Technical Writer – Public Procurement & IT Infrastructure

Pauwels Consulting; Brussel; Hybride; EUR 80 000 - 100 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Hybrid work model

Résumé du poste

Pauwels Consulting in Brussels seeks a technical expert to support a large-scale sensor and surveillance program. You will draft complex technical specifications and manage public tenders to ensure future-proof data-driven operations.

The role requires 5+ years drafting IT procurement contracts, strong knowledge of Belgian/EU regulations, and fluency in Dutch or French with English proficiency. Hybrid work, full-time, Brussels location, project through 2026 with possible extension.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of hands-on experience drafting and managing IT public procurement contracts.
• Advanced knowledge of IT infrastructure including hardware, software, connectivity and data storage.
• Proven experience defining and monitoring KPIs and SLAs within complex technology environments.
• In-depth knowledge of Belgian and European public procurement legislation.
• Proficient in MS Office for documentation and reporting.
• Proactive, solution-oriented mindset with strong diplomatic and stakeholder management skills.
• Fluent in Dutch or French with active knowledge of English and passive knowledge of the other national language.

Responsabilités

• Draft comprehensive technical requirements and specifications for large-scale public procurement contracts involving camera systems and sensors.
• Conduct detailed market analyses to identify existing and future solutions from global technology providers and integrators.
• Facilitate IT workshops with multidisciplinary stakeholders to capture operational needs and define technical criteria.
• Coordinate technical input regarding infrastructure, architecture, connectivity, and data security to ensure system compatibility.
• Support the full tender lifecycle, including the definition of selection criteria, award methodologies, and SLAs.
• Monitor existing IT contracts and performance metrics to ensure alignment with contractual obligations and security standards.

Connaissances

Procurement contract drafting

Public procurement knowledge

Stakeholder management

KPI & SLA definition

IT infrastructure understanding

MS Office proficiency

Multilingual (Dutch/French & English)

Diplomatic / proactive mindset

Outils

SharePoint

Confluence

Description du poste

Our client, a prominent organization in the public safety sector, is looking for a technical expert to support a large-scale sensor and surveillance program. This role focuses on drafting complex technical specifications and managing public tenders to ensure future-proof technological solutions for data-driven operations.

Responsibilities

• Draft comprehensive technical requirements and specifications for large-scale public procurement contracts involving camera systems and sensors.
• Conduct detailed market analyses to identify existing and future solutions from global technology providers and integrators.
• Facilitate IT workshops with multidisciplinary stakeholders to capture operational needs and define technical criteria.
• Coordinate technical input regarding infrastructure, architecture, connectivity, and data security to ensure system compatibility.
• Support the full tender lifecycle, including the definition of selection criteria, award methodologies, and service level agreements (SLAs).
• Monitor existing IT contracts and performance metrics to ensure alignment with contractual obligations and security standards.

Requirements

• You possess 5+ years of hands‑on experience in drafting and managing IT public procurement contracts.
• You bring advanced knowledge of IT infrastructure, including hardware, software, connectivity, and data storage.
• You have proven experience in defining and monitoring KPIs and SLAs within complex technology environments.
• You possess in-depth knowledge of Belgian and European public procurement legislation.
• You're proficient in the MS Office suite for documentation and reporting.
• You have a proactive and solution-oriented mindset with strong diplomatic and stakeholder management skills.
• You are fluent in Dutch or French with active knowledge of English and passive knowledge of the other national language.

Nice to Haves

• Familiarity with traffic safety technologies or public safety data processing.
• Understanding of data protection regulations within a security context.
• Experience with SharePoint and Confluence for knowledge management.

Offer

• Start date: September 15, 2026
• Duration: project until end of 2026 with extensions possible
• Work regime: Full-time
• Location: Brussels
• Working model: Hybrid (minimum 2 days onsite)
• Contract: open to both permanent employees and freelancers