence to schedules, budgets and quality standards.
- Coordination with other trades.
- Lean Construction Management, preparing and moderating the Last Planner Method.
- Supporting schedule planning and moderating workshops in the IPA project environment.
- Planning, organizing and supervising all HVAC and sanitation work on site.
- Managing own installers and coordinating subcontractors.
- Ensuring that all work meets quality standards, safety regulations and the schedule.
- Aligning with other trades, authorities and the client representative.
- Creating plans and reviewing invoices.
- Monitoring the proper application of construction techniques and compliance with safety regulations.
Kai F.
Last position:
Project development, project management and project leadership for all structural, technical and infrastructural measures
Crisis and recovery management for projects with disrupted construction processes
Engineering services in technical building services
Support in all project-specific matters and topics in service phases 1-9 and cost groups 100 to 700
Wadih G.
Last position:
Federal Voluntary Service (BFD) Volunteer at TIK e.V.
Supported integration and social inclusion activities for families and children from diverse backgrounds.
Assisted in language, educational, and recreational programs.
Contributed to community events and coordination with local partners.
Thomas B.
Last position:
Construction Manager LBO at Goldbeck
- Construction of an oil refinery
Andreas P.
Last position:
Infrastructure Network Planner Line Engineering (TCF) at Stätische Werke Netz+Service
- Documenting and planning fiber optic lines for the fiber project at network level 3 in the Kassel city area using the cable management software CableScout and AutoCAD.
- Creating detailed execution and feed plans, and documenting cable distribution hubs (KVZ).
- Analyzing the existing network design and the technical requirements for network planning, considering project goals (cost, schedule, quality).
- Creating execution and feed plans with CableScout for FTTx and FTTh as part of route, conduit, and fiber planning at network level 3.
- Documenting the entire planning process.
Frank E.
Last position:
Project Manager (Freelance) at Bombardier Hennigsdorf
- New school construction in Rellingen
Nikolaj K.
Last position:
Project Manager for Planning Coordination, HVAC & Plumbing Trades (Freelance Engineer) at Stromnetz Berlin
- Coordination of all project participants, planners, project controllers, experts and companies during the design and execution phases
- Preparation and support of the tendering processes for planning and construction services
- Assisting in validating costs and schedules and contract management of planning services
- Reviewing planning documents and providing technical approvals
Jürgen S.
Last position:
Master Electrician and CAD Specialist at ZBS-SCREEN
- Training at a Technical University of Applied Sciences for Electrical Engineering
- Master electrician specializing in CAD and the use of AutoCAD
- Creation of CAD electrical plans for electrical, plumbing, heating, and ventilation systems for around 20 years
- Creation, editing, and modification of new plans, shop and installation plans, and as-built plans
- Drawing of electrical distribution plans
- Delivery of completed plans as a DWG file or PDF with guaranteed encryption by email
- Creation of 3D plans using Fusion 360
- Processing of projects for customers such as BMW, ESA, DLR, Bundeswehr, FC Bayern, Baywobau, and control cabinet enclosures for Bayernwerk Netz
- Flexible scheduling, absolute discretion, and fast, cost-effective work with the prospect of long-term cooperation
Ricardo S.
Last position:
Head of Project Management Department, Project Manager at BPS Planung GmbH
- Project management team leadership
- Project control, project controlling, quality management
- Overall project management for BIM projects / architectural planning, building services engineering (HVAC/plumbing), infrastructure
- Contract and variation management
- Project acquisition, contract negotiations
Frank J.
Last position:
Diploma Engineer (FH) - Heating, Ventilation and Sanitary Engineering at Engineering School for Civil Engineering
- Passed the final exam in the Heating, Ventilation and Sanitary Engineering program.
- Authorized to use the official title Diploma Engineer (FH) (abbr. Dipl.-Ing. (FH)) in accordance with § 4(2) of the Thuringian regulation on recognizing equivalent educational qualifications under Art. 37(1) of the Unification Treaty and on post-diploma accreditation.
Dirk N.
Last position:
Interim Vice President Procurement at Kaiser+Kraft GmbH
- B2B retailer for business equipment
- Revenue €590m, 1,450 employees (2024)
- Procurement volume €350m, 3 departments / 20 employees, locations in Germany, Italy, Sweden, Poland, Czech Republic
- Lead of the "Beat" project to achieve COGS savings / extend payment terms / reduce minimum order quantities, reporting on target achievement
- Increased collaboration with category management & warehouses
- Training & coaching for department heads / strategic buyers
Manfred W.
Last position:
Strategic Technical Procurement Facility Services at Gesellschaft für Ingenieurleistungen in NRW
- Procurement of service providers such as building cleaners, caretakers, landscaping and garden construction companies, maintenance companies (HVAC, electrical); conducting negotiations and tendering framework agreements
Qamar H.
Last position:
Freelance Consultant Data Analytics & AI Portfolio at TIC Company
- Support for a data, analytics and AI initiative in a regulated enterprise environment by structuring, evaluating and prioritizing several data-driven use cases based on business impact, feasibility, scalability, data maturity and governance requirements.
- Translation of complex business and analytics requirements into clear product, data and implementation logic, as well as preparation of decision-ready documents, target visions and roadmap inputs for stakeholder and management discussions.
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Statistics of experts using Plumbing Technology
Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.
Experience
28 years
Position duration
2.4 years
Positions per freelancer
15
Top business areas
Project Management, Operations, Quality Assurance
Top industries
Construction, Manufacturing, Healthcare
Certification focus areas
Quality Assurance, Operations, Information Technology
Bachelor's degree or higher
85%
Master's degree or higher
54%
Certifications per freelancer
3
Most common languages
German, English, French
Speak two or more languages
89%
Based on our profile pool as of 14 Nov 2026.
