Project Leader,

Elia Group; Brussel; Sur place; EUR 70 000 - 100 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Company car

Meal vouchers

Eco-vouchers

Year-end bonus

Group insurance

Hospitalisation insurance

Ambulant care insurance for family

Share purchase at discount

Résumé du poste

Elia Group in Brussels is seeking a Project Leader to drive electricity infrastructure projects from design to commissioning. You will coordinate multidisciplinary teams and manage planning, budget, and stakeholders, ensuring safety and regulatory compliance.

The role offers on-site leadership with internal and external collaboration, contributing to the energy transition and the company’s ambitious growth plan.

Qualifications

• Engineering degree in electrical/electromechanical engineering.
• At least 3 years of experience in project leading/managing/engineering.
• Substations/Lines & Cables experience is a plus.
• Proficiency in Dutch, French and English; strong leadership.

Responsabilités

• Lead electricity infrastructure projects from design through commissioning and closure.
• Define, design, study and implement projects while ensuring safety and compliance with codes and standards.
• Project Engineer: focus on technical development and on-site supervision with Contractors.
• Project Leader: coordinate multidisciplinary team, manage planning, budget and stakeholders; oversee on-site execution.
• Coordinate on-site execution with internal Elia entities and external partners.
• Propose technical improvements and safety enhancements; participate in group-wide infrastructure initiatives.
• Handle complex projects with multiple stakeholders to drive energy transition.

Connaissances

Engineering background

Project leadership

Team leadership

Dutch/French/English

Formation

Electrical/Electromechanical engineering degree

Description du poste

Excited to work for a key Belgian player in the energy landscape?

The Belgian and European energy landscape is in full swing. Did you know that Elia Belgium plays a crucial role in this? As part of Elia Group, a European transmission system operator, Elia Belgium ensures the reliability and sustainability of the electricity supply in our country.

Side-by-side with your talented colleagues, you will play a part in building a sustainable, green and reliable energy infrastructure that stimulates economic growth and reduces our ecological footprint.

Only together can we make the biggest impact possible! We believe in the power of diversity we are convinced that an inclusive and diverse work environment leads to more innovation, creativity and better results.

Project Leader

Requisition ID 11307

Posting Start Date 28/07/2026

Function

Do you have a strong technical background and proven experience in leading multidisciplinary projects? Elia Group is seeking experienced Project Engineers and Project Leaders to join our team and shape the energy transition.

Your Job Responsibilities

• You will be responsible for electricity infrastructure projects and will be responsible for the construction, expansion and replacement of the infrastructure.
• You will work autonomously and will be responsible for defining, designing, studying and implementing projects up to and including their commissioning (and their administrative closure), taking into account the applicable codes and standards so that safety can be guaranteed at all times.
• Depending on your role (Project Engineer or Project Leader)
  • As a Project Engineer, you focus on the technical development and follow-up of projects within your area of expertise, acting as the contact person for all technical matters. You are responsible for the technical supervision of on-site works, working together with the relevant entities and contractors.
  • As a Project Leader, you take on the overall coordination of the project and manage a multidisciplinary team (with a functional rather than hierarchical relationship). You are also responsible for planning, budget, and stakeholder management. You organize and coordinate the overall on-site execution of the works in partnership with both internal and external stakeholders.
• You will organise and coordinate the execution of works on-site, in cooperation with the relevant Elia Group entities and contractors (suppliers, contractors, outsourcing companies, etc.).
• You will draw up proposals for technical improvements and safety enhancements by making a proactive contribution to the feedback process.
• You will contribute to the development of Elia and the Infrastructure Division by actively taking part in Group-wide working groups.
• You have the capabilities to pull complex projects in terms of technicality and stakeholders. #ElectronicElectronicalManufactur

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Your Profile

• You have an engineering education, preferably in electrical/electromechanical engineering.
• You have at least 3 years of experience in Project Leading/ Project Managing/ Project Engineering or a similar role.
• Expertise in Substations or Lines and Cables is a plus, but not a necessity.
• You have a strong interest in the challenging world of the energy transition and you want to contribute to the implementation of important and societally relevant projects through your personal commitment and drive to innovate.
• You are able to take initiative, organise, communicate assertively and show leadership.
• You have a good knowledge of Dutch, French, and English.
• You are open to personal development, continuous learning and giving and receiving constructive feedback

Offer

Salary

a competitive salary package, allowance for representation expenses, year-end bonus, double vacation pay, meal vouchers (€10 per working day), eco-vouchers, year-end vouchers as well as bonuses based on individual and group results.

Insurance

group insurance, hospitalisation insurance and ambulant care insurance for the whole family.

Vacation

you will be entitled to 20 vacation days, 12 additional vacation days and 3 exempt days (after 1 year of employment) and up to 5 long-service days (1 day for every 3 years in employment).

Communication

you will be given an iPhone, a phone subscription (for work and private use) and a laptop with internet reimbursement.

Mobility

we will offer you a company car and public transport or a mobility budget.

Interest subsidies

after you have been with Elia for 5 years, Elia Engineering will be able to offer you a subsidy to reduce the interest charges on your mortgage loan. This will only be possible if the mortgage loan was taken out when you were already an Elia employee.

Elia shares

Elia will give you the opportunity to subscribe to shares with a discount of 16.66% on the average share price.

Location

Your home base will be Leon Monnoyerkaai 3, 1000 Brussels, but you will often be on-site for your projects

There’s something electric in the air with this job offer!

In exchange for your work and dedication, you enjoy the following benefits

• A job full of variety with a top employer Elia encourages innovation and collaboration. Within our company you will be at the forefront of the energy transition, and you will have the chance to contribute to ground‑breaking technologies designed to accelerate this transition. It is a one-of-a-kind opportunity to further develop your knowledge and skills.
• Focus on personal growth and well‑being at work Discover a wide range of professional training and coaching opportunities that are guaranteed to give your personal growth a solid boost. At the same time, as a top employer, we put maximum effort into a positive work culture in which your well‑being is central.
• Development opportunities for a challenging career At Elia, we encourage you to seek out and seize new professional opportunities. You will enjoy complete freedom to shape your career on your own terms.
• A diverse team of passionate colleagues Elia puts a high value on diversity and inclusion. You will join a diverse and passionate team that enjoys sharing knowledge and leading the way towards a more sustainable future together.

These are just a few of the benefits that distinguish Elia as a Top Employer. We are convinced that your contribution to our team will be invaluable and look forward to welcoming you soon!