Jessica Terlezki (38) architect at the Gersthofen site, is one of over 400 employees in the Engineering business unit in the DACH region. She has been with Bilfinger since graduating 12 years ago and is responsible for building applications and smaller construction projects.

For Jessica, responsibility and knowledge are not abstract concepts, but values that she lives by and that shape her everyday work. With her expertise and commitment, she ensures that projects are implemented safely, in compliance with regulations, and in the interests of customers.

What are your day-to-day tasks at Bilfinger?

"A significant part of my work involves preparing building applications for our customer projects—for example, when a new container is to be installed at a customer's site. I not only check the building regulations, but also specific safety aspects. If materials containing asbestos could be used in an existing building, I have to assess which protective measures need to be taken. And if water-polluting substances are to be stored in a container, the strict regulations of the Water Resources Act apply. My knowledge from the relevant certificates of competence helps me to identify such issues at an early stage and incorporate them correctly into the building application. This keeps my daily work varied and constantly challenges me to deal with new regulations.

How do you keep up to date with all the different regulations and rules?

"I regularly attend further education and training courses—at least one a year. Many of these qualifications are time-limited, as regulations and technical rules are constantly evolving. But for me, this is more than just a formal obligation: I see it as part of my responsibility. Only if I am up to date with the latest technical developments can I ensure that our projects meet current requirements and offer a high level of safety for both people and the environment. Mistakes can have far-reaching consequences here – that's why it's important for me to always work conscientiously and with foresight."

When do you notice in your everyday work that your further training is particularly paying off?

"I often benefit from it directly on the construction site. It's no coincidence that I've also been working as a safety and health coordinator for more than ten years. When several trades are working at the same time – steelworkers, scaffolders, window fitters – it immediately becomes clear how important it is to identify risks early on and coordinate everything well. My knowledge is not only theoretical, but also directly relevant to practice: it contributes significantly to the quality and safety of our projects."