Daily rate distribution
The chart shows how the daily rates of experts in this technology in Germany are distributed, based on recent contracts on our platform. Each bar covers a rate range — its height shows the share of experts charging within that range.
Average rates of experts in Germany using Plumbing Technology
Rates are based on recent contracts and do not include FRATCH margin.
The average daily rate is the mean of all daily rates from recent contracts of comparable freelancers on our platform.
The median daily rate is the middle value of all daily rates — half of comparable freelancers charge less, half charge more. Unlike the average, it is barely affected by outliers.
Calculated based on our freelancers’ daily rates as of 14 Nov 2026. Actual rates may vary depending on seniority level, experience, skill specialization, project complexity, and engagement length.
Plumbing Technology experts industry focus
See which industries our matched freelancers work in most often — every figure is calculated live from the freelancers on FRATCH.
- Construction (94%)
- Manufacturing (56%)
- Healthcare (44%)
- Real Estate (44%)
- Energy (39%)
- Education (33%)
- Transportation (33%)
- Professional Services (33%)
Please note that freelancers can work across multiple industries, so percentages overlap.
About the technology
Water and drainage systems
Plumbing Technology covers the design, installation and maintenance of systems that move, store and discharge water in buildings. It includes potable water distribution, hot water, sanitary fixtures, rainwater, wastewater and drainage. Specialists turn performance, hygiene and access requirements into dependable building services.
Where it is used
Plumbing systems support homes, offices, hotels, hospitals, factories and public buildings. Their design must account for occupancy, pressure, flow, water quality, space and future maintenance.
- Potable and hot water networks
- Sanitary and drainage layouts
- Rainwater and stormwater management
- Pumping, storage and treatment interfaces
Design and coordination tools
Professionals work with plans, hydraulic calculations, specifications and installation details. BIM workflows help coordinate pipe routes with structure, electrical systems and HVAC, while AutoCAD and related tools support precise documentation. In Germany, projects often require close coordination between design teams, contractors and site operations.
When companies need specialists
Companies bring in freelance expertise when a project needs rapid design capacity, a technical review or support through commissioning. Specialists are also useful when legacy pipework causes failures, a building changes use or several trades must resolve clashes before installation.
- Review drawings, calculations and tender documents
- Produce coordinated layouts and schedules
- Investigate leaks, pressure issues and drainage faults
- Support site inspections and handover
Skills beyond pipework
Strong professionals understand water conservation, backflow protection, pump selection, insulation, corrosion risks and maintainability. They can read architectural and structural plans, communicate with installers and document decisions clearly. Knowledge of BIM coordination, cost planning and health or safety requirements adds value on complex work.
What quality looks like
Good plumbing work is not judged by drawings alone. The system should perform at expected demand, remain accessible for maintenance and integrate cleanly with the building. A capable specialist explains assumptions, checks interfaces, records changes and follows problems from design through testing and commissioning. Clear communication also makes remote reviews practical, while site phases still benefit from on-site collaboration in Germany.
Frequently asked questions
Curious about Plumbing Technology? Here are the answers that come up again and again.
Plumbing Technology is used to plan, install and maintain potable water, hot water, sanitary, drainage and rainwater systems. It also covers related pumps, storage, treatment interfaces and controls in residential, commercial, industrial and public buildings.
Plumbing Technology focuses mainly on water supply, sanitary fixtures, drainage and wastewater. HVAC focuses on heating, ventilation and air conditioning, although the systems often share plant rooms, controls, documentation and coordination requirements.
A strong Plumbing Technology specialist may also work with BIM coordination, AutoCAD, hydraulic calculations, pump selection and commissioning. Knowledge of HVAC interfaces, building structures, fire protection and site installation makes collaboration smoother.
The right level of Plumbing Technology experience depends on the scope, risk and project phase. A small documentation update may need focused support, while a hospital, factory or major refurbishment benefits from a specialist who has handled coordination, testing and handover.
Much of Plumbing Technology work can be completed remotely, including layouts, calculations, BIM coordination and document reviews. Site surveys, installation checks and commissioning require physical access, so a Germany-based project may combine remote work with planned on-site visits and clear German or English communication.
Bring in Plumbing Technology expertise when internal capacity is limited, a design needs an independent review or a project faces leaks, drainage problems or coordination clashes. Freelancers can also support tender documents, construction supervision, remediation planning and handover without requiring a permanent hire.
Plumbing Technology includes the planning, calculation, coordination and documentation behind water and drainage systems, while pipefitting usually emphasizes physical installation and joining of pipework. Projects often need both perspectives to connect a workable design with safe, maintainable installation.
Review whether the Plumbing Technology specialist can show clear calculations, coordinated drawings, practical specifications and documented testing. Ask how they handle access, pressure, hygiene, drainage gradients, clashes and changes, then check whether their communication fits the project team and site process.
The average hourly rate of freelancers in Germany who have used Plumbing Technology in their recent projects is 106 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 844 € based on an 8-hour working day.
Of the freelancers in Germany who have used Plumbing Technology in their recent projects, 85% hold at least a Bachelor's degree and 54% hold at least a Master's degree.
On average, freelancers in Germany who have used Plumbing Technology in their recent projects have 28 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 2.4 years.
The most common languages among freelancers in Germany who have used Plumbing Technology in their recent projects are German (100%), English (83%), and French (39%).
The most common industries among freelancers in Germany who have used Plumbing Technology in their recent projects are Construction (94%), Manufacturing (56%), and Healthcare (44%).
The most common business areas among freelancers in Germany who have used Plumbing Technology in their recent projects are Project Management (83%), Operations (67%), and Quality Assurance (67%).
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