Junior Project Leader

NES Fircroft are currently looking for a Junior Project Leader to work with our client, who are an industry leader in energy technology in Belgium.

Project Leader Cables Service – Junior
Location: Brussels
Duration: initial 1-year contract
Freelance or Employed contract

Service Description
The Project Leadership Service will contribute to electrical infrastructure projects (380, 220, 150, 70, and 36 kV) relating to cable systems.
Responsibilities include:

• Involvement throughout the entire project lifecycle, from definition to closure:
  • Participating in project definition, studies, and design
  • Ensuring project execution
  • Managing administrative project closure
• Conducting and supporting technical studies
• Performing calculations and developing/managing project budgets and schedules while considering available resources and customer requirements
• Preparing tender documents and participating in procurement activities
• Leading and coordinating on-site project execution in collaboration with Elia Group colleagues, suppliers, contractors, and customers
• Communicating and reporting on project progress

Depending on experience, these responsibilities will either be carried out independently or under supervision.
Elia offers a comprehensive training programme.

Additional Requirements

• Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electromechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, or Mechanical Engineering
• Excellent command of French and good knowledge of Dutch
• Interest in the energy sector
• Strong sense of responsibility and excellent organisational skills
• Strong communication skills, customer-focused mindset, and confident/assertive approach
• Team-oriented with a resourceful and proactive attitude

Employment Information

• Location: Monnoyerkaai 3, 1000 Brussels, Belgium
• On-site requirement: 2 days per week

Important for non-EU candidates: Candidates must:

• Hold a valid work permit authorising them to work in Belgium
• Possess a valid residence permit confirming their right to reside in Belgium

With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining and Manufacturing sectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.