CSA Engineer (Civil, Structural & Architectural) | Clear | Amsterdam

Clear; Amsterdam; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Rotation package

Working-away allowance

Accommodation

Flights included

Job summary

Clear is seeking an experienced CSA Engineer to lead on-site civil, structural, and architectural works for hyperscale data centres in Amsterdam, NL. You will own foundations, steel framing, finishes, waterproofing, and site activities, interfacing with MEP and commissioning teams to ensure quality and schedule adherence.

Ideal candidates bring 5+ years in CSA construction on major projects, strong QA/testing experience, and familiarity with BIM, AutoCAD, and Jira/Confluence.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, or related field.
• 5+ years’ hands-on experience in civil, structural, and architectural engineering on major construction or data centre projects.
• Operational expertise in structural steelwork, reinforced concrete, building envelopes, and interior finishes.
• Knowledge of civil engineering standards, geotechnical principles, and MEP coordination workflows.
• Experience supervising CSA subcontractors and managing quality testing.
• Understanding of raised flooring systems, acoustic attenuation, and high-security architectural hardening for data centres.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and communication skills.
• EU passport holder and available for on-site rotation in Amsterdam, NL.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and inspect all CSA construction activities for hyperscale data centre projects.
• Monitor concrete works, reinforcement placement, foundations, and steel erection.
• Supervise architectural fit-outs including raised flooring, acoustic walls, and waterproofing.
• Ensure compliance with architectural drawings, specs, local regulations, and safety codes.
• Conduct QA inspections, concrete cube testing, material checks, and alignments.
• Collaborate with MEP engineers, commissioning managers, and client reps.
• Resolve installation clashes and coordinate complex civil/structural issues in real time.
• Maintain detailed CSA documentation, reports, submittals, and progress logs.

Skills

CSA management

Quality control

Problem solving

Communication

Education

Civil Engineering

Tools

BIM

AutoCAD

Jira

Confluence

Job description

Position Summary

Driving advanced civil, structural, and architectural (CSA) construction engineering, site development, and building envelope management for hyperscale data centres in Amsterdam, Clear is actively seeking an accomplished CSA Engineer for a permanent professional engagement. In this vital technical role, you will take full operational, tactical, and technical ownership of structural foundations, steel framing, architectural finishes, waterproofing, and civil site works across complex mission‑critical builds. Bringing extensive hands‑on experience in CSA construction management, you will empower global engineering teams to achieve uncompromised structural integrity, weatherproofing resilience, and architectural precision. This prestigious career opportunity offers competitive remuneration, rotation packages including working‑away allowances, accommodation, and flights, alongside professional growth within a premier international executive recruitment and consulting enterprise.

Detailed Job Description

As a CSA Engineer supporting Clear on an on‑site basis in Amsterdam, Netherlands, you will take full operational, tactical, and technical ownership of civil site supervision, structural inspections, architectural fit‑out management, and quality control. Your day‑to‑day responsibilities include managing concrete pours, steel superstructure erection, raised flooring installation, acoustic partitioning, roofing systems, collaborating with MEP and commissioning teams, resolving site architectural coordination clashes, and interacting directly with professional delivery consultants like Amelia Burrows.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee, manage, and inspect all civil, structural, and architectural (CSA) construction activities for hyperscale data centre projects.
• Monitor structural concrete works, reinforcement placement, foundation engineering, and steel superstructure erection.
• Supervise architectural fit‑outs including raised access flooring, acoustic walls, security partitioning, roofing, and waterproofing systems.
• Ensure strict adherence to architectural drawings, structural engineering specifications, local building regulations, and safety codes.
• Conduct rigorous quality assurance inspections, concrete cube testing, material compliance checks, and structural alignment verifications.
• Collaborate seamlessly with MEP engineers, commissioning managers, construction supervisors, and client technical representatives.
• Resolve complex civil and structural installation clashes, spatial coordination issues, and waterproofing details in real‑time.
• Maintain meticulous technical documentation, inspection reports, material submittals, and CSA progress logs.

Required Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, or related technical discipline.
• Minimum of 5+ years of progressive professional hands‑on experience in civil, structural, and architectural engineering within major construction or data centre projects.
• Strong, demonstrable operational expertise in structural steelwork, reinforced concrete, building envelopes, and interior architectural finishes.
• Comprehensive working knowledge of civil engineering standards, geotechnical principles, and MEP coordination workflows.
• Deep practical experience in supervising CSA subcontractors and managing quality control testing.
• Solid practical grasp of raised flooring systems, acoustic attenuation, and high-security architectural hardening for data centres.
• Exceptional analytical problem‑solving aptitude, technical troubleshooting capabilities, and professional communication skills.
• Mandatory possession of a valid EU passport and physical availability for on‑site rotation operations in Amsterdam, Netherlands.

Nice‑to‑Have Skills

• Professional engineering chartership (ICE, IStructE, or equivalent European professional bodies).
• Prior professional working experience in hyperscale data centre construction across Europe or the Middle East.
• Hands‑on familiarity with BIM (Building Information Modeling), AutoCAD, and structural analysis software.
• Experience utilizing enterprise agile tracking platforms (Jira, Confluence) for engineering task tracking.
• Active participation in civil engineering associations, structural societies, or construction management forums.

Application Information

• Salary/Rate: Market Competitive Salary + Rotation Package (Working‑away allowance, accommodation, and flights included)
• Deadline: Open until filled (Urgent Amsterdam Data Centre CSA Engineer Opening)
• Notice Period: Immediate to 30 Days Preferred
• Contract Duration: Permanent / Full-Time On‑Site Rotation Engagement (Amsterdam, Netherlands)

Recruitment Pro Tip

When applying for this CSA Engineer position through Clear, ensure your resume explicitly highlights your data centre structural/architectural portfolio, quality inspection experience, and confirms your valid EU passport status.