Civil Structural Lead Engineer

Our client is proud to design and build projects and careers. This requires teams that are as unique as the projects they execute. They are committed to fostering a work environment that embraces Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DE&I) for all so that their employees and stakeholders can benefit from the creative solutions derived as a result of embracing differences.


Scope of Activities

Our client is focusing on developing long-term relationships with customers in revamping, debottlenecking and expanding the production capacity of their existing facilities in the process Industry in the South West of the Netherlands. The Bergen op Zoom and Rotterdam offices provide the full project execution services: from conceptual engineering through commissioning and construction support. Our client has the unique market capacity to offer integrated solutions to their clients/projects. This includes fabrication, modularization and maintenance.

The Civil Structural group is a dynamic team in which engineering, design and leadership skills are combined to effectively support the clients. In addition to a solid education focusing on engineering and/or design, a strong set of personal competencies is a prerequisite for success. Being a team player and having an ability to interact effectively with client’s organization and others disciplines in the taskforce is essential.

The civil structural Lead Engineer will be responsible for civil and structural engineering and design services for a large variety of brown field and revamp facilities for petrochemical, oil, chemical gas and industrial services. These services comprise of conceptual design, project specifications, basic engineering, extend basic engineering and detailed design and engineering.
In addition regular contact with Client and or Owner representatives, consultants, specialist, vendors and construction contractors for coordination, classification and guidance regarding CSA design, engineering and construction activities.


Key Responsibilities

• Perform CSA design development in several project phases e.g. conceptual design, front-end design, detail engineering and design for integration of new facilities in revamp type projects as well for ‘small’ grass-root type of multi-disciplinary projects.
• Leading in structural, civil and geotechnical design within the projects and writing of contractors’ scope of works.
• Supervision, planning, organization of the work :
- Lead /coordinate a Civil Structural design team (2-4 people).
- Prepare schedules, man-hour estimates, manpower forecasts.
- Communicate and align with clients, vendors and other disciplines.
- Supervise and act as mentor for a junior level designer of junior level engineer.
• Promote and support value improvements initiatives and continuous performance improvement.
• Participate in design reviews within the project team.
• Works independently, controls / leads small teams including work sharing with foreign offices.
• Assure quality of work assigned; assure technical integrity of design documents.
• Proactive reporting project status and constraints.
• Prepare and check man-hour estimates and material estimates, and monthly budget reports for all engineering efforts.
• Perform technical bid evaluations of received bids of suppliers.
• Multi-disciplinary project requires pro-active attitude and basic knowledge of other disciplines such as piping, mechanical and E&I.


Basic Job Requirements

Proven Experience

• 15-20 years relevant working experience with an engineering, contractor, or production company in the process industry.
• Has theoretical and practical knowledge of civil, structural and geotechnical structures and engineering.
• Practical field and construction experience.
• Working knowledge of and ability to make (and interpret) steel- and or concrete calculations.
• Is able to interpret geotechnical reports.
• Executing jobs with 3D tools, such as Navisworks.
• Able to work with SCIA or equal 3D calculation software.
• Understanding of pertinent design codes (Eurocodes, NEN8700 serie), government regulations, and industry practices.


Minimum Requirements

• HBO civil or equivalent.
• Leadership skills.
• Theoretical and practical knowledge of civil, structural and geotechnical design.
• Strong pro-active team player with good technical and communication skills (both speaking and writing).
• Candidates shall be fluent in Dutch and English.
Written and verbal communication with our clients is in Dutch and/or English.
• Willingness to travel.
• Be able to multi-task between several projects.


We are an equal opportunity employer that recognizes the value of a diverse workforce. All qualified individuals will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, or any other criteria protected by governing law.