Project Leader Structural Engineering
Brussels, Belgique
Tractebel is a global engineering and consulting company providing integrated solutions for renewable energy projects and the built environment. Our expertise is recognized globally in a wide variety of sectors including nuclear & renewable energy, gas, power grids, hydropower plants & dams, water resources, desalination, complex & high-tech buildings, transport infrastructure and ports & waterways.
Connecting strategy, design, engineering, social & environmental studies, project management and in-house digital applications, we work with companies and government agencies to create a positive impact on people and planet.
Backed by more than 150 years of experience, Tractebel is today a community of more than 5,500 passionate experts around the world, dedicated to ethical business and the fight against climate change. Tractebel is part of the ENGIE Group, a global reference in low-carbon energy and services.
The Structural Engineering team has a vacancy for a passionate Project Leader / Lead Engineer for its Buildings / 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.
- 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.
Qualifications:
- Master’s degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent;
- Minimum of 10 years of experience in structural engineering projects related to complex infrastructures (e.g., bridges, tunnels, railways, airports) or buildings (hospitals, data centers, sport centers, industrial buildings, transport hubs, …).
- 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
- A permanent contract with an attractive salary and extralegal benefits such as a mobility budget, meal vouchers, hospitalization insurance, an annual bonus, an internet allowance, and much more.
- An interesting and varied job in an international environment with a good work-life balance.
- A stable working environment that encourages professional growth and development (via Tractebel School and ENGIE University).
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