Krzysztof Pilimon works as Head of the Poznań Office at Gleeds, where he oversees key sectors such as industrial and logistics. His primary responsibilities include managing the Poznań team, supporting the bidding team, negotiating with clients and contractors, business reporting, forecasting, problem-solving and making key decisions.
A typical day for Krzysztof involves attending internal and external meetings, office administration tasks, coordinating workflow, verifying work, supervising, providing daily support to team members, and conducting site visits. His motivation stems from participating in large, well-known projects.
Seeing the tangible results of my work, like buildings and structures, and knowing they will last for years is incredibly motivating.
Krzysztof's analytical mind and curiosity about the technical side of things have driven his career. From a young age, he was fascinated by how things work, often taking apart objects to understand their inner workings. This hands-on approach continued as he observed and learned from people on construction sites, valuing practical experience over theory.
A friend's recommendation led Krzysztof to Gleeds over 18 years ago, and he has found great satisfaction working with the team, on various projects, and appreciating the independence ingrained in the company's culture. The values of independence, impartiality, good reputation, and professionalism resonate deeply with him, forming the foundation of Gleeds' operations. For those new to Gleeds, Krzysztof advises:
Learn whenever you can, ask questions, and be hungry for knowledge and experience. A good engineer should get their hands dirty occasionally and know tasks from practice, not just theory. To manage someone's work, you should first know how to do it yourself.
One of Krzysztof's proudest achievements at Gleeds is managing four large-scale, high-tech industrial projects from inception to completion. The successful execution and continued operation of these buildings remain a source of pride for him.
Outside of work, Krzysztof enjoys riding his bike, watching films, and engaging in DIY and construction projects. If not in his current role, he imagines he might have pursued a career as a fire protection expert.