Senior Mechanical & Piping Project Lead (CAPEX)

Umicore; Belgique; Remote; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Umicore seeks a senior mechanical and piping engineer to own the full scope within multidisciplinary CAPEX projects. Translate process needs into practical concepts and review technical deliverables while coordinating external partners and contractors.

You will ensure safety, quality, and schedule adherence, support pre-commissioning, SAT, and startup activities, and may act as deputy Project Manager for smaller investments. Fluent Dutch and English are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in mechanical and piping engineering within an industrial project environment.
• Strong expertise in mechanical equipment, piping systems, materials, pumps and valves.
• Proven experience coordinating engineering partners and contractors.
• Knowledge of industrial project methodologies, engineering standards and best practices.
• Experience in process industries and brownfield environments is an advantage.
• Proactive, structured and results-oriented professional with strong communication skills.
• Fluent Dutch and a good command of English.

Responsibilities

• Own and manage the complete mechanical and piping scope within multidisciplinary CAPEX projects.
• Translate process requirements into fit-for-purpose engineering concepts and solutions.
• Review, coordinate and approve engineering deliverables, specifications and technical documentation.
• Coordinate external engineering partners, suppliers and contractors.
• Prepare technical specifications, tender packages and technical bid evaluations.
• Monitor fabrication, FAT activities, delivery, installation and mechanical completion.
• Ensure compliance with safety, quality, scope, schedule, budget and risk objectives.
• Support pre-commissioning, SAT and start-up activities.
• Act as deputy Project Manager and independently manage smaller investment projects when required.

Skills

Mechanical engineering

Piping engineering

Project coordination

Stakeholder communication

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering

Job description

Umicore seeks a senior mechanical and piping engineer to own the full scope within multidisciplinary CAPEX projects. Translate process needs into practical concepts and review technical deliverables while coordinating external partners and contractors.

You will ensure safety, quality, and schedule adherence, support pre-commissioning, SAT, and startup activities, and may act as deputy Project Manager for smaller investments. Fluent Dutch and English are required.