Electrical Engineer (freelance)

Electrical Engineer (Freelance)

BESIX Group is the largest Belgian construction group, operating in the construction of buildings, infrastructure, environmental projects and roads. BESIX is also active in the production of raw materials, facility management, real estate development and concessions. It profiles itself as a multi-services group, from client idea to realization and operation. The Group was founded in 1909 and has grown steadily and impressively ever since. The group is meanwhile active in 22 countries and 4 continents and has 16,000 employees.

In 2017, the group achieved a turnover of EUR 2.4 bn euro. Thanks to its very strong balance sheet, with shareholders' equity in excess of 600 mn euro and a strong net cash position, BESIX can tender worldwide for the most prestigious construction projects. The group's controlling shareholders have strong Belgian anchoring, with the group's headquarters in Brussels (Woluwe).

Contracttype: Freelance / Consultant – Temporary (3 to 6 months) Startdatum: As soon as possible Option: Possibility of permanent collaboration after the project

Job Description

For a temporary reinforcement of our team, we are looking for an experienced Electrical Engineer with expertise in Electrical, Instrumentation & Automation. You will play a key role in both the quotation phase and the execution phase of various industrial projects.

What will you do?

• Manage all electrical, instrumentation, and automation aspects of projects
• Coordinate basic and detailed design, procurement, installation, and commissioning
• Research the best technical solutions and follow up with suppliers and subcontractors
• Collaborate with other disciplines for projects of various sizes
• Offer technical and price-related proposals
• Assist in technical negotiations with clients and advisors
• Lead negotiations with subcontractors/suppliers
• Advise on qualitative and commercial solutions
• Negotiate with clients and suppliers
• Execute and follow up engineering together with partners
• Support delivery, installation, and startup

Job Requirements

• Electrical Engineer, Automation & Instrumentation or equivalent by experience
• Minimum 8 years of relevant experience in an industrial environment
• Languages: Dutch, French, and English (C1)
• Independent, flexible, and hands-on
• Experience in international markets is a plus
• You are quickly available
• You are willing to undertake this project for a period of 3 to 6 months

Additional Information

A career at BESIX is much more than just building, it’s about the cities of tomorrow - one of the most challenging topics we will face in the coming year. Being part of the BESIX group is a chance to play a role in a very dynamic and enterprising company with ambitious and innovative development plans. Are you ready to make an impact with your positive passion?

We offer you a range of flexible compensations and other benefits:

• An attractive freelance rate for a project of 3 to 6 months
• Flexibility and the possibility to start quickly
• Experience on challenging projects in an international context, without long-term commitments
• Collaboration with a dynamic team that values and supports your expertise
• Option to extend or permanent collaboration after the temporary assignment