Civil Engineer

NES Fircroft; Düsseldorf; On-site; EUR 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

NES Fircroft is seeking an experienced Civil Engineer to support hydrogen storage facility development in Germany. The role focuses on finalizing detailed civil and structural engineering, reviewing quantities, and coordinating multi-disciplinary teams.

You will ensure compliance with German regulations, manage interfaces across work packages, and supervise site activities from planning through commissioning. Fluent German and strong collaboration skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Requires Civil Engineering degree or equivalent experience.
• Experience delivering large-scale industrial or energy-sector construction.
• Knowledge of building services engineering incl. HVAC systems.
• Strong organisational and project coordination skills.
• Confident with managing contractors and construction teams on-site.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Proficient with MS Office.
• Fluent German language.
• Flexible and proactive with evolving project requirements.

Responsibilities

• Support final stages of detailed engineering and planning for civil and structural construction works.
• Prepare and review bills of quantities, tender documentation, and construction packages per German regulations.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary project teams including engineering, construction, and technical specialists.
• Coordinate activities between contractors, consultants, planners and other stakeholders.
• Manage interfaces between multiple work packages for smooth execution.
• Monitor construction quality and oversee site inspections, testing, and commissioning.
• Review contractor invoices against approved quantities and contracts.
• Review permits, project documentation, and regulatory approvals.
• Organise, prepare for, and follow up on project meetings.
• Maintain strong communication with all relevant stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle.

Skills

MS Office

Communication

Stakeholder management

On-site coordination

German language

Education

Civil Engineering degree or significant equivalent

Job description

Civil Engineer About the Opportunity

An exciting opportunity has arisen to support a major energy infrastructure project focused on the development of hydrogen storage facilities in Germany. As the energy sector transitions towards cleaner and more sustainable solutions, hydrogen storage is becoming a critical component of future energy systems.

This role will support the expansion of an existing compressor and gas withdrawal facility, helping to prepare the site for future hydrogen storage operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the final stages of detailed engineering and planning for civil and structural construction works.
• Prepare and review bills of quantities, tender documentation, and construction packages in accordance with German construction regulations and standards.
• Work closely with multidisciplinary project teams, including engineering, construction, and technical specialists.
• Coordinate activities between contractors, consultants, planners, and other project stakeholders.
• Manage interfaces between multiple work packages to ensure smooth project execution.
• Monitor construction quality and oversee site inspections, testing, and acceptance activities during construction and commissioning phases.
• Review contractor invoices and validate costs against approved quantities and contractual agreements.
• Review permits, project documentation, and regulatory approval requirements.
• Organise, prepare for, and follow up on project meetings.
• Maintain strong communication with all relevant stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle.

Candidate Profile

We are looking for an experienced civil engineering professional with:

• A degree in Civil Engineering or significant equivalent experience in civil construction, building works, or infrastructure projects.
• Proven experience delivering large-scale industrial or energy-sector construction projects.
• Knowledge of building services engineering, including HVAC (Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning) systems.
• Strong organisational and project coordination skills.
• Confidence managing contractors, subcontractors, and construction teams on-site.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.
• Fluent German language skills.
• A flexible and proactive approach, with the ability to adapt to evolving project requirements.