Senior Project Engineer

NewCold; Breda; On-site; EUR 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Attractive benefits and compensation package

Impact on global logistics projects

Job summary

A leading cold chain logistics provider is seeking a Senior Project Engineer based in Breda. In this role, you will manage complex designs and ensure projects are completed efficiently. You should have a Master's degree along with over 10 years of experience in logistic real estate. This position demands travel and adaptability in a dynamic environment. Join the team to help shape innovative solutions in automated cold storage and logistics.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years of experience in logistic real estate.
• Strong background in Project Engineering is essential.
• Willingness to travel regularly is required.

Responsibilities

• Manage the development, implementation, and evaluation of complex designs.
• Oversee product construction and testing to ensure project efficiency.
• Evaluate changes impacting project scope, budget, or schedule.

Skills

Project Engineering

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Risk management

Dynamic work environment adaptation

Education

Master Degree in Architecture/Civil/Mechanical/Electrical Engineering

Job description

This is NewCold NewCold is service provider in cold chain logistics with a focus on the development and operation of large, highly automated cold stores. NewCold strives to be crucial in the cold chain of leading food companies, by offering advanced logistic services worldwide. We use latest technology that empowers our people, to handle food responsibly and guarantee food safety in a sustainable way. We challenge the industry, believe in long‑term partnerships, and deliver solid investment opportunities that enable next generation logistic solutions.

NewCold is one of the fastest growing companies in cold chain logistics. We are expanding our teams to support this growth. More information on NewCold can be found on www.newcold.com and our social media.

About the vacancy

To support our further worldwide growth, we are looking to recruit an experienced Project Engineer to join our team. You will be positioned to form a reliable colleague for our internationally operating Design & Engineering Team. As a Senior Project Engineer you are expected to be the professional who, with his intensive knowledge of projects, engineering and Coldstores, can contribute to the continuous knowledge development of the department. Focus of this role is on being the true professional and less on management, meaning the main focus will be on project engineering and developing the engineering skills of the team. You will be responsible for the design and construction of the building and its installations, from the Business Development phase until final take over by our Operations Department.

Based in the company's headquarters in Breda, you will be part of a multifunctional team and exposed to many parts of our global business.

What will you do?

• Managing the development, implementation, and evaluation of complex designs. Managing the progress and identifying and managing risks.
• Overseeing product construction and testing to ensure completion of projects as efficiently and effectively as possible.
• Evaluating and improving the changes that substantially impact the scope, budget, or schedule of a project.
• Developing new engineering concepts for the benefit of our warehouses (a.o. Energy Management).
• Providing input regarding project outcomes and resolving escalated issues arising from operations in coordination with other departments.
• Providing strategic direction to ensure successful project outcomes and completion.
• Giving engineering life‑cycle support to realized warehouses.
• Providing support to Business development initiatives.
• Providing support to Operational initiatives while safeguarding NewCold's Design and Engineering standards.
• Providing support to Sustainability initiatives and integrating them within NewCold's standard design.
• Prepare the tender packages for the general contractor and other specialist contractors.
• Support with the permitting process and strategy.
• Liaising with local engineers for input on design.

Who are we looking for?

You have:

• Master Degree in Architecture, Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or Electrical Engineering
• At least 10 years of experience in logistic real estate (in a role as contractor, developer, consultant or client)
• Evidence of a strong background in Project Engineering
• Willing to travel on a fairly regular basis
• Comfortable working in a dynamic work environment
• Highly proficient in English, any other European language is a plus

Are you up for the job?

If you are interested in this vacancy and would like to apply, please make sure that you leave your CV in English. Suitable candidates will be invited for a first interview with the hiring manager. A second interview will follow with a wider group of NewCold team members.

Why would you want to work for NewCold?

With the prospect of many new construction projects all over the world in the very near future, NewCold offers the opportunity to join a young but powerful company in the field of logistic services. We have the ambition and the potential to rapidly become the market leader in the field of modern and automated cold storage with additional supply chain services such as transport and distribution. Although our proposition comprises an attractive benefits and compensation package, the (international) scope and impact of the position may appeal to you even more.

Can we welcome you on board as our new Senior Project Engineer and help continue our successful growth?