Construction Engineer

g2 Recruitment; Kluisbergen; Presencial; EUR 75.000 - 95.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

12-month freelance contract

Extension potential

International project environment

Career development opportunities

Visa sponsorship not provided

Descripción de la vacante

g2 Recruitment seeks a Construction Engineer to back a 100MW Battery Energy Storage System project in Kluisbergen, Belgium. The role is a 12-month freelance on-site position with a start in 1–2 months, requiring English and offering Dutch/French advantages.

You will manage on-site construction, coordinate subcontractors, monitor progress, and ensure safety and quality while liaising with stakeholders and the TSO. Experience in utility-scale renewables and commissioning is preferred.

Formación

• Experience on utility-scale Solar PV and/or BESS projects.
• Background in Civil Engineering or related construction discipline.
• Experience coordinating contractors and stakeholders on infrastructure projects.
• Strong understanding of construction safety practices.
• Experience with grid-connected renewable energy projects.
• Familiarity with TSO or utility interfaces.
• Dutch and/or French language skills.
• Commissioning or energisation experience.

Responsabilidades

• Support the management and execution of construction activities on site.
• Coordinate subcontractors and ensure works are completed safely, on schedule, and to the required quality standards.
• Liaise with project stakeholders, contractors, and the TSO.
• Monitor construction progress and identify potential risks or delays.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, environmental, and quality requirements.
• Assist with site inspections, progress reporting, and construction documentation.
• Support commissioning and project handover activities.

Conocimientos

Solar PV experience

BESS experience

Civil Engineering background

Contractor coordination

Construction safety

Grid-connected renewables

TSO interface knowledge

Dutch language

French language

Commissioning/energisation

Descripción del empleo

Construction Engineer - 100MW BESS Project

Contract: 12 Months Freelance

Start Date: 1-2 Months

Language: English Required | Dutch and/or French Advantageous

The Project

We are seeking a Construction Engineer to support the delivery of a 100MW Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) project in Kluisbergen, Belgium. The project consists of both 2-hour and 4-hour battery storage systems at one site and is currently under construction, with completion scheduled for late 2027.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the management and execution of construction activities on site.
• Coordinate subcontractors and ensure works are completed safely, on schedule, and to the required quality standards.
• Liaise with project stakeholders, contractors, and the Transmission System Operator (TSO).
• Monitor construction progress and identify potential risks or delays.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, environmental, and quality requirements.
• Assist with site inspections, progress reporting, and construction documentation.
• Support commissioning and project handover activities.

Candidate Requirements

• Experience working on utility-scale Solar PV and/or BESS projects.
• Background in Civil Engineering or a related construction discipline.
• Experience coordinating contractors and stakeholders on infrastructure projects.
• Strong understanding of construction safety practices.
• Experience with grid-connected renewable energy projects.
• Familiarity with TSO or utility interfaces.
• Dutch and/or French language skills.
• Commissioning or energisation experience.

What's on Offer?

• Opportunity to work on a flagship utility-scale BESS project.
• 12-month contract with potential for extension.
• Long-term project running through to 2027.
• Exposure to one of Europe's fastest-growing renewable energy sectors.
• International project environment with strong career-development opportunities.

Ideal candidates will have renewable energy construction experience and a practical engineering mindset, with the ability to support safe and efficient project delivery on site. Please note visa sponsorship is not possible for this role.