Construction Engineer - 100MW BESS Site Lead

g2 Recruitment; Kluisbergen; On-site; EUR 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

12-month freelance contract

Extension potential

International project environment

Career development opportunities

Visa sponsorship not provided

Job summary

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.

Qualifications

• 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.

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 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.

Skills

Solar PV experience

BESS experience

Civil Engineering background

Contractor coordination

Construction safety

Grid-connected renewables

TSO interface knowledge

Dutch language

French language

Commissioning/energisation

Job description

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.