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Joost Oomen
As Head of Engineering, Joost is responsible for guiding and developing a team of around twenty engineers. Still, he enjoys staying hands-on with his own projects—his passion for construction is as strong as ever.
Can you tell us about yourself?
“My name is Joost Oomen. I'm originally from Vught, where I lived for 29 years. Last winter, I moved to Wijchen, where I now live with my girlfriend.”
“I’ve been working at Bulsink for four years now. Outside of work, my biggest passion is basketball. During high school, I played at youth premier league level for two years with Den Bosch. These days, I still play in my hometown Vught with a group of friends. On weekends, I love spending time with family and friends.”
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We want everyone to keep developing continuously. That requires a personalized approach for each engineer
- Joost Oomen, Head of Engineering
What does your role involve, and what do you enjoy most about your job?
“As Head of Engineering, I’m responsible for the support and development of our engineering team. We want everyone to keep developing continuously. That requires a personalized approach for each engineer. In that, I serve as both a mentor and a point of contact. That’s what I enjoy most—while our teams work on amazing projects for clients, I get to contribute every day to the growth of our people.”
“I also work closely with the Operational Managers on matters affecting the entire organization—we tackle those as a team. And I still take on projects myself. I started at Bulsink as an engineer, and construction is still what excites me most.”
What does a typical workweek look like for you?
(Laughs) “There’s no such thing as a ‘typical’ week—at Bulsink, your calendar is as dynamic as the work itself. We usually kick off Monday with an operations meeting in the core team to set priorities. On Fridays, I try to visit construction sites to stay in touch with the colleagues on the ground.”
“The rest of the week varies. I meet with engineers to support their development, sit down with clients and subcontractors to discuss ongoing collaborations, and work on planning and continuous improvement. As an ISO and VCA-certified company, we’re constantly working on the organization, not just within it.”
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I’m determined to make every day a success, and I try to reflect that mindset to clients, colleagues, and partners.
CORE VALUES
Which of Bulsink's B.U.I.L.D. core values best describes you and why?
“Determined. I’m determined to make every day a success. With the company’s interests in mind, I do everything I can to get the best out of myself. And I try to reflect that mindset to clients, colleagues, and partners—because if we want to achieve something, we have to do it together.”
