Plumbing Technology Experts in Germany
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Meet FRATCH Experts in Germany, who have recently used Plumbing Technology
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.
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. Selected projects, most recent first:
- 03/2026–08/2026: Task force management and management of the technical on-site team, construction of a semiconductor factory. Developing and scheduling solutions, reporting to the end client, and leading cross-functional coordination on defects and interfaces.
- since 07/2025: Expert activities in cooperation with an expert office. Expert reports on damage to electrical and photovoltaic systems for insurers, companies and private clients; 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 plan 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, processing defects, and achieving handover readiness; coordination with experts regarding the existing installation.
- 03/2025–05/2025: Quality assurance and commissioning for the client, inner-city retail and mixed-use district. Documentation and follow-up of outstanding defects; short-term operational support after opening.
- 08/2024–02/2025: Project and construction management for the client, construction of a new airport terminal. Clarifying interfaces with finishing trades, schedule control, on-site decisions regarding cable routes, execution and design; resolving planning backlogs with the planning participants.
- 09/2023–08/2024: Construction management/site supervision, revitalization of a former corporate headquarters. Site supervision during a technically demanding gut renovation and new construction; clarifying interfaces, tracking schedules and solving unplanned issues directly on 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 neighborhood developments, as well as an operations yard. Clarifying interfaces with other trades, coordinating with experts and planning offices, schedule control and managing subcontractors (up to six foremen with teams of up to ten people).
- 2018: Construction management, revitalization of a former corporate headquarters. Took over the site during the final phase after the construction manager became unavailable; followed up on outstanding planning issues, coordinated specifications and building automation, incorporated planning changes into execution, and supervised subsequent installation.
- 2017–2018: Construction management, greenfield industrial construction. 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
Andreas L.
Last position:
Interim Head of Call and Service Center at Famicord Group
- Europe's largest stem cell bank; company revenue: 78 Mio. EUR; employees 700; personnel responsibility: 18; duration: 6 months
- Interim takeover of all teams in the areas of sales/inside sales, order management and service
- Separation of the order business in Germany/Austria into two GmbHs under my leadership, while also integrating an acquired company into the German operational business
- Additional creation of new KPIs and adjustment of processes with internal interfaces and customers
- Requirements management for the introduction of the new CRM
- Full implementation of the above-mentioned operational integration and separation of the areas
- Improvement of KPIs in call accessibility, first-contact resolution rate and response time
- Established newly introduced customer feedback management
- Structured handover of the area to my successor
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.
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:
Head of Purchasing and Project Procurement, Special Machine Engineering at Client in Hamburg
- Leading the purchasing team
- Identifying cost saving opportunities and efficiency improvements in the procurement process and implementing process optimizations
- Developing and implementing procurement strategies in coordination with product management (CTO) and operations management (COO)
- Managing and selecting suppliers for high-quality and cost-effective products and services
- Negotiating purchasing contracts and framework agreements
- Monitoring material flow between suppliers, external manufacturing and assembly companies, and in-house production
- Ensuring compliance with quality and delivery standards in coordination with QA (production)
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.
Bernd H.
Last position:
Project Manager Secondary Vehicle Procurement at DB Infrago AG
- Quickly took over responsibilities after predecessor's departure
- Quickly prepared alternative procurement scenarios with transparent commercial analysis
- Thematically and personally reconnected loose, interdisciplinary threads
- Identified win-win potentials in cooperation with customers
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.
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 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
- Trained at a Technical University of Applied Sciences for Electrical Engineering
- Master electrician specialized in CAD and AutoCAD usage
- Creation of CAD electrical plans for electrical, plumbing, heating, and ventilation trades for about 20 years
- Production, editing, and modification of new plans, shop and assembly drawings, and as-built plans
- Drafting of electrical distribution plans
- Delivery of finished plans as DWG file or PDF with guaranteed encryption via email
- Creation of 3D plans with Fusion 360
- Project work for clients such as BMW, ESA, DLR, the German Armed Forces, FC Bayern, Baywobau, and switchgear enclosures for Bayernwerk Netz
- Flexible scheduling, absolute discretion, and fast, cost-effective work with prospects for long-term collaboration
Thomas B.
