Civil and External Work Engineer W/M

CAP INGELEC; Lyon; On-site; EUR 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Cap Ingelec is seeking a senior civil engineering professional to lead design studies for Civil and External Works and the VRD package. You will coordinate with Design and BIM teams, supervise drawings, and ensure technical and commercial competitiveness during tendering.

The role requires site-based work from a Lyon office with extensive national travel. You will oversee project handover to construction teams and provide ongoing technical support through construction, with strong emphasis on

Qualifications

• Engineering degree in Civil Work and External Works Engineering.
• 6+ years of experience overseeing construction of complex buildings.
• Strong leadership and interpersonal abilities; service-oriented mindset.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to design studies for Civil and External Works and VRD package from needs assessment to handover.
• Handover to construction teams and provide technical support during construction.
• Monitor discipline finance during design stages.

Skills

Leadership

Interpersonal skills

Diplomacy

Rigour

Service orientation

English proficiency

Education

Engineering degree in Civil Work and External Works Engineering

Job description

Reporting directly to the Branch Manager in Lyon (69), and working autonomously from needs assessment through to project handover, you will contribute to the design studies for the Civil and External Works and Utilities package (VRD), ensure the handover to construction teams, and provide technical support throughout the construction phase. You will also be responsible for the financial monitoring of your discipline during the design stages.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and design optimized technical solutions, including the sizing of infrastructure systems and preparation of technical specifications and documentation.
• Supervise the production of drawings, plans, and schematics in collaboration with the Design and BIM teams.
• Manage tendering processes, review, analyze, and challenge contractors' proposals to ensure technical and commercial competitiveness.
• Act as the technical authority for your discipline and ensure the consistency and quality of engineering solutions.
• Lead technical coordination meetings and support site teams to ensure the proper execution of works during construction.
• Participate in commissioning activities and carry out pre-handover inspections and acceptance procedures prior to project completion.

Profile

Holding an Engineering degree specialized in Civil Work and External work Engineering, you have at least 6 years of experience overseeing the construction of complex buildings, ideally within a general contracting company.

Recognized for your leadership skills, you possess excellent interpersonal abilities and combine diplomacy, rigor, and a strong service-oriented mindset.

Proficiency in both written and spoken English is considered an asset.

Working primarily from the site office and in close proximity to construction activities, you are highly flexible and willing to travel extensively across the country.

Cap Ingelec is committed to inclusion, gender equality, and the employment of people with disabilities. We believe that diversity is a strength, and we are dedicated to ensuring an inclusive recruitment process and a work environment that is accessible to all.