PORR Deutschland
Ulf Kirsten is an experienced professional in the field of tunnel engineering and machinery, currently serving as the Head of Machine Technology operational and Head of Machine Technology Düsseldorf at PORR Deutschland since November 2021. Kirsten has been a lecturer at TU Bergakademie Freiberg since April 2016, focusing on mechanized tunnelling and tunnel machinery. Previously, Kirsten held various technical roles at HOCHTIEF from January 2015 to October 2021, including Mechanical & Electrical Manager for the London Power Tunnels Phase 2 project and Senior Mechanical Engineer for notable projects such as Tunnel3JV Copenhagen and York Potash UK. Early experience also includes work as a Research Assistant at TU Bergakademie Freiberg and various engineering positions at FAM Förderanlagen Magdeburg and HOCHTIEF Civil Engineering and Tunneling. Ulf Kirsten holds a Dr.-Ing. in Drilling Engineering and a Dipl.-Ing. in Mechanical Engineering from TU Bergakademie Freiberg.
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As a technology leader in planning and construction, PORR meets challenging individual customer requirements – safely and economically. Its extensive expertise allows it to implement customised solutions. It has its own teams of experts in all key trades along the entire construction value chain and unites comprehensive know-how under one roof: from building construction and specialist civil engineering, to civil engineering and infrastructure construction, through to steel construction and environmental engineering. Its service portfolio extends from general planning to turnkey implementation. PORR designs and builds safely and economically in accordance with the PORR principles: Trustworthiness, reliability, a customer and team-oriented approach, and cooperation in a spirit of partnership inform its every activity. As a leading construction company, it is playing an active role in shaping the transition to climate neutrality. Building on the vast expertise within the company and in response to the challenges of the future, PORR has developed a “Green and Lean” strategy: The company is pushing ahead with climate-neutral construction projects, smart technologies, and partnership models for seamless cooperation. It uses LEAN approaches in design and construction to efficiently manage projects in line with the latest standards. After all, intelligent building doesn't just bring people together, it also shapes our future. PORR GmbH & Co. KGaA employs around 2,300 people in Germany. It is part of the listed PORR AG with a workforce of around 20,000 and a production output of approximately 5.7 billion euros in 2021. With its headquarters in Munich, various subsidiaries and a total of more than 30 locations, PORR maintains a strong presence throughout Germany.