Wout Raap — Project Leader at Machinefabriek Rusthoven
The development programme gave me new insights and I can now apply them in a next phase.
In the north of Groningen lies Machinefabriek Rusthoven, a company that specialises in moving steel. Wout Raap works here through Yes: a driven and experienced project leader with a passion for his profession.
04 August 2023
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By the time we arrive at the construction site, Wout has already completed a night shift. As project leader, he leads a dynamic team that works day and night on the construction project at the Hoge Euvelgunnerbrug on the N7. Together with a site supervisor he alternates shifts, so they work the metal 24 hours a day for this ambitious project. It is part of the overall renewal of the Julianaplein junction.
“I see it as a challenge and I am excited to continue this role in this way for a long time. ”
Wout Raap, Project Leader at Machinefabriek Rusthoven
No two days are the same for Wout: “This project brings a lot of variety to my work. Sometimes I am building scaffolding, then I am laying down a tarpaulin somewhere, and a little later I am studying a drawing. We also have to make decisions, such as whether to continue with a certain activity, or to open or close a bridge. It is a dynamic and challenging role in which I carry a lot of responsibility.” The responsibility weighs heavily, but Wout embraces the challenge with open arms.
Recently the team faced a crucial task: the ballast box, an essential part of the project. “In week seventeen we removed, modified, preserved and weighted it for reuse. This week our task is to mount it again on the new bascule.”
Alongside his work, Wout also takes part in the Smart Skills development programme, in which he refines his soft skills and communication skills: “The focus here is mainly on soft skills and communication, which comes in handy when working with new colleagues, allowing me to build a better relationship and make decisions more easily.”
Thanks to his personal growth and the development programme, Wout can now take on challenges in his new working environment with confidence and enthusiasm: “The development programme gave me new insights, and although some elements are familiar, I can still apply them in a new phase. This comes in handy in my new working environment and at my new company. I see it as a challenge and I am excited to continue this role in this way for a long time.”
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