Equipment Planning Engineer – Construction Projects (Belgium)

Cabo Norte Professionals; Town of Belgium (WI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Career development opportunities

Exposure to varied construction equipment

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a proactive Construction Equipment Engineer to manage equipment needs across multiple construction projects. The ideal candidate will have strong organisational, technical, and communication skills, with a hands-on understanding of construction operations. This role offers competitive compensation and a collaborative work environment.

Qualifications

• Strong general knowledge of construction sites and operations.
• Solid experience in equipment planning and logistics.
• Proficiency with planning software like Primavera and MS Project.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with teams to assess and identify equipment requirements.
• Develop and maintain planning schedules aligned with project timelines.
• Coordinate between sites and stakeholders to optimise equipment utilization.
• Identify procurement needs to enhance operational efficiency.

Skills

Construction operations

Equipment planning

Logistics

Analytical skills

Communication

Tools

Primavera

MS Project

LEAN methodologies

Job description

We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Construction Equipment Engineer – Planning & Coordination to join the Equipment Support & Service team. In this role, you will play a key part in identifying, managing, and coordinating equipment needs across multiple construction projects. You will ensure optimal equipment availability, integration with project schedules, and smooth communication between stakeholders.

This role requires strong organisational, technical, and communication skills, as well as a hands‑on understanding of construction operations and specialised equipment.

Your Contribution

• Collaborate with project teams (start‑up and ongoing projects) to assess and identify equipment requirements for various construction activities.
• Develop and maintain short‑ and long‑term equipment planning schedules, aligned with project timelines.
• Proactively gather and verify information from construction sites to ensure accurate and up‑to‑date planning.
• Coordinate between construction sites, project stakeholders, and equipment resources to optimise utilisation and availability.
• Identify equipment procurement needs or opportunities to enhance operational efficiency.
• Integrate equipment planning into overall project schedules, ensuring smooth interaction across teams.
• Use planning tools and methodologies such as Primavera, MS Project, and LEAN to manage equipment schedules effectively.
• Maintain clear, assertive communication with colleagues and stakeholders to share relevant information and ensure efficient decision‑making.

Your Profile

• Strong general knowledge of construction sites, operations, and specialised equipment, particularly in building, civil, and infrastructure works.
• Solid experience in equipment planning, logistics, or related fields within the construction industry.
• Proficiency with planning software such as Primavera, MS Project, and LEAN methodologies.
• Excellent coordination and organisational skills to manage multiple projects and stakeholders.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities to optimise equipment utilisation.
• Highly communicative, proactive, and assertive in engaging with colleagues and stakeholders.
• Ability to work in a dynamic, fast‑paced construction environment.

What's in It for You

• A challenging and strategic role supporting equipment planning across multiple construction projects.
• Exposure to a wide range of construction machinery and specialised equipment.
• Opportunities to influence equipment strategy, optimisation, and operational efficiency.
• A collaborative, professional work environment with clear career development paths.
• Competitive compensation and benefits package.

About Cabo Norte Professionals

Cabo Norte Professionals is a team of highly driven recruitment experts based in Belgium with 20 years of in-house recruitment expertise in Belgium, Luxembourg, The Netherlands, France, Europe, the Middle East, Africa and Australia.

It’s our talent to find yours! We recruit candidates for our clients’ companies as if it were for our own. We share our passion for their business with you. We get you inspired. Tell you all about their story and vision and your possible future role herein. We make it personal, tailored to your ambition and expectations. After all, you are not looking for a job, but a career offering possibilities, perspective and growth. We are here to pave your way to success.

Our clients are important players in their industry and niche, operating in the BENELUX area, France or internationally, active in Architecture, Construction & Civil Engineering, Digital Engineering & Virtual Reality, Real Estate & Development, Digital Engineering & Virtual Reality, Energy, Health, Safety & Environment, Supply Chain, Manufacturing Industry