Mission

The Structural Engineering team has a vacancy for a passionate Senior Lead Engineer in Structural Engineering for its Infrastructures PWW projects

Our Structural Engineering team is involved in a wide range of projects in collaboration with other Tractebel and ENGIE Group entities, both in Belgium and internationally. The team has about 120 Engineers (Experts, Lead Engineers, Design Engineers, BIM modelers), CAD draftsmen and Assistant in Belgium and in Romania. In Belgium, the Structural Engineering team operates from 4 locations in Belgium (Ghent, Hasselt, Brussels and Namur).

The choice of which Belgian office you want to work for is up to you.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage structural engineering projects from concept to execution, ensuring compliance with quality, budget, and timeline requirements.
• Act as an expert in Structural Engineering and supporting the teams in technical design reviews of other projects of the department
• Develop and promote the use of BIM and parametric design within the organization.
• Coordinate and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, including design engineers, geotechnical engineers, and draftsmen.
• Prepare and present project proposals, offers, and contracts in consultation with the commercial team.
• Ensure projects are executed in accordance with Tractebel's quality system and health & safety rules.
• Report project progress regularly to the manager.
• Mentor and guide junior engineers, actively participating in their training and development.
• Foster strong relationships with clients, responding to their needs and ensuring customer satisfaction.
• Collaborate constructively with external partners such as architects, other engineering consultancies, subcontractors, and contractors during the construction phase.
• Strive for sustainable and efficient engineering solutions.
• Stay updated with industry standards, guidelines, and developments, sharing knowledge with team members.

Profile

• Master's degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent;
• Minimum of 20 years of experience in structural engineering projects related to complex infrastructures (e.g., bridges, tunnels, railways, airports).
• Proven experience in leading and managing engineering projects.
• You were ideally involved in all aspects and phases of your projects: sales, contract, competition, design, studies, tender, execution, management, ...;
• Strong knowledge of BIM and parametric design.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team environment.
• Customer-focused with strong problem-solving skills.
• Stress-resistant and know how to keep your focus under pressure with a healthy dose of assertiveness and diplomacy
• Fluent in Dutch; knowledge of English or French is a plus.

Our offer

• An attractive compensation package with fringe benefits such as a mobility budget, meal vouchers, hospitalization insurance, annual bonus, internet reimbursement and much more.
• An interesting and varied job in an international environment with a good work/life balance.
• A stable work environment where professional growth and development are stimulated (via the Tractebel School and the ENGIE University).
• A permanent contract to ensure the roles offered are in accordance with your skills, interests, career goals and lifestyle.

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