Last position:
Construction Manager LBO at Goldbeck
- Construction of an oil refinery
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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 5 Oct 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 5 Oct 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
What Plumbing Technology Covers
Plumbing Technology covers the planning, sizing, installation and maintenance of systems that move, treat and discharge water in buildings. It includes potable water, hot water, drainage, sanitary fixtures and connections to wider mechanical services. In Germany, projects often require close coordination with building plans, energy concepts and applicable technical rules.
Systems and Applications
Plumbing systems support homes, offices, hospitals, hotels, factories and public buildings. The work can involve new construction, refurbishment, plant upgrades and fault remediation.
- Potable and domestic hot-water systems
- Wastewater, rainwater and drainage networks
- Bathrooms, kitchens and sanitary facilities
- Pumping, storage and water-treatment arrangements
Tools and Coordination
Strong specialists combine practical system knowledge with digital planning and documentation. They may work with BIM models, CAD drawings, hydraulic calculations, specification documents and commissioning records. Coordination with heating, ventilation, electrical, structural and fire-safety disciplines is essential, especially where service routes are congested.
When Companies Need Support
Companies bring in freelance expertise when internal capacity is limited or a project needs focused technical ownership. This is common during design reviews, tender preparation, construction support, system upgrades and handover.
- Review existing drawings and identify installation risks
- Size pipework, pumps, tanks and drainage components
- Prepare scopes, schedules and technical specifications
- Check site progress, testing and commissioning evidence
What Strong Professionals Deliver
Reliable professionals turn requirements into systems that are safe, maintainable and practical to install. They understand flow, pressure, temperature, materials, access and hygiene, rather than treating drawings as isolated layouts. They also explain trade-offs clearly and keep decisions traceable from early design through handover.
Remote and On-Site Work
Much of the analysis, modelling, documentation and coordination can be handled remotely. Surveys, inspections, installation checks and commissioning usually require presence on site. For projects in Germany, companies should clarify local language needs, documentation standards and the expected balance between digital collaboration and site work before engagement.
Frequently asked questions
Curious about Plumbing Technology? Here are the answers that come up again and again.
Plumbing Technology is used to plan and manage potable water, hot water, drainage, sanitary fixtures and related building services. It supports everything from residential bathrooms to complex systems in hospitals, hotels, factories and public buildings.
Plumbing Technology focuses on water supply, wastewater, drainage and sanitary installations within the wider building-services design. It often connects closely with heating, ventilation, electrical and fire-safety planning, but requires its own hydraulic, hygiene and installation knowledge.
A strong Plumbing Technology specialist often brings CAD or BIM coordination, hydraulic sizing, specification writing and commissioning knowledge. Experience with heating interfaces, rainwater management, water treatment and construction documentation can also improve project delivery.
The right Plumbing Technology experience depends on the system risk, project stage and level of responsibility. A smaller refurbishment may need focused drawing and site support, while a hospital, industrial facility or complex renovation calls for proven coordination, design review and commissioning capability.
Much of Plumbing Technology planning, modelling, calculations and documentation can be completed remotely. Surveys, installation inspections, testing and commissioning usually require site access, so the collaboration model should be agreed at the start.
For Plumbing Technology projects in Germany, clarify the project location, site obligations, language expectations and required technical documentation. It is also useful to define responsibility for coordination with local contractors, inspections and handover records.
Review whether Plumbing Technology deliverables are coordinated, buildable and easy to maintain. Look for clear assumptions, consistent calculations, accessible service routes, well-defined specifications and evidence that testing and commissioning have been considered.
Freelance Plumbing Technology expertise is useful for new builds, refurbishments, plant replacements and urgent design or documentation gaps. It can add focused capacity during tendering, coordination, site verification, commissioning or handover without changing the permanent team.
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 845 € 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 (78%), 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 (72%), and Quality Assurance (67%).